All articles tagged with #illegal immigrants
Elizabeth Carter, a lifelong Democrat, told Congress she is ashamed of her party's immigration posture after her son and daughter-in-law were killed in a crash involving an illegal immigrant truck driver with a CDL; GOP lawmakers pressed for stricter enforcement during the hearing, while ICE later announced the driver’s arrest.
DHS said more than 1,300 illegal immigrants were arrested during a two-week operation called Operation Safe Community – Washington, D.C., spanning Virginia and Maryland and targeting offenders with criminal histories. The agency noted arrests in the D.C. suburbs (including individuals with violent or sexual-crime histories) and said roughly 400 arrestees had prior convictions or charges in the United States, with groups such as MS-13 involved. ICE officials framed the operation as removing dangerous criminal offenders from communities, while DHS Secretary Mullin criticized sanctuary policies in Virginia and Maryland and proponents called it a public-safety measure.
The Department of Justice has sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont, arguing their laws granting in-state college tuition and other aid to non-citizens violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by prioritizing non-citizens over U.S. citizens; the suits follow a broader pattern of DOJ challenges to similar policies, with comments from officials pending and no immediate responses from the governors involved.
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller says the Trump administration is pursuing a policy to debank illegal immigrants by tightening banking access to spur self-deportation, following an executive order directing banks and regulators to scrutinize accounts and credit applications tied to unauthorized workers; federal guidance has urged lenders to consider immigration status in lending decisions.
The article discusses claims by Republicans that Democrats want to provide free healthcare to illegal immigrants, which Democrats deny, stating they only seek to extend existing health subsidies for citizens and legal residents. The debate centers around proposed changes to healthcare laws, including restrictions on Medicaid for certain immigrants, with only lawfully present immigrants currently eligible for federal healthcare programs. Undocumented immigrants are generally ineligible for federal healthcare benefits, but may access emergency Medicaid and some state-funded programs.
The article clarifies the facts behind the political claims leading to the government shutdown, focusing on the impact of expiring ACA subsidies which could cause a 75% increase in health care premiums for some Americans, and addressing misconceptions about funding health care for undocumented immigrants, emphasizing that federal law prohibits such funding for illegal aliens and that Democrats aim to extend subsidies for lawfully present immigrants.
Analysis of recent data shows a historic 2.2 million drop in the US foreign-born population from January to July 2025, primarily due to a 1.6 million decrease in illegal immigrants, likely driven by increased enforcement and border policies, which may positively impact US labor markets and wages.
President Donald Trump announced plans to conduct a new census excluding people present illegally in the country, which conflicts with the Constitution and is likely to face legal challenges.
The head of ICE announced a crackdown on illegal immigrants, stating agents will arrest anyone found in the U.S. unlawfully, regardless of criminal history, and will target employers hiring unauthorized workers, reversing previous policies that limited collateral arrests and worksite raids.
The article discusses the ongoing and escalating efforts by the Trump administration to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, including those who have integrated into American society and paid taxes, amid a backdrop of political support and public debate over immigration policies and their social and economic impacts.
Operation Patriot, the largest ICE operation to date, resulted in nearly 1,500 arrests of illegal immigrants in Massachusetts, including many with criminal convictions, amidst resistance from local sanctuary jurisdictions and political leaders.
Two illegal immigrants from Venezuela were arrested in Texas after being involved in the death of Air Force cadet candidate Ava Moore during a kayaking accident, with their suitcases packed at the time of arrest. The incident has been linked to broader debates over border policies, with DHS criticizing previous administrations for open-border policies that they claim contributed to such tragedies.
The article likely discusses former President Donald Trump's stance on US birthright citizenship, particularly in relation to children born to illegal immigrants. Trump has previously expressed a desire to end birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on US soil, as part of his broader immigration policy agenda.
The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida saw 27 arrests and 55 ejections due to chaotic scenes involving unruly fans. Among those arrested were at least 11 illegal immigrants, including Colombian nationals charged with various offenses. The unrest led to injuries and property damage, prompting a significant law enforcement response and a reevaluation of stadium security protocols.
Two illegal immigrants, Johan Jose Rangel Martinez and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, have been charged with the capital murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas. Prosecutors allege the suspects lured Nungaray under a bridge, tied her up, and strangled her to death before disposing of her body in a bayou. Both suspects had previously been apprehended and released by U.S. Border Patrol.