Follow the latest Immigration news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
17 minutes ago
Judge extends block on Trump ban prohibiting Harvard students from entering US
A temporary restraining order on Donald Trump's proclamation barring foreign Harvard University students from entering the U.S. will remain in effect until Monday.
17 minutes ago
2 hours ago
Trump admin tells ICE to pause most raids on farms, hotels, restaurants
The Trump administration has instructed ICE to pause most raids on farms. About 42% percent of farm workers are undocumented, according to data from the Agriculture Department.
2 hours ago
June 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
2 of 4 ICE detainees who escaped from NJ facility captured: FBI
Two of four detainees who escaped from an immigration detention center in New Jersey on Friday have been captured, authorities said on Sunday.
June 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
June 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
'Nation of immigrants and a nation of laws': Obama speaks out about immigration
Former President Barack Obama took to social media on Sunday to address immigration as protests against Trump's overhaul of immigration continue to grip the nation.
June 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Massive crowds gather from coast to coast for 'No Kings Day' protests
Thousands of protests are taking place nationwide to counterprogram the president’s military parade in Washington, D.C., and to protest the Trump administration’s policies and perceived overreach.
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Crowds in downtown Los Angeles start getting dispersed by police
Crowds were pushed away from the federal building by police, some of the officers were on horses.
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
June 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Multiple cities brace for immigration crackdown protests
More than 2,000 protests are planned today across the country with many due to the immigration raids in Los Angeles.
June 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
June 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges
One week after he was brought back to the United States from detention in El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Tennessee.
June 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
June 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail
A judge has blocked New York City’s mayor from letting federal immigration authorities reopen an office at the city’s main jail
June 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
June 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Padilla pushes back against Noem's claim he barged into news conference
California Sen. Alex Padilla continued to defend himself Friday and refute the claims that he "crashed" DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference.
June 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
June 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges, and the judge said she would wait to issue a decision on whether he should be released pending trial.
June 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
June 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Unrest over food access at ICE facility where 4 detainees escaped: Officials
The detainees broke through a "drywall with a mesh interior" that led to an exterior wall and into a parking lot, according to Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., who was briefed by officials on the situation.
June 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
June 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Trump has made a number of claims about the LA protests. Here is the context.
While the president contends that the L.A. protests against his immigration policy have been chaotic, the scenes are not as violent.
June 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
June 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Appeals court delays order blocking National Guard deployment
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."
June 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
June 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Disorder breaks out at New Jersey immigration detention center
Protesters outside a New Jersey federal immigration detention center locked arms and pushed against barricades as vehicles passed through gates and Newark’s mayor cited reports of a possible uprising and escape as disorder broke out at the facility
June 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
June 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Democrats condemn senator being pushed down and handcuffed at Noem press conference
Democrats outraged after Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference on Thursday.
June 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
June 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
ICE raids at California farms increase fear among farmworkers
Teresa Romero, United Farm Workers President, discusses how ICE raid at California farms is spreading fear in the community.
June 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Prosecutors seek pre-trial detention hearing for Abrego Garcia following his return
Prosecutors have asked a judge for a pre-trial detention hearing in the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, after he was brought back to the U.S. Friday.
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
June 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Democratic governors react to National Guard deployment to LA
The hearing comes amid immigration enforcement protests in California.
June 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
California Senator Alex Padilla removed from DHS press conference
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gave an update on ICE operations in Los Angeles, during which Senator Padilla was seen being removed by law enforcement.
June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
June 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Judge orders release of Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova while her case proceeds
A judge in Massachusetts has ordered Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova released from custody as she faces charges related to the alleged smuggling of frog embryos.
June 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
June 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Rep. Lynch blasts Trump as 'wannabe gangster' in immigration hearing
Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., delivered his remarks at a hearing conducted by the House Oversight Committee.
June 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
June 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Abrego Garcia's attorneys ask judge for sanctions against Trump administration
Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have asked a federal judge to impose sanctions on the Trump administration for "repeated violations of its discovery obligations."
June 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
June 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Immigrant rights groups asks judge to halt expedited removals amid courthouse arrests
The motion is part of a lawsuit challenging the administration's expansion of the process which allows the government to quickly expel migrants.
