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U.S. border agents seized 163 exotic creatures, including pythons, tarantulas, and other reptiles and spiders, hidden in a truck headed to Mexico, highlighting ongoing wildlife smuggling issues at the border.
Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2025 dropped to the lowest level since 1970, largely attributed to the Trump administration's strict immigration policies, marking a significant decline from record-high apprehensions under the Biden administration.
The US-Mexico border wall will be painted black to increase heat and difficulty in climbing, as part of broader efforts under the Trump administration to deter illegal crossings, which have significantly decreased recently, alongside increased border security measures and deportations.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the entire U.S.-Mexico border wall will be painted black to increase heat and deter climbing, a measure requested by President Trump, alongside efforts to enhance border security with physical barriers and military support, amid a significant decline in illegal crossings.
The Trump administration has announced that undocumented immigrants are ineligible for bond hearings and must be detained throughout their deportation process, affecting millions including those who crossed during Biden's presidency.
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, enacted via an emergency proclamation on his first day in office, is unlawful, allowing asylum processing to resume unless the ruling is overturned on appeal, with the case likely heading to the Supreme Court.
A US federal court ruled that Trump's proclamation declaring an 'invasion' at the US-Mexico border and suspending asylum rights was unlawful, emphasizing that the president exceeded his authority and violated legal and constitutional bounds. The decision mandates the government to process asylum claims and upholds the rule of law, though the ruling's implementation is pending further legal review.
A Guatemalan man wrongly deported to Mexico has been returned to the US after a judge's order, marking the first such case during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, highlighting issues of due process and wrongful removals.
The US Supreme Court unanimously rejected Mexico's lawsuit against US gunmakers, upholding a law that shields manufacturers from liability for guns used in crimes, citing lack of evidence that manufacturers aided illegal sales to Mexican traffickers.
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed openness to using detention camps for immigrants as part of his plan to deport 21 million undocumented individuals, a key promise of his 2024 campaign. In a TIME interview, Trump suggested that more detention facilities might be necessary and emphasized acting within legal boundaries. He also proposed deporting families together, even if children are legal residents, and threatened tariffs on countries refusing to take back deportees. The plan faces logistical challenges and potential economic impacts, particularly in agriculture.
Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe, according to her family, after being declared voluntarily missing by police. She was last seen crossing the US-Mexico border, and no evidence suggests she was trafficked or involved in criminal activity. Her family expressed relief but requested privacy to heal from the ordeal, which included the tragic suicide of her father during the search. Kobayashi had previously expressed a desire to disconnect from technology.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut the razor wire Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, marking a win for Texas in its immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction preventing agents from damaging the wire, which Texas argues is crucial for border security. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions over border control measures and ahead of potential policy changes with President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.
Tom Homan, a veteran immigration official known for his hardline stance, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the "border czar" for the incoming administration. Homan, who previously served as acting director of ICE under Trump, was a key figure in the controversial "zero tolerance" policy that led to family separations at the border. He plans to implement the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, focusing on criminals and national security threats, while reversing Biden-era policies that protect long-term undocumented immigrants from deportation.
Ahead of Donald Trump's second term, immigrants, their advocates, and employers are preparing for potential mass deportations and stricter border policies. Trump's allies prioritize tackling the US-Mexico border and deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Civil rights organizations like LULAC and the ACLU are mobilizing legal resources to challenge these policies. Meanwhile, communities across the US, including sanctuary cities like New York and Los Angeles, are bracing for the impact on families and local economies, while some support immigration reform to address labor shortages.
A federal judge has declared the Biden administration's Keeping Families Together program illegal, which aimed to provide legal status to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The ruling, by Judge J. Campbell Barker, aligns with a lawsuit from Texas and other Republican-led states, arguing the program violates immigration law. This decision is a setback for Biden's immigration policies, as the incoming Trump administration plans to dismantle them. The program intended to offer work permits and a path to citizenship without requiring immigrants to leave the U.S., but the judge ruled the administration lacked the authority to grant such benefits.