Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released soon
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man whom the Trump administration mistakenly deported, could be released from a Tennessee jail Friday. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Immigration
ICE ramps up training for new recruits
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up training for new agents as the agency's director said he wants to train 10,000 new agents by the end of the year. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga visited the ICE training facility and has more.
Judge to rule on "Alligator Alcatraz" future
A federal judge is set to rule on the future of the immigration detention in Florida known as "Alligator Alcatraz." An environmental group and Native American tribe sued over concerns that the facility would harm the surrounding Everglades. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of immigrants
The Trump administration has instructed government officials to investigate what it is calling "anti-American" views and activities of people applying for immigration benefits, including those applying for green cards and work permits. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Thom Tillis on Trump's immigration policies
In its latest effort to narrow access to legal immigration benefits, the Trump administration is directing government officials to screen people applying to live or work in the U.S. for "anti-American" views. North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has expressed concerns that the president's immigration policies could make his party less popular among a subset of voters that helped him win the 2024 election.
Nebraska governor announces plan for immigrant detention center
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
Lead ACLU lawyer on "Alligator Alcatraz" case
The Trump administration was handed a partial victory on Monday when a judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by immigrant advocates over the legal rights of those being held at the Florida facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz." Eunice Cho, senior counsel for the ACLU in the lawsuit, joined "The Takeout" to talk about the case.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. detained in Mexico after deportation
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
Judge gives Trump administration partial victory in "Alligator Alcatraz" case
A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.
More on lawsuit against "Alligator Alcatraz"
A federal judge dismissed part of a lawsuit against the Florida migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.
20 states and D.C. sue Trump admin. for tying crime victim grants to immigration
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
Hearing on rights at "Alligator Alcatraz"
A federal judge heard arguments Monday over whether or not detainees at the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" have been denied their legal rights. A lawsuit alleges that they have not had the ability to speak confidentially with their lawyers. The suit also asks the judge to designate a specific immigration court with jurisdiction over the facility. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
ICE detainees raise alarms about due process
A federal judge is considering whether detainees at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades have been denied their legal rights. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
"Good moral character" for U.S. citizenship
Federal immigration officials are now being instructed to expand their criteria of a key requirement for U.S. citizenship. Demonstrating a "good moral character" has been a longstanding requirement for citizenship under both Republican and Democratic administrations, but that requirement was previously seen as fulfilled if an applicant has a clean criminal record. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
New rule tightens path to U.S. citizenship
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the new rule could make it harder for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
U.S. to more heavily scrutinize "good moral character" citizenship requirement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
Iowa National Guard to help ICE operations
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds this week directed the state's National Guard to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations beginning in September. CBS News Iowa station KCCI's chief political reporter Amanda Rooker joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Bondi scraps limits on cooperation between D.C. police and immigration agents
The move amounts to a sweeping reversal of "sanctuary" policies in the nation's capital, allowing the Metropolitan Police Department, for the time being, to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
L.A.'s immigrant community beset by fear as students return to school
Some undocumented mothers in Los Angeles told CBS News they are unwilling to risk sending their children to school at all.
L.A. schools open with immigrant protections
Thursday is the first day of school for students in Los Angeles and the new academic year is kicking off with unprecedented protections for immigrant students. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has the details.
Immigration agents seen near Newsom event
Federal agents turned up near California Gov. Gavin Newsom's event Thursday where he announced a statewide referendum to decide on congressional redistricting. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis of the redistricting plan.
D.C. police chief expands cooperation with immigration enforcement
D.C. police officers will be able to assist federal immigration authorities by sharing information about people not in police custody and by providing some transportation.
Judge: ICE facility conditions must improve
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using a federal building in New York City to hold detained migrants unless the facility improves its conditions. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 3 storm in the Caribbean
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Trump travels to Asia to meet China's Xi, as government shutdown continues
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
At least 4 killed in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone attacks
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Government shutdown hits Day 26 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 26 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.