White House considering dramatic expansion of travel ban
The White House is considering dramatically expanding its much-litigated travel ban to additional countries amid a renewed election-year focus on immigration by President Donald Trump, according to six people familiar with the deliberations.
Agents follow trail of blood, find wounded gunman who crossed border
A man was wounded in a shootout with police in Mexico and then managed to cross the border into the United States. He left a trail of blood.
DHS to review reports of Iranian-Americans delayed at border
Rep. Pramila Jayapal said she had received assurances that the Department of Homeland Security will look at reports of dozens of Iranian-Americans being detained for up to 11 hours at the border crossing in Blaine, Washington.
Appeals court lifts block on $3.6B in military construction funds for border wall
Wednesday’s ruling lifted a lower court’s order blocking the Trump administration from using the funds along the southern border.
Illegal immigrants rescued from top of 30-foot border wall
Three Mexicans trying to sneak into the United States had to be rescued from the top of a 30-foot tall section of the border wall.
Long lines linger at DMV offices on Long Island
The crowds continue to flock to DMV offices on Long Island after the enactment of the Green Light Law. The DMV is urging New Yorkers to avoid lines by completing certain tasks online.
U.S. Border Patrol begins collection of DNA samples
The U.S. Border Patrol has started collecting DNA samples of people in custody at the border.
Suffolk County police using social media to improve relations with Latino community
The Suffolk County Police Department has had a presence on social media for years, but now officials are expanding it by offering Spanish-language content on a new page as a way to help strengthen ties with the Latino community.
UK man in wetsuit arrested after swimming from Canada across Detroit River to Zug Island
Christopher Sagajllo has been charged in Detroit federal court with unlawful re-entry to the United States.
Judge greenlights suit challenging ICE arrests at NY courts
A New York judge denied the U.S. government's request Thursday to toss out a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in New York courthouses.
What crackdown? Migrant smuggling business adapts, thrives
The heavy-set man swept through a curtain into the reserved area of a nightclub as his bodyguard stood nearby. In the darkness, he agreed to talk about his business: handling the income from smuggling migrants across a 375-mile stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border.
NJ enacts law allowing immigrants without documents to get license
A bill that will let immigrants who cannot prove they're in the country legally get a driver's license is signed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
100-year-old Georgia grandmother becomes U.S. citizen
She's about to turn 101 and this Georgia grandmother is celebrating with a big milestone - she's now officially a U.S. citizen.
Immigrants in New York line up for driver's licenses under new law
Applicants for a basic driver's license in New York do not need to provide a Social Security number. Instead, they can submit multiple forms of alternate IDs.
Mexican MS-13 gang member arrested crossing border into Arizona, was previously deported
A previously deported MS-13 gang member from Mexico has been arrested after border agents spotted the man illegally crossing into Arizona, officials said.
Three babies born at U.S. border in New Mexico
In an unusual turn of events, three women gave birth within a matter of hours at the Columbus New Mexico Port of Entry near the U.S. border early Thursday morning.
Hope, worry, lawsuits as NY enacts immigrant license law
A new law allowing New Yorkers to get driver’s licenses without having to prove they are in the country legally is set to take effect Monday, though immigrants might still face hurdles in some parts of the state.
$400M border wall contract under investigation
The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating a $400 million border wall contract awarded to a firm that used multiple appearances on Fox News to push for the job.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from using military construction funds for border wall
A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump administration from using military construction funds for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
11 Chinese migrants found hidden inside furniture
Six men and five women were taken into custody by US Customs and Border Protection officers after they were found hiding inside furniture in a moving truck at the border crossing in San Diego.