Category: Immigration Cover Story
167
California Wants to Ban ICE Shock Gloves. But Can the State Actually Stop Federal Agents? California Wants to Ban ICE Shock Gloves. But Can the State Actually Stop Federal Agents?
Immigration September 4, 2026

California Wants to Ban ICE Shock Gloves. But Can the State Actually Stop Federal Agents?

California lawmakers want to prohibit wearable electric-shock gloves, including their use by ... more

563
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

217
Trump’s Policy Sets $18,000 Financial Trap for Migrants Missing Court Dates Trump’s Policy Sets $18,000 Financial Trap for Migrants Missing Court Dates
Immigration June 3, 2026

Trump’s Policy Sets $18,000 Financial Trap for Migrants Missing Court Dates

A proposed federal rule would more than triple a penalty imposed on ... more

416
The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows
Economy April 13, 2026

The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows

immigrants economic impact US reveals a long-term economic contribution often overlooked in ... more

327
New I-485 Form Takes Effect Sept. 18: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know New I-485 Form Takes Effect Sept. 18: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know
Immigration August 21, 2026

New I-485 Form Takes Effect Sept. 18: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know

USCIS will reject the old I-485 after Sept. 18, with no grace ... more

223
ACLU Report Says Expanded Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Daily Life for California Families ACLU Report Says Expanded Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Daily Life for California Families
Immigration July 17, 2026

ACLU Report Says Expanded Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Daily Life for California Families

New report argues immigration enforcement now affects schools, businesses, hospitals and neighborhoods ... more

179
Deported, But Not Home: How the U.S. Third-Country Deportation System Works Deported, But Not Home: How the U.S. Third-Country Deportation System Works
Immigration September 6, 2026

Deported, But Not Home: How the U.S. Third-Country Deportation System Works

A deportation order tells a person they must leave the United States. ... more

239
Border Crossings Ban E-Scooters and Bikes from Vehicle Lanes Border Crossings Ban E-Scooters and Bikes from Vehicle Lanes
Immigration June 10, 2026

Border Crossings Ban E-Scooters and Bikes from Vehicle Lanes

Border crossers who use bicycles, scooters, or the like will soon have ... more

663
One in 11 U.S. Births Tied to Immigrant Mothers as Debate Over Citizenship Intensifies One in 11 U.S. Births Tied to Immigrant Mothers as Debate Over Citizenship Intensifies
Immigration April 19, 2026

One in 11 U.S. Births Tied to Immigrant Mothers as Debate Over Citizenship Intensifies

Birthright citizenship immigrant births are central to U.S. population growth, raising legal ... more

600
AB 2624 Explained: What California’s New Law Protecting Immigrant Aid Workers Actually Does AB 2624 Explained: What California’s New Law Protecting Immigrant Aid Workers Actually Does
Immigration August 22, 2026

AB 2624 Explained: What California’s New Law Protecting Immigrant Aid Workers Actually Does

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed California AB 2624, creating new address protections ... more

482
The Hidden Immigration Crisis: Americans Living Illegally in Mexico The Hidden Immigration Crisis: Americans Living Illegally in Mexico
Immigration May 15, 2026

The Hidden Immigration Crisis: Americans Living Illegally in Mexico

New attention is falling on the large number of Americans living in ... more

897
The Latino Victims of 9/11 Who Were Harder to Count The Latino Victims of 9/11 Who Were Harder to Count
Immigration September 7, 2026

The Latino Victims of 9/11 Who Were Harder to Count

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, there is no mystery about ... more

EnglishEspañol