US Immigration Detention Reaches Record High
US immigration detention numbers hit an unprecedented high of over 68,400 in December 2025, as ICE enforcement intensifies. Read the full analysis of the latest data.
US immigration detention numbers hit an unprecedented high of over 68,400 in December 2025, as ICE enforcement intensifies. Read the full analysis of the latest data.
Facing tough immigration chats over Christmas dinner? A charity with 15 years' experience reveals why empathy works better than facts. Learn their techniques and support the Guardian's 2025 appeal.
Videos show residents in Minneapolis and Illinois throwing snowballs at ICE agents during immigration arrests. The confrontations have sparked legal action and debate over federal tactics.
During the Pope's New York visit, Archbishop Timothy Dolan made a direct appeal to President Trump on immigration policy. Discover the details and potential impact.
A grandmother seeks advice on conversing with her conservative grandsons who dismiss her politics. Columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith suggests focusing on shared experience over belief.
Follow immigration attorney Milli Atkinson through a high-stakes day in San Francisco court, where ICE arrests at hearings and a climate of fear define the fight for asylum seekers' rights.
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old US citizen, was pursued by masked federal agents in Louisiana. She believes she was racially profiled. Read the full story on the controversial immigration operation.
A new report finds the UK's mandatory eVisa system is causing high stress, technical failures, and exclusion for migrants. Learn the risks of a digital-only ID.
Protesters were forcibly removed from a New Orleans city council meeting after demonstrating against a major ICE immigration operation. Get the full story on the latest front in the US crackdown.
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
A major ICE enforcement operation in New Orleans has resulted in over 100 arrests, sparking protests and reigniting the US immigration debate. Read the full details.
The Trump administration has ordered a 60-day halt on new immigration visas, a move officials claim will protect American jobs. Critics argue it's a political manoeuvre. Read the full analysis.
President Trump has halted decisions on many US asylum claims. We explain the policy's scope, legality, and real-world impact on immigration.
A federal immigration raid in Manhattan's Chinatown was blocked by activists, leading to arrests and condemnation from the incoming mayor. Read the full report.
Discover how Buddhist principles of 'wise speech' can help you navigate challenging family discussions this festive season with courage and care. Learn to speak difficult truths constructively.
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
A recent ICE operation in Chicago has ignited fierce debate about immigration enforcement tactics and community trust. Discover how residents are fighting back against perceived oppression.
New analysis reveals 73% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting Trump's claims about immigration raids targeting criminals. Discover the facts.
The US will re-examine green cards from 19 countries and suspend Afghan immigration after a National Guard shooting in Washington DC. Read the latest developments.
Learn effective strategies for addressing problematic 'I'm not racist, but' statements. Expert advice on challenging racial bias while maintaining dialogue.
ICE agents raid Dallas office, detaining businessman Maher Tarabishi in ongoing immigration enforcement. Details emerge about the controversial operation.
A federal judge in California has ruled the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to thousands of detained migrants, a major victory for immigration rights.
Minnesota officials and Somali community organisers vow to fight Trump's order ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality of state-specific immigration policy.
A 17-year-old US citizen was detained by ICE agents during his school lunch break in Oregon. Discover the details of this controversial incident and its wider implications.
Donald Trump announces immediate termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somali migrants in Minnesota, affecting community of 705 nationwide. Read the full story.
The US Justice Department is recruiting legal experts as 'deportation judges' as part of a major Trump administration immigration overhaul, purging existing judges and targeting sanctuary cities.
Exclusive data reveals tens of thousands arrested and deported during US federal shutdown as ICE operations intensify. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: FBI documents reveal surveillance of New York 'courtwatch' group monitoring immigration courts. Read the full investigation into this privacy breach.