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The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has split the nation: while California and Illinois are broadening support, Republican-led Texas and Tennessee are introducing more restrictions

Indebted and traumatized by the abuse of human smugglers and mistreatment by US authorities, migrants who returned without hope have managed to start a new life in their country of origin

Throughout 2025, the Republican administration cracked down not only on illegal immigration, but also on migrants who were in the country with humanitarian protections or certain types of special visas

In 2026, the eyes of the world will be on the great US metropolis and unofficial capital of the planet. As Trump unleashes his authoritarianism, a Muslim socialist will assume the mayoralty on January 1. EL PAÍS toured the city’s five boroughs to understand how the proud inhabitants of the Big Apple feel as it faces what may be its last chance to preserve what makes it unique

Separated couples, deported children, detained parents... The consequences of the Donald Trump administration’s anti-immigrant crackdown will mark the holiday season for thousands of families across the country

Detained LGBTQ+ migrants denounce harassment, isolation and other abusive practices. With the rapid expansion of centers and the elimination of oversight mechanisms under Trump, this dangerous system is worsening exponentially

Churches are changing holiday traditions, foregoing posadas and processions, and using Nativity scenes as a form of protest against deportations

The British actor, activist and arts educator, star of the film ‘Plainclothes’, represents the 21st century’s multifaceted and liberated version of the heartthrob

Psychologists and teachers warn about the long-term impact on the mental health of minors, who are already having difficulty concentrating and keeping up with their studies

A report shows that military lawyers issue deportation orders in 78% of the cases they judge, compared to 63% for immigration judges

The official White House Instagram account has shared videos of ICE raids with scenes from seasonal classics such as ‘Home Alone’ and ‘The Polar Express’

The Workready initiative offers vocational training and English and cultural instruction so that newcomers to this American city can find decent work

In the final weeks of 2025, more than 65,000 people remain in detention centers across the United States, 605,000 have been expelled from the country, and 1.9 million have self-deported

With whistle codes, workshops and rapid-response groups, neighbors are training to combat the Trump administration’s assault on immigrants

The administration is cornering migrants with the suspension of applications for citizenship, residency, asylum, duration of work permits, and even threats of frozen bank accounts

The tool was developed so that the Latino community in the US can easily notify their families about detentions by immigration agents

Church leaders ordered the parish to remove the display, arguing that it violates ecclesiastical norms

The New Save Collective simulates scenarios in which video game users must confront immigration agents

The representative describes the government’s decision to pause all immigration processes for citizens of 19 countries as ‘unfair’ and ‘un-American’

Without legal documents, millions of migrants seek alternative ways to make a living and avoid deportation

While the world is adapting to progress in gender equality and diversity, Trump advocates a return to a traditional model that emphasizes physical strength and the preeminence of the straight white male

The human rights organization is demanding concrete protections for workers, athletes, fans, and journalists attending the tournament next summer

The tournament organizing team insists that the United States is streamlining visa procedures for ticket buyers

ICE cites the fight against child trafficking to justify the involvement of local law enforcement in controls on sponsors, but critics denounce it as a ploy to deport more people

William Botsch has been attending Miami courthouses weekly since May, where he has witnessed and documented the systematic arrests of migrants seized after attending appointments that were routine prior to Trump 2.0