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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.