Immigration News Links
The latest developments, insights, and perspectives shaping the immigration landscape as policies and stories continue to evolve.
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
May 19, 2026
Documented
Hidden Truths: NYC Landlords Allegedly Use ICE Threats to Intimidate Immigrant Tenants
GV Wire/New York Times
Trump Administration Pushes IRS to Identify Immigrants in the US Illegally
Courthouse News Service
Sixth Circuit Panel Strikes Down Trump Administration Detention Policy
The Guardian
Democrats Express ‘Grave Concerns’ Over Secretive ICE Deportation Flights
Politico
10,000 Rulings: The Courts’ Overwhelming Rebuke of Trump’s ICE Policies
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
May 12, 2026
Documented
Report: ICE Arrests of New York’s Asian Immigrant Increases 600% Under Trump
News 10 - ABC
State Budget Deal Would Ban ICE Agents From Wearing Masks, End 287 (g) Agreements
Gothamist
Migrant Children are Being Detained Longer, Fewer in NYC are Being Released Under Trump
HuffPost
Trump Administration Close Watchdog Office For Immigration Detention Abuses
AP
Second Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s No-Bond Immigration Detentions, Deepening Circuit Split
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
May 6, 2026
The New York for All Act (S2235/A3506) is a proposed state bill that would limit how local police and government agencies in New York work with federal immigration enforcement, aiming to keep those roles separate. The bill restricts the use of state and local resources for civil immigration enforcement, limits information sharing with federal agencies, requires judicial warrants for certain access, and ensures people are informed of their rights during immigration-related interactions. It is intended to strengthen trust in public services and community safety.
Learn more here.
Documented
‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’: Longer Renewal Times Are Making DACA Recipients Deportable
CBS News
Trump Administration Mandates Enhanced Security Checks For Immigration Applicants
CNN
US Will Deny Visas to Applicants Who Say They Fear Persecution at Home
The Guardian
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Deporting 3,000 Yemeni Refugees
AP
After Major Enforcement Operations, the Trump Administration Recalibrates its immigration crackdown
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
April 28, 2026
Documented
Holding The Line in Queens: Documented’s Special Projects Team Looks at How Immigrant Neighborhoods Are Faring
The Guardian
Trump Administration Pushes DOJ to Pursue Denaturalization Cases – Report
NPR
Justice Department Makes It Easier to Deport Those With DACA Status
MS Now
Appeals Court Rules Trump’s Asylum Ban at Southern Border Illegal
The Texas Tribune
Texas Police Can Arrest People Suspected of Entering Country Illegally, Federal Court Rules
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
April 8, 2026
Documented
Q&A: How Mamdani’s New Head of Immigrant Affairs Plans to Meet the Moment
Time
Supreme Court Justices Express Skepticism of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenge
ABC News
Administration Must Restore Legal Status for Thousands of Immigrants, Judge Rules
American Immigration Council
ICE’s Private Bounty Hunters Use AI to Track Immigrants
The Hill (March 30)
Trump Lifts Pause on Asylum for Some Migrants
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
April 1, 2026
States Newsroom
No Kings Day Rallies Roll Out Across the US, With Millions Said to Attend Anti-Trump Protests
Documented
The Trump Administration’s One Weird Trick to Deport Asylum-Seekers
New Jersey Monitor
Gov. Sherrill Signs Bills Limiting State Role in Immigration Enforcement
Politico
Another Appeals Court Backs Trump Administration’s Mass Detention Policy
NPR
DOJ Admits ICE Courthouse Arrests Relied on Erroneous Information
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
March 25, 2026
Documented
As Hunger Surges, Immigrants and Advocates Demand Passage of Food Security Package
AP
U.S. to Demand Bonds of Up to $15,000 For Visa Applications From 12 More Countries
ICE officers go to TSA checkpoints at Trump’s direction, while long wait times at airports persist
The Hill
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Swiftly Deport Migrants to Third Countries
The Guardian
How the Trump Administration is Undermining Legal Immigrants
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
March 18, 2026
The New York for All Act (A3506/S2235) is proposed legislation that would prohibit state and local agencies from using their resources to assist federal immigration enforcement, including efforts tied to detention and deportation. The bill is intended to ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, can access essential services and participate in their communities without fear of enforcement actions or family separation.
Documented
Mayor’s ICE Response Team Will Help Find ‘Where the Gaps Exist’
Newsweek
Donald Trump Suffers Legal Blow Over Deportation Appeals
The Guardian
US Immigrant Parents Are Taking Intense Precautions in Case of Detention: ‘I Need to Prepare for the Worst’
AP
As Trump Pushes Deportations, Immigration Data Becomes Harder to Find
NPR
Trump is Using Immigration Policy to Suppress Speech, Lawsuit Claims
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
March 11, 2026
Documented
Mamdani Promised to Protect Immigration Data. Will it Be Enough?
Courthouse News Service
Trump's Refugee Program Shutdown Stands After Appeal
The Guardian
Half of Americans Back Abolishing ICE Amid Trump Crackdown, Poll Finds
Stateline
Blue States Push to Ban ICE At The Polls Amid Federal Voter Intimidation Fears
Politico
Judges Keep Ordering Immigration Hearings – But Say the Results Are Often a Sham
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
March 3, 2026
Documented
Immigrants Regain Right to Request Bond After Court Ruling
AP
Federal Judge Extends Order Protecting Refugees in Minnesota From Being Arresting and Deported
The Guardian
Democrats In Four States Seek to Bar ICE Employees From Future Civil Service Jobs
CNN
Trump Administration Considers Forcing Banks to Verify Customers’ Citizenship
The Hill
ICE Whistleblower Accuses Agency of ‘Deficient, Defective and Broken’ Training Amid Hiring Surge
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
February 24, 2026
Restore Bond Hearings: The Trump administration has implemented a nationwide “no bond” policy that eliminates bond hearings for undocumented immigrants in ICE detention, potentially subjecting thousands to indefinite jail time without due process. This campaign urges Acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons to reverse the blanket policy and restore bond hearings to ensure detainees receive the legal protections and fairness guaranteed by the Constitution.
Documented
Policy Push Back: How States Like New York Are Trying to Hold ICE Accountable
Politico
Mamdani Taps Ex-Biden Official to Audit NYPD, Other Agencies For Sanctuary Law Lapses
The Guardian
White House Grants Ice Power to Detain Refugees For Aggressive ‘Rescreening”
AP
Trump is Recruiting Thousands of Local Officers To Aid Immigration Effort. Some States Are Saying No
The Hill
Trump Immigration Approval Drops to New Low: Survey
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
February 17, 2026
The New York for All Act: This bill would strengthen state and local protections for immigrant communities amid increased federal immigration enforcement and mass deportations. It would also limit cooperation with ICE and CBP, restrict their access to state resources and property, and ensure individuals know their rights.
Documented
Immigration Attorneys in New York Navigate the Unknown
AP
Trump’s Border Czar Says ‘Small’ Security Force Will Remain in Minnesota After Drawdown
NBC News
Poll: Trump’s Ratings On Immigration Tumble as Americans Lose Confidence in His Top Issue
The Guardian
‘Standing Up for Our Workers’: US Unions Raise Thousands For Victims of ICE Crackdown
Politico
Court Rebukes Trump Administration For Denying Immigration Detainees Access to Lawyers
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
February 10, 2026
Documented
ICE Encounter? NYC Rapid Response Networks Can Help
Newsweek
Mamdani Signs New York Executive Order Targeting ICE
Gothamist
NY is Putting Extra Eyes on Immigration Enforcement Officers, State AG Says
Politico
Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Mass Detention Policy
PBS
Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Say ICE Has Gone Too Far in Immigration Crackdown
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
February 3, 2026
Documented*
ICE Street Arrests in New York City Increase 212% Under Trump
CBS News
New ICE Memo Gives Deportation Officers More Leeway to Conduct Warrantless Arrests
The Guardian
Judge Denies Minnesota’s Request to End ICE Surge in Minneapolis
Stateline
State Lawmakers Stand Ready to Help ICE — Or Impede it
AP
Trump Facing Growing Cultural Revolt Against Immigration Crackdown
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
*Documented is an independent nonprofit newsroom providing trusted, community-driven journalism for immigrant communities. Through original reporting and practical resource guides in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Haitian Kreyol, Documented expands access to critical information that helps immigrants in New York and across the country thrive.
January 26, 2026
Immigrant Justice Campaigns & Actions
Time Sensitive: ICE and Border Patrol Funding
This campaign urges the U.S. Senate to reconsider a recently passed Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill that would increase funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, without adding any significant new restrictions. Advocates are urging the Senate to reconsider the bill and include stronger limits on enforcement practices, deployment, and the use of detention funds. For more information:
By phone: https://5calls.org
By email: https://indivisible.org/actions/ice-out-senate/
Documented
How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up to Protect Immigrant Neighbors
The Hill
Mamdani Says He Backs Abolishing ICE
Time
‘A Horrifying Situation’: Republicans Call for ‘Transparent’ Investigation Into Fatal Shooting
AP
Immigration Officers Assert Sweeping Power to Enter Homes Without a Judge’s Warrant, Memo Says
The Guardian
Judge Allows Trump Administration to Block Lawmakers’ Access to ICE Facilities
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
January 20, 2026
The Hill
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Faces Growing Disapproval From Voters
AP
US Will Suspend Immigrant Visa Processing From 75 Countries Over Public Assistance Concerns
Politico
White House to End Funding to Sanctuary Cities and States on Feb. 1
Reuters
US Withdraws Policy Expressly Barring Lending Bias Against Immigrants
The Guardian
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in US
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
January 13, 2026
Immigrant Justice Campaigns & Actions
This ACLU call to action urges Congress to immediately halt escalated ICE raids in Minneapolis following the killing of Renee Nicole Good and calls on lawmakers to cut off additional ICE funding, demand accountability, and launch an independent investigation.
Scripps News
Mamdani Defends NYC Sanctuary Status, Vows Not to Cooperate with ICE Operations
Politico
States Move to Rein in ICE After Fatal Minnesota Shooting
Axios (1/06/26)
Trump Adds 25 Countries to Costly U.S. Visa Bond Policy
The Guardian
US Immigration Agents Linked to Spike in Shootings Under Trump Administration Crackdown
NPR
U.S. Population Growth is Slowing. The Immigration Crackdown is a Major Factor
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
January 6, 2026
NPR
DHS Pauses Immigration Applications for an Additional 20 Countries
Newsweek
Trump Admin Announces Major Immigration Change From New Year’s Eve
Politico
The Trump Administration’s Plan to Close a ‘Huge Loophole’ in Legal Immigration
AP
Judge Temporarily Halts Trump’s Move to End Protected Status for South Sudanese Immigrants
The Hill
Federal Judge Allows HHS to Share Medicaid Data with ICE
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
December 23, 2025
Pew Research
Growing Shares Say the Trump Administration is Doing ‘Too Much’ to Deport Immigrants in the U.S. Illegally
NPR
Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to Include an Additional 20 Countries
AP
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Policies Limiting Lawmakers’ Access to ICE Facilities
Reuters
Trump Administration Seeks to Ramp Up Denaturalization of Some US Citizens, New York Times Reports
The Guardian
Trump Suspends US Green Card lottery in Wake of Brown University and MIT Shootings
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger
December 16, 2025
Gothamist
NYC Bill Would Allow Individuals to Sue for Violations of Sanctuary Laws
CNBC
TSA is Giving Airline Passenger Data to ICE for Deportation Push: NYT
The Economic Times
US Implements Stricter Photograph Rules for Immigration Documents to Strengthen Vetting Processes
NBC News
Illinois Governor Signs Law Shielding Immigrants From Arrest Near Courthouses, Hospitals or Colleges
PRRI
The New Immigration Crackdown: Where Americans Stand
Compiled and curated by Rod Granger