immigration detention
Salvadoran Man Wrongfully Deported Under Trump Administration Freed by Federal Judge
Dec 12, 2025 11:28 am CST
A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention after his wrongful deportation to El Salvador sparked national controversy. The Salvadoran national, who has an American wife and child in Maryland, was freed Thursday while fighting to remain in the US. The Department of Homeland Security has vowed to appeal what it calls "naked judicial activism," setting the stage for continued legal battles in a case highlighting contentious immigration enforcement practices under the Trump administration.
Trump's Immigration Policies Leave 200,000 Ukrainian Refugees in Legal Limbo: Work Permits Lost and Deportation Fears Rise
Nov 23, 2025 03:15 pm CST
Nearly 200,000 Ukrainian refugees face legal uncertainty in the US as Trump administration delays processing humanitarian parole renewals. Many have lost jobs, healthcare, and financial stability while living under deportation threat, forcing difficult decisions between remaining illegally or leaving for other countries. This article examines the human impact of these immigration policies on those who fled Ukraine's war.
Inside Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz': Strict Regulations, Daily Operations and Legal Challenges
Oct 02, 2025 02:48 am CST
An in-depth look at Florida's controversial Everglades immigration detention center, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," revealing its rigid operational structure with color-coded uniforms, strict daily schedules, and ongoing legal battles over detention conditions and attorney access, while examining its potential role as a model for future U.S. immigration facilities.
New York Democratic Politicians Arrested During Protest At Immigration Jail
Sep 19, 2025 10:54 am CST
About a dozen New York state and local elected officials were arrested on Thursday during protests at a Manhattan building where US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operate holding cells cited by a federal judge for inhumane conditions.