Rental Market Starts to See Effects of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The sharp about-turn in immigration levels since January looks set to have an impact on the U.S. housing market — particularly when it comes to rentals — though its wider effects could take longer to be felt. New analysis from economic and housing experts shows that the surge in demand for housing seen over the […]
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Trump Faces Lawsuit from House Lawmakers Over Immigration Detention Facilities
By Sonam Sheth is an Evening Politics Editor at Newsweek who is based in New York. She joined Newsweek in 2024 and previously worked at Business Insider and CNBC. Sonam has extensive experience covering national security, foreign policy, elections, and stories at the intersection of law and politics. Her work has been cited in The […]
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US Immigration Backlog Hits All-Time High
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is grappling with an unprecedented backlog of immigration cases, reaching a record 11.3 million pending applications. USCIS data from January to March shows some immigration categories experiencing worsening delays, with processing times creeping up. As backlogs grow larger each quarter, applicants are left waiting months or even years longer […]
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Trump’s Immigration Approval Rating Hits New Low, Poll Shows
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating on immigration has dipped to its lowest mark amid his second term in the White House, a new poll from Quinnipiac University finds. Why It Matters Immigration policy remains a defining issue for Trump’s presidency after fueling his 2024 election pursuit. The president campaigned fervently last year on the promise […]
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Immigrants Are Embracing Trump’s Crackdown on Immigration
New data shows a growing number of immigrant voters are backing Donald Trump and his hardline immigration agenda—marking a dramatic reversal from past elections. Why It Matters The Trump administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history and has conducted numerous ICE raids, some of which have swept up people […]
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Florida Pastor In U.S. For 26 Years Detained By ICE at Immigration Appointment
A Florida pastor who has lived in the United States for more than two decades was detained by federal agents during his annual immigration check-in. Maurilio Amizael Ambrocio Mendez, 42, from Guatemala, was detained at the ICE field office in Tampa on April 17 at around 9 a.m., according to his family. He is currently […]
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Which US Cities Canceled Cinco de Mayo Parades Amid Immigration Crackdown
Several major cities have canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations because of increasing fears over President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on immigration. Why It Matters Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that commemorates Mexico’s victory over Napoleon III’s French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It has become a significant celebration of Mexican culture […]
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AOC challenges Trump’s border czar Tom Homan over immigration: “Come for me”
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hit back at Trump border czar Tom Homan on Friday after threats about referring her to the Department of Justice (DOJ) over advising people on immigration. Newsweek reached out to the DOJ via online form Friday night for comment. Why It Matters Since his January 20 inauguration, President Donald Trump has […]
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Kamala Harris Rips Trump’s Immigration Policies in First Major Speech
In her first major speech since losing the election, former Vice President Kamala Harris ripped President Donald Trump over his immigration policies and tactics since retaking the Oval Office. Newsweek previously reached out to Harris via online form on Wednesday ahead of the speech. Why It Matters Following her election loss in November and Trump’s […]
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Elderly Americans Face Crisis Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on immigration is deepening a crisis in America’s caregiving system, straining the already limited workforce that supports the country’s rapidly aging population, experts have warned. Trump pledged to remove millions of undocumented migrants as part of his aggressive immigration agenda. Yet immigrants are integral to the U.S. care workforce, accounting for […]
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