Category: Immigration
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The $9.5 Billion Price Tag of Targeting Undocumented Taxpayers The $9.5 Billion Price Tag of Targeting Undocumented Taxpayers
Finances February 15, 2026

The $9.5 Billion Price Tag of Targeting Undocumented Taxpayers

Experts warn that even a 10% decline in ITIN filings could reduce ... more

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Undocumented and Filing Taxes? Experts Say It’s a Personal Decision — Consult a Lawyer First Undocumented and Filing Taxes? Experts Say It’s a Personal Decision — Consult a Lawyer First
Finances February 15, 2026

Undocumented and Filing Taxes? Experts Say It’s a Personal Decision — Consult a Lawyer First

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling halts a Trump-era data-sharing agreement, yet ... more

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Living “One Day at a Time”: Immigration Crackdowns Shake Latino Restaurants Living “One Day at a Time”: Immigration Crackdowns Shake Latino Restaurants
Cover Story February 13, 2026

Living “One Day at a Time”: Immigration Crackdowns Shake Latino Restaurants

The fear of detention among customers and employees — in an industry ... more

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National Guard Pulls Out of Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland National Guard Pulls Out of Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland
Immigration February 12, 2026

National Guard Pulls Out of Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland

The Pentagon’s withdrawal ends controversial deployments in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland ... more

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Judge Stops Deportation of Mexican Father to Mexico — He’s Dad to 3 U.S. Marines Judge Stops Deportation of Mexican Father to Mexico — He’s Dad to 3 U.S. Marines
Immigration February 12, 2026

Judge Stops Deportation of Mexican Father to Mexico — He’s Dad to 3 U.S. Marines

After a high-profile arrest during a Southern California enforcement operation, a judge ... more

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Mexican Shelters Prepare for Tough Year as Migrant Pressures Mount Mexican Shelters Prepare for Tough Year as Migrant Pressures Mount
Immigration February 12, 2026

Mexican Shelters Prepare for Tough Year as Migrant Pressures Mount

  Directors say fear of political backlash and the dismantling of USAID funding ... more

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DHS Puts 21-Year-Old Troll and Hitler Fan in Charge of Social Media DHS Puts 21-Year-Old Troll and Hitler Fan in Charge of Social Media
Immigration February 11, 2026

DHS Puts 21-Year-Old Troll and Hitler Fan in Charge of Social Media

Internal emails show Labor Department staff repeatedly raised concerns about white-nationalist symbolism—now ... more

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One Man’s 82,000-Sandwich Effort for Migrants Inspires Film One Man’s 82,000-Sandwich Effort for Migrants Inspires Film
Film February 11, 2026

One Man’s 82,000-Sandwich Effort for Migrants Inspires Film

As government agencies stayed away, volunteer Samuel Schultz organized nonstop relief at ... more

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ICE Raids Expose a Painful Truth in Trump States: We Need Hispanic Labor ICE Raids Expose a Painful Truth in Trump States: We Need Hispanic Labor
Immigration February 10, 2026

ICE Raids Expose a Painful Truth in Trump States: We Need Hispanic Labor

From South Texas job sites to rural Idaho farms, immigration raids are ... more

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More Than 18,000 Immigrants Say Their Detention Is Illegal — and Are Taking It to Court More Than 18,000 Immigrants Say Their Detention Is Illegal — and Are Taking It to Court
Immigration February 10, 2026

More Than 18,000 Immigrants Say Their Detention Is Illegal — and Are Taking It to Court

More than 18,000 habeas petitions challenge the Trump administration’s detention policies, with ... more

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Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers
Immigration February 10, 2026

Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, Los Angeles redraws the line between city ... more

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The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention
Immigration February 10, 2026

The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention

ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. ... more

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Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide
Food February 10, 2026

Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide

From East L.A. street corners to the Super Bowl LX halftime show, ... more

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ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries
Immigration February 8, 2026

ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries

After a violent ICE arrest in Minnesota, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón survived skull ... more

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US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos
Cover Story February 7, 2026

US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos

Just days after being released from an immigration detention center in Texas, ... more

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Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles
Immigration February 6, 2026

Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles

The championship team’s decision reignites tensions between sports tradition, politics, and the ... more

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Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target
Immigration February 5, 2026

Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target

Research from the Deportation Data Project reveals major increases in community arrests, ... more