1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley , a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year's presidential race.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts Trump as 'threat to everything sensible'
Mayor Brandon Johnson claims Trump will create 'a system where there is upheaval and chaos'
Trump to use military to carry out mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
Illinois officials brace for fight as Trump vows to use military for deportation plan
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Trump's plan to use military for deportations not legal, officials say
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but most legal onlookers and Illinois officials said he can't do that.
An Indian family froze to death at the US-Canada border, a journey that's becoming more common
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border.
Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border
Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.
Trump's new 'border czar' responds to Pritzker
President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
Border security increasing for potential surge ahead of Trump's inauguration
Law enforcement agencies in the southwest are now preparing for a potential surge in migration ahead of Trump's inauguration.
Trump's ICE chief to Pritzker: 'Game on' in immigration policy clash, vows enforcement
President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
Trump's mass deportation plan could cost $300B, advocacy group says
President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportation has some immigrants across the country fearing the worst.
'Holding the line': Chicago leaders vow to fight Trump's immigration plans
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Chicago, Illinois leaders prepare for fight over Trump's immigration plans
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Illinois officials push back against Trump's immigration policies
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Trump to appoint Tom Homan, former ICE director, as next ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.
Trump selects Tom Homan as new 'border czar'
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped his former ICE director, Tom Homan, as part of his new administration. Homan, one of the first hires announced by Trump, will be in charge of the county's borders.
Federal judge blocks Biden's immigration policy for undocumented spouses
A federal judge has ruled against a Biden administration program designed to protect undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens from deportation and help them gain legal status.
Immigrant rights group vows to keep fighting after Trump win
With Donald Trump winning the presidency, immigrant rights group declared Wednesday they will vow to keep fighting.