June 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
June 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Democratic governors testify before House GOP panel about immigration policy
JB Pritzker of Illinois, Tim Walz of Minnesota and Kathy Hochul of New York are testifying in a timely hearing about their states' immigration policies.
June 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
June 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Trump's deployment of troops to LA prompts host of legal questions
The deployment of troops to Los Angeles raises questions about what Trump can and can't do with the military on U.S. soil, and whether he's crossing the line.
June 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
June 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Mass protests spread across the U.S. in response to ICE raids
Tensions and large protests spreading to other major U.S. cities as new video shows the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
June 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
June 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants
The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by Tuesday's raid carried out by federal immigration officials
June 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
June 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Dad who was allowed to stay in US to care for disabled children is at risk of removal
A migrant father who previously got permission from border czar Tom Homan to temporarily remain in the U.S. to care for his disabled kids is now at risk of deportation.
June 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
June 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
86 arrested at anti-ICE protest in New York City
Thousands protesting President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown gathered in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday.
June 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
June 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Huntington Park mayor and veteran delivers address aimed at service members in LA
As anti-immigration raid protests continue for the sixth day in Los Angeles, a group of 30 regional mayors came together to stand in support and solidarity.
June 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Republicans want to 'divide' people over immigration issues says California Lt. Gov.
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis on the escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as protests against ICE continue in Los Angeles.
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Man who allegedly hurled rocks at LA protest wanted by FBI
As protests against immigration raids grip the Los Angeles area, the FBI is searching for a man who allegedly hurled rocks at federal officers.
June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Trump defends show of force in LA amid protests
President Donald Trump made it clear that the 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines aren’t going anywhere, despite objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
LA mayor imposes curfew downtown amid immigration protests
Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles that could last several nights, hoping it will stop vandalism and looting of businesses as protests continue in the city.
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
June 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Trump warns that LA military deployment could be first 'of many'
President Donald Trump warned that the use of the military in response to protests against his illegal immigration crackdown won't be limited to just Los Angeles.
June 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
June 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As Trump escalates immigration fight, Democrats face high-stakes test: ANALYSIS
The way Democrats proceed could affect enthusiasm for its candidates come the midterms, when the party will try to reclaim power in a Washington where it has very little.
June 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
June 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
National Guard troops are now protecting ICE agents as they make arrests in LA
National Guard troops are now protecting ICE agents as they make arrests in LA
June 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
June 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Raids in California rattle immigrant communities — including those in the US legally
Immigration raids across Southern California are rattling the area’s immigrant communities, even among those in the country legally
June 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
June 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Appeals court delays order on due process for El Salvador deportees
The Trump administration has filed a motion to stay a court order requiring it to allow noncitizens deported in March to El Salvador to challenge their detentions.
June 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
June 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Timeline: How ICE raids sparked Los Angeles protests
President Donald Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, while Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president’s actions “a serious breach of state sovereignty.”
June 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
June 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted by grand jury over incident at ICE detention facility
The indictment charges McIver with "forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers," New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said.
June 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
June 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Immigrant rights organizer calls for continued peaceful protest in LA
Pablo Alvarado, the co-executive director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, discusses the ongoing protests in Los Angeles and why he has called for continued peaceful resistance.
June 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
June 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Popular TikTok star leaves US after being detained
The world's most popular TikTok personality has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas
June 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
June 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
How the immigration protests in Los Angeles started
Tensions escalated after President Donald Trump called up the National Guard over the objections of state and city leaders.
June 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
June 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Senators react to Los Angeles immigration protests, Trump response
Senators from both sides of the aisle took to responding over President Donald Trump's calling of the National Guard in Los Angeles.
June 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
June 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Cincinnati high school graduate faces deportation after routine ICE check-in
A high school graduate faces deportation to Honduras after a routine ICE check-in, sparking community protests. Emerson Colindres' teammates rallied for his release.
June 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
June 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Timeline: Wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador
Here's how the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to his home country of El Salvador despite a court order barring his deportation there, has progressed.
June 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Trump administration argues it complied with court order to return Abrego Garcia
The Trump administration complied with an order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was mistakenly sent to his native El Salvador, the DOJ argued.
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
June 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Los Angeles mayor gives update on ICE protests
Mayor Karen Bass said violence from protesters is unacceptable while criticizing the Trump administration for the ICE raids.
June 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM