In the biggest hiring push for immigration judges in history, 82 new judges started work this week. Most are permanent, while five will serve short terms. They join nearly 700 judges across the country, filling spots left empty after over 100 judges lost their jobs under the Trump administration. S
Many people argue that illegal immigrants do not commit crimes. However, simply being in the country without proper documentation is a crime. This issue is more complex than it seems. Illegal immigration has contributed to the rise of street gangs, which often use illegal entry as a way to grow thei
A Marine Corps veteran is struggling to explain to his young children where their mother went after she was taken into custody by ICE. Adrian Clouatre's wife, Paola, a 25-year-old Mexican national, was detained while trying to secure a green card. This has left Adrian caring for their 2-year-old son
South Sudan is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about its own struggles. The U. S. is facing questions about sending migrants to a country that's already on the brink. The U. S. government has been expelling immigrants convicted of crimes, but it's not clear where they're being sent. S
A man from El Salvador was wrongly sent back to his home country by the US. He was sent to a prison known for its harsh conditions. This happened because of a mistake made by US officials. The man, Kilmar Ábrego García, has been living in Maryland with his family. He was granted protection from depo
A man from Derbyshire, England, was surprised to find out that his tattoo was used by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify members of a Venezuelan criminal gang. The gang, known as Tren de Aragua (TdA), has been a subject of interest for law enforcement agencies. Pete Belton, a 4
A federal judge in Maryland is pushing the government to bring back a man who was sent to El Salvador by mistake. The judge wants the government to do everything it can to get him back to the United States as soon as possible. The man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was deported even though he had been livin
In a surprising move, judges in Texas and New York have stepped in to halt the deportation of Venezuelans. This decision comes after lawyers argued that the Trump administration is misusing a old law to send these individuals back to their home country. The law in question, the Alien Enemies Act, gi
A graduate student at Columbia University is in a tough spot. Mahmoud Khalil is facing deportation. This is all because of his support for Palestinian rights. The Department of Justice is involved, and his next court date is coming up soon. It is a big test for the Trump administration. They promise
