Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here.
Around the U.S.
‘I’m not going to back down’ — Immigration attorneys fight back over Trump’s legal threats:
The president threatened Justice Department sanctions against law firms and attorneys who challenge his deportations, alarming immigration attorneys and other lawyers. — Miami Herald
After ICE arrests hundreds in Massachusetts, families who thought they would be safe are reeling:
Of those arrested in Boston and surrounding areas, 205 had “significant criminal convictions or charges,” according to ICE officials, who didn’t provide information for the other 165 people arrested. — Boston Globe
IRS sharing immigrants’ data threatens billions in tax revenue:
The more afraid immigrants are that the IRS will report them to immigration authorities, the less they may pay in taxes, experts warn. — Axios
Venezuelan immigrants deported from U.S. to Venezuela via Honduras:
In an apparent deal between three countries, Venezuelan officials said they would resume accepting U.S. deportees. — The Guardian
Despite refugee status in the U.S., young Venezuelan was deported to Salvadoran prison:
One of the people imprisoned in El Salvador had legal refugee status via USRAP. He entered the country legally in January and was detained because of his tattoos, even though he had passed a full background check. — Miami Herald
Venezuelan tattoo artist who agreed to go back home was sent to El Salvador prison, family says:
Relatives and attorneys are seeking answers about the man and others sent to the high-security prison as the Venezuelan government calls for their return. — NBC News
New York
How AI is reshaping U.S. immigration enforcement:
From visa revocations to deportations, DHS and ICE are harnessing AI to track social media activity, raising alarms about free speech and civil rights. — Documented
“Scared and terrified” — healthcare professionals ease fears of undocumented Caribbean immigrants:
Healthcare centers are reaffirming their commitment to serve all community members regardless of immigration status. — Documented
Seeking safety — A queer asylum seeker’s detention nightmare:
After fleeing persecution in Guyana, a queer immigrant faces new trauma in ICE detention where LGBTQ+ identity is treated as a security risk. — Documented
Columbia student hunted by ICE sues to prevent deportation:
Yunseo Chung alleges agents searched two residences on the Columbia campus with warrants that cited a criminal law known as the harboring statute, apparently seeking her. — The New York Times
Washington D.C.
D.C. circuit judge contends Nazis got more due process than Trump deportees did:
“Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than what has happened here,” D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Millett said during a hearing at the court on Monday. “And they had hearing boards before they were removed.” — NPR
