Immigration

A shipping container labeled as men's shirts arrived at the Port of Baltimore — but a two-year-old German shepherd named Letti knew something was wrong. Inside were 238 boxes stuffed with over 10,000 pounds of marijuana, bound for England. The bust is part of a sharp rise in drug smuggling through US ports that is putting all cargo and travelers under closer federal scrutiny.

A man from the Seattle area helped steal $97 million from investors around the world — including immigrants — by pretending to sell oil tank storage that did not exist. He kept taking money even after he was arrested. On June 9, 2026, a federal judge sentenced him to five years in prison.

A 55-year-old Oregon man who was already on probation for child sexual abuse is now heading to federal prison for 10 years — caught by a multinational investigation that started with tips from Australia and New Zealand. For non-citizens, a conviction like this does not just mean prison. It can mean permanent deportation and the end of any immigration benefit. Here is what happened and what immigrants need to know.

Thousands of immigrant nurses, home care workers, and hospital cleaners packed a Manhattan square this week, demanding fair pay and safer workplaces. Their contract expires in September 2026 — and if talks fail, 86,000 workers could walk off the job in the largest hospital strike in New York history. For many of these workers, the fight is not just about wages. It is about survival.

Rumors of ICE agents showing up at polling places have spread fear through immigrant communities in New York City — even among U.S. citizens. Some eligible voters say they are afraid to go to the polls. With a primary already underway and a pivotal November election ahead, the stakes could not be higher.

Federal agents with surveillance helicopters and patrol boats surrounded a NASCAR race in San Diego this weekend — and they made clear this is how they operate every day. CBP's Air and Marine Operations deployed advanced aircraft and vessels at Naval Base Coronado on June 19–21, 2026, calling it a routine extension of their border security mission. For immigrants living in or visiting the San Diego area, that framing matters.

Millions of dollars in fake FIFA World Cup 2026 jerseys, soccer balls, and Apple products just got stopped at the Port of Houston — and the buyers were already waiting for them across the US. For immigrants, receiving or reselling counterfeit goods is not just a consumer problem. It can put your immigration status at serious risk.

In just 48 hours, CBP officers at two Texas border crossings found nearly $984,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside two vehicles. Both drivers were arrested and are now under federal investigation. For anyone crossing the US-Mexico border, these cases show exactly how quickly a border stop can turn into a criminal and immigration nightmare.

More than 16,000 fake Nike soccer jerseys were stopped at Miami International Airport in June 2026 — all disguised as plain T-shirts. CBP says the same shipper was behind both seizures, pointing to an organized smuggling operation. If you ordered World Cup gear online, here is what you need to know.

CBP just announced it is hiring — and it wants recent graduates to apply. The agency has openings for both law enforcement and office support roles across the country. But if you are an immigrant, the rules about who can apply are not the same for every position.

More than 40,000 New Yorkers are expected to lose their food stamp benefits by the end of June 2026. For immigrants who fear showing ID or proving eligibility for government programs, one option requires none of that. Community fridges across New York City offer free food — no paperwork, no questions, no status check.

Hundreds of Colombians packed the Manhattan consulate this week — not to apply for a visa, but to vote. With Colombia's presidential runoff just days away on June 21, immigrants living in New York are making their voices heard from thousands of miles away. The stakes are high: the result could reshape Colombia's relationship with the US, affecting everything from trade to the lives of the 1.2 million Colombians already living here.

The federal agency that runs immigration courts just changed how documents are filed and delivered — and many people with active cases may not know yet. If you have a case before an immigration court or are in removal proceedings, missing a filing deadline under the new system could seriously damage your case. Here is what changed and what you need to do now.

A federal rule that quietly took effect on April 30, 2026 reshapes the leadership structure of a little-known immigration court body — one that handles cases involving employer violations, document fraud, and worker rights. No member of the public submitted a comment before it passed. If you have a case before this body, here is what changed.

Federal agents broke up a human smuggling operation in El Paso on May 27, 2026, finding 11 adults and a child hidden inside a stash house. Twelve people were arrested — and the investigation is not over. If you or someone you know is caught up in a situation like this, what happens next can change everything.