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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Trump Admin Loses Third IRS Chief Amid Clash Over Immigration Data
Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause is planning to step down amid a clash with the Trump administration over sharing data with Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding undocumented migrants. Newsweek reached out to the Treasury Department via email Tuesday night for comment. Why It Matters Since his January 20 inauguration, President Donald […]
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‘SNL Weekend Update’ Mocks Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Immigration Plans and Tesla
Saturday Night Live (SNL) Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che targeted President Donald Trump‘s administration in a blistering satirical segment, delivering sharp-witted jabs at the Signal scandal involving leaked military plans and other political missteps. The Context The swipes come amid a tumultuous week for the administration, as news broke that Secretary of […]
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DOGE Has Added Years to Immigration Backlog, Says Fired Judge
A former federal immigration judge who was recently laid off said that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has significantly worsened the immigration backlog by dismissing dozens of judges. The judge, who requested anonymity due to legal appeals, told Newsweek she believes the firings of immigration judges have added years of delays to asylum cases, […]
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Trump-Appointed Judge Kills Biden Immigration Policy Days After Election
President Joe Biden‘s policy granting legal status to some spouses of U.S. citizens who entered the country illegally has been struck down by a federal judge appointed by President-elect Donald Trump. Biden announced his “Keeping Families Together” initiative in June. The policy would have allowed around half a million spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens […]
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