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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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December 9, 2025

Immigrant Justice Campaigns & Actions

“Public charge” is a test the government uses to decide if someone applying for a green card might rely on government benefits in the future. A few weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed changing this test so that almost any past or future use of public benefits could count against an applicant, and signaled it might make more changes without public input—creating even more uncertainty. For immigrants and their families, this could create fear about whether using basic services might affect their green card applications and discourage people from getting needed support. DHS is asking the public for feedback before making a final decision.

You can share your thoughts on the public charge at Regulations.gov and learn more here.

Newsweek
Zohran Mamdani Posts Video on Immigrant Rights Amid ICE Raids

Politico
More Than 220 Judges Have Now Rejected the Trump Administration’s Mass Detention Policy

CBS News
U.S. Tightens Immigration Work Permits in Latest Move to Expand Crackdown

The Guardian
Lawmakers Decry Trump’s Immigration Halt for 19 Countries: ‘scapegoating Entire Nationalities’

Business Insider
The US Will Now Review H-1B Applicants' Social Media — and Require Them to Make Profiles Public, State Department Says

NPR
How Minnesota Became a Hub for Somali Immigrants in the U.S.

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December 2, 2025

Immigrant Justice Campaigns & Actions

Addressing Reports of ICE-Related Violence: The National Campaign for Justice has launched an initiative responding to reports that ICE agents have used excessive force or violated state laws. The effort calls on state officials to investigate these incidents and ensure the safety and rights of impacted communities.

Learn more here: National Campaign for Justice

Time
New Yorkers Appear to Foil Large-Scale ICE Raid, Highlighting Challenges for Trump in Nation’s Immigrant Capital

Newsweek
U.S. Halts All Asylum Claims After National Guard Shootings: What to Know

AP
Trump Says He Wants to ‘Permanently Pause’ Migration to the U.S. From Poorer Countries

Newsweek
8 Immigration Judges Fired in Latest Trump Admin Move: Report

NBC News
Judge Hits Pause on IRS Sharing Taxpayer Information with ICE

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