Mahmoud Khalil's legal case will play out in New Jersey, judge rules
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.
Immigration
Trump team on deportation defense
A Maryland man is now in a notorious El Salvador mega-prison due to what the Trump administration calls an "administrative error." CBS News legal and political reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
Lawyer says man deported in error is not in a gang
The Trump administration admitted in a court filing Monday that an "administrative error" and an "oversight" resulted in a Salvadoran man's deportation and imprisonment in a supermax prison in El Salvador. Nancy Cordes spoke to his lawyer about the ordeal.
DOJ not bringing back mistakenly deported man
Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted to an "administrative error" that resulted in the deportation of an undocumented man to El Salvador. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Deportation after "administrative error"
The Trump administration is commenting on an apparent "administrative error" that led to the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man with protected status in the U.S. who the government alleges is a member of the MS-13 gang. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Error leads to deportation, U.S. says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had protected status in the U.S., was deported to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison after an apparent "administrative error," according to acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office director Robert Cerna. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Trump immigration policies in limbo
Several Trump administration immigration policies remain in limbo as they work their way through the courts. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) case and the case surrounding deportation flights to El Salvador.
What Americans think about Trump's priorities
A new CBS News poll finds that 64% of Americans think President Trump isn't focused enough on lowering prices. A majority also say the president is too concerned with tariffs. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Latest news on immigration court cases
Several Trump administration immigration policies and prominent deportation cases are tied up in court as the judicial branch weighs the constitutionality of recent moves. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
How Trump administration is targeting visa holders
Around 300 people permitted to be in the United States on student visas have had them revoked so far, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Lilia Luciano has details on who the Trump administration is targeting.
Major law firm reaches deal with White House
The Trump administration reached an agreement Friday with the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate and Meagher, which will donate $100 million in pro bono legal services to various causes. Several major law firms have been the targets of executive orders aimed at firms with prior associations with Trump's political enemies. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act
President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.
Turkish Tufts student arrested, held by ICE
The detention of a Turkish student attending Tufts University in Massachusetts has triggered another legal battle. The Trump administration is defending her arrest, alleging the woman engaged in activities supporting Hamas. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
Immigration advocate discusses Trump crackdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Latin American trip included a photo-op at the El Salvador prison that's holding Venezuelans deported by the U.S. Vanessa Cardenas, executive director of America's Voice, which advocates for undocumented immigrants and immigration reform, joins "America Decides" to weigh in on the Trump administration's policies.
Appeals court upholds deportations order
A federal appeals court ruled to uphold a lower court order on the case surrounding the deportation flights containing Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. This comes as the Trump administration argues the move was lawful citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. ormer Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joined CBS News with more on the decision.
Video shows Tufts graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk detained by ICE
Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk is being held in Louisiana after she was detained by federal agents in Massachusetts.
ICE detains University of Alabama doctoral student
A grad student at the University of Alabama was taken into custody by ICE agents this week, the university said. The reason why has not been made clear.
Noem at El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison where more than 200 deported Venezuelans are being held after being flown out there by the Trump administration. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Evangelical women confront immigration views
In a rare break from party lines, a group called Women of Welcome is encouraging evangelical women to approach immigration with compassion, not fear. "CBS Mornings" followed them to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they met asylum seekers and offered food, prayers and empathy — driven not by politics, but by faith.
Tufts grad student taken into custody by federal agents in Somerville
Tufts University international graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk was taken into custody by federal authorities Tuesday.
Court upholds pause on some deportations
A federal appeals panel has upheld a temporary block on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. Wednesday's ruling means the temporary restraining order imposed by Judge James Boasberg will stay in place when it comes to the deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. The case is now expected to head before the Supreme Court. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen reports.
Moore honors Key Bridge victims 1 year later
Wednesday marked one year since Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, killing six construction workers. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and families of the victims took part in a memorial service. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with Moore about lessons learned in the past year.
Appeals court upholds order stopping deportations under Alien Enemies Act
A temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deporting alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act will remain in place.
DOJ on El Salvador deportation flights
The Department of Justice filed a response to a federal judge's questions on the deportation flights to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.