Immigration

Calling a city office or scheduling a doctor's appointment can feel impossible when you don't speak English well. But thousands of immigrants in New York City don't know they have a legal right to free interpreter services — at hospitals, housing offices, and government agencies. Here is exactly how to use that right.

An ICE officer shot and killed a Mexican man in Houston, a Supreme Court ruling on TPS left dozens of Haitian immigrants in Vermont suddenly out of work, and DHS spent $1.5 billion buying two of California's largest immigrant detention centers. This week's immigration news is moving fast — and the stakes for immigrants across the US could not be higher.

On America's 250th birthday, New York City's mayor stood in front of newly naturalized citizens and said immigrants built this country — and still belong here. His speech came just days after the Supreme Court blocked Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship. For millions of immigrants living in the US right now, the contrast between these two visions of America could not be sharper.

ICE arrested 10,000 people in just five days — and authorities have been told to keep arresting 2,000 people every single day. At the same time, the Trump administration is already looking for new ways to limit birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court blocked its first attempt. For immigrants across the US, the stakes have never felt higher.

Ecuador's national soccer team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a loss to Mexico — but for the nearly 530,000 Ecuadorians living in New York, the tournament became something much bigger than a game. Fans packed stadiums, restaurants, and street corners across the city, turning every match into a celebration of identity and community. For many immigrants separated from family back home, these weeks offered something rare: a reason to feel proud together.

The federal government's largest law enforcement agency is on a major hiring push — and it is coming to your city. CBP is hosting in-person and virtual recruitment events throughout July 2026, with openings ranging from Border Patrol Agent to Criminal Investigator. For veterans, military spouses, and others seeking a federal career, the window to connect with recruiters is open right now.

A man from Roanoke, Indiana, will spend the next 60 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child. The case was cracked by ICE Homeland Security Investigations — the same federal agency known for immigration enforcement — working alongside local and state police. The sentence sends a clear message: federal immigration investigators also pursue some of the most serious crimes against children.

Federal judges — including some appointed by Republicans — are releasing immigrants from detention and pushing back on the government's policy of holding people without bond. At the same time, the Supreme Court just preserved birthright citizenship, a right that has existed for over 150 years. These are some of the biggest immigration stories shaping 2026 right now.

Two earthquakes tore through Venezuela, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving thousands without homes or basic supplies. As international aid efforts ramp up, New York City is responding in its own way — turning local restaurants and businesses into emergency donation hubs. Here is exactly how you can help right now.

A package from Hong Kong looked ordinary enough — until CBP officers in Louisville opened it and found 375 fake luxury watches worth more than $54 million on paper. The shipment was headed straight to a home in New York. This case is a reminder of how counterfeit goods move quietly through the mail system — and what happens when they get caught.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought millions of fans to US cities — and scammers are right there with them. Fake tickets, phishing apps, and illegal surge pricing are already hitting fans across the country. Here is what you need to know to keep your money and personal information safe.

Thousands of fake FIFA World Cup 2026™ jerseys and other merchandise never made it to fans — CBP officers in Cincinnati stopped them at the border. In just five days, agents seized nearly 2,600 counterfeit items worth over a quarter million dollars. If you're shopping for World Cup gear online, what you don't know could cost you.

You packed your bags, booked your trip, and your dog is ready to cross the border with you. But CBP is now strictly enforcing health rules for every dog entering the US from Mexico — and missing one document could stop you at the border. Here is exactly what you need to know before you travel.

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center shut its doors on <strong>June 25, 2026</strong> — just one year after opening — after deporting 21,000 people and costing over $1.2 billion. At the same time, the Supreme Court handed down two major rulings that could affect asylum seekers and people with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). And a federal judge just ruled that ICE cannot make arrests inside immigration courts. This week's immigration news is moving fast, and it affects real people right now.

Two garment factories in Jordan just lost access to the entire U.S. market — overnight. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says workers there faced physical violence, stolen wages, and locked-up passports. Now every shipment from these factories is stopped at the U.S. border.