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An American Civil Liberties Union report details more than 1,200 incidents involving U.S. immigration authorities in 2025, describing the use of force and threats as routine enforcement tactics

Around a dozen states decline to take part in an ‘America First’‑style celebration, as critics accuse the Republican administration of politically exploiting the celebration

Silverio Villegas-González died during Operation Midway Blitz, launched by the Trump administration in the Chicago area in 2025

The 18-year-old student died after being shot by a Venezuelan migrant who had previously been arrested for theft, renewing criticism that immigration authorities are not prioritizing criminals

The delivery services giant is the first major company to claim reimbursement following the Supreme Court’s decision that the import duties are unlawful

Washington is requesting additional information from state administrations about social programs because it suspects ‘fraud’ in the handling of funds

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

After several days of street clashes, the allegation that criminal groups are offering bounties to attack officers has increased pressure on the city

The metropolis in the state of Illinois, where Barack Obama was forged, is rebelling against the deployment of National Guard troops ordered by the White House

‘If the governor can’t do the job, we’ll do the job’ said the US president

Federal forces have used tear gas and pepper spray and fired at protesters, following days of protests over migrant detentions, while Trump authorized the deployment of the National Guard

White House says it will appeal a judge’s ban on deploying the National Guard in the Oregon city

Mayor Michelle Wu called the lawsuit unconstitutional and promised a court fight: ‘We will vigorously defend our laws and the constitutional rights of cities’

The Democratic governors of California, Illinois, and New York threaten to respond to the state’s attempt to widen the Republicans’ advantage in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections

Illinois, California, and Minnesota are withdrawing medical assistance for undocumented adult immigrants

The cartel boss, who handed ‘El Mayo’ Zambada over to authorities last year, pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him

Texas recorded the highest number of tornadoes from 2020 to 2024

From California to Florida, the majority of states have anti-immigrant legal frameworks. However, about 20 of them lack laws regulating the issue

Washington, California and New York are some of the places offering higher pay to workers

The Justice Department’s lawsuit against Chicago and Illinois, along with a House investigation, cap months of threats directed at jurisdictions with laws that limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities

The crackdown on illegal immigration underscores the crucial importance of foreign labor to the economy of the city and the state of Illinois

California, the most populous state in the country, is leading efforts to protect rights ahead of the president-elect’s inauguration on January 20

A variety of legislation went into effect in different parts of the country, dealing with everything from minimum wage to housing and hidden fees

The Christian faith among Latinos is on the rise as the country becomes less and less religious. Fueled by new immigrants and a community in search of belonging, it points to the growing conservatism among the traditionally Democrat voter base

It will be the last phenomenon of this kind visible in the contiguous United States in 20 years

Thursday night’s storms left trails of destruction in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas. Tornadoes were also suspected in Illinois and Missouri. More bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said