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.
Washington D.C.
A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data:
The large number of reassignments — about 3,000 agents — reflect a vast reshaping of the agency and could put other priorities at risk. –The Washington Post
Pope Leo tells U.S. bishops to address Trump’s immigration crackdown:
The pope told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump’s hardline policies. –Reuters
Judge poised to free Abrego Garcia if officials can’t supply deportation plans:
The judge expressed exasperation at government lawyers’ failure to answer “basic questions” or produce evidence during what she called a “topsy-turvy, inside-out day.” –The New York Times
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois governor and Chicago mayor in immigration standoff:
The president wrote in a social media post that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, “should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers!” –BBC
Trump appoints new head of immigration courts:
Col. Daren K. Margolin, who retired from the Marine Corps, was fired from a command position as head of security at Marine Base Quantico in 2013 for negligently firing a gun into the floor of his office. –The New York Times
Voters favor deporting those in U.S. illegally, but say Trump has gone too far:
A Times/Siena survey shows that a majority of voters believe the Trump administration is deporting mostly the right people, even as a majority also say the process has been unfair. –The New York Times
New York
ICE agents target New York City immigration courts more often than others, an analysis suggests:
Through July of this year, New York City has seen 460 ICE arrests, likely taking place in immigration court. That’s more than in any other city. –CBS News
Feds stonewall New Jersey lawmakers on plans for immigrant detention camp at joint base:
Federal officials have ignored lawmakers’ demands for more information on a proposed immigrant detention camp at a South Jersey military base. –The Jersey Vindicator
Trump presses sanctuary cities to work with ICE, but few are budging:
Sanctuary cities like Boston, Chicago and Portland are facing the threat of lawsuits and federal troop takeovers, but leaders are not compromising on their promise to protect immigrants. –The Washington Post
How a Brooklyn family is struggling to survive after beloved father and husband is detained in immigration court:
Every time someone knocks on the front door, little 3-year-old Emmanuel thinks his dad is on the other side. –AMNY
Around the U.S.
Residents of border towns relieved by quiet amid record-low migrant crossings:
The chief of the Border Patrol says he wants “operational control” of the border, but few people are trying to cross amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. –NBC News
Latino LDS members seek aid as ICE raids escalate:
Thanks to immigration and robust missionary work in