Mayor Adams moves to allow ICE agents on Rikers Island in sanctuary city policy shift
Mayor Eric Adams plans to allow ICE agents back on Rikers Island, reversing NYC’s sanctuary policies. Adams says the move will target violent criminals and gangs.
Dept. of Justice suing Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York over immigration policy
The Department of Justice has filed charges against the state of New York and Governor Kathy Hochul for allegedly failing to comply with federal law by shielding illegal immigrants, new Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday.
Migrant crossings at US-Canada border drop amid immigration policy change
Migrant apprehensions at the U.S.-Canada border fell 60% in late 2024. Some are crediting the Trump administration's immigration policies, while others point to Biden administration changes and the weather.
Migrant crossings plummet at U.S.-Canada border
Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Canada border have dropped by 60% in recent months, according to new federal data. The decline follows President Trump’s immigration policies, which include executive orders, ICE crackdowns, and increased border security. FOX 5’s Stephanie Bertini revisits the northern border to investigate what’s behind the drop, speaking with local officials, law enforcement, and immigration experts about the shift.
Cardinal Dolan fires back at VP J.D. Vance over immigration policy comments
Vice President J.D. Vance is facing backlash from Cardinal Timothy Dolan after Vance accused Catholic bishops of profiting from immigration aid.
Cardinal Dolan v. JD Vance over immigration
Vice President JD Vance is facing backlash from the Catholic Church, including New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan, over comments he made criticizing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Vance suggested that the Church’s opposition to certain Trump administration immigration policies was financially motivated, a claim Cardinal Dolan called "scurrilous" and "not true." FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.
Trump administration targets NYC, other sanctuary cities in federal funding freeze
New Attorney General Pam Bondi has made one of her first moves to pause federal funding for sanctuary cities in the United States, including New York City.
U.S. refugee freeze leaves Afghan allies in limbo
The Trump administration has temporarily paused Afghan refugee resettlement programs and halted Special Immigrant Visa approvals, leaving thousands of Afghans—many of whom assisted U.S. forces—stranded. Advocates and veterans are urging the government to resume the process, as families remain in limbo. FOX 5’s Teresa Priolo reports.
Tracking known ICE raids, arrests in New York City: List
It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump's mass deportation project began across the U.S., and since then, thousands of undocumented immigrants have been arrested, including many in NYC.
How court backlogs slow down migrant deportations
The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to deport migrants with criminal backgrounds. But by law, before deportation, they are required to have a final order of removal – and this can take years.
How court backlogs slow down migrant deportations
The Trump administration is cracking down on efforts to deport who they say are criminal migrants. But by law, before they can be deported, they are required to have a final order of removal. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso explains why this process can take years.
NYC sanctuary city: Protections and questions under the Trump administration
How will President Trump’s immigration crackdown impact NYC? Take a deep dive into the uncertain future of New York City’s sanctuary city status as the president's new administration moves forward with mass deportation policies and tougher immigration enforcement.
Are Sanctuary cities like NYC under threat?
How will President Trump’s immigration crackdown affect New York City? FOX 5’s Stephanie Bertini takes a deep dive into the uncertain future of NYC’s sanctuary city status as Trump’s new administration moves forward with mass deportation policies and tougher immigration enforcement.
8 Tren de Aragua members arrested, 2 wanted in NYC gun ring bust
Authorities in New York City announced the indictment of 10 alleged members and associates of the Tren de Aragua gang.
These ICE field offices in the NYC area reportedly have daily arrest goals: Map
ICE has 25 field offices spread out across the U.S. that have reportedly been given "goals" of around 75 illegal immigrant arrests per day.
ICE arrests over 20 during NYC raids, including suspected gang leader: Details
ICE agents made over 20 arrests on Tuesday in parts of Manhattan and the Bronx – including a suspected gang leader – as President Donald Trump's mass deportation project continues to ramp up.
Over 20 arrested during ICE raids in NYC
ICE agents made several arrests on Tuesday in Manhattan and in the Bronx. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Tracking reported migrant ICE raids, arrests: List of states
According to ICE, nearly 1,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown continues to ramp up.
NYC migrant families keep kids home from school amid ICE fears
Some migrant families say they are keeping their kids home from schools out of fear that the federal immigration agents could show up.
Immigration raids begin in New York City
Federal immigration raids have officially begun in New York City, with over 20 arrests made during a multi-agency operation led by Homeland Security. FOX 5's Lisa Evers has the story in the Bronx, where heavily armed agents detained a suspect wanted for violent crimes in multiple states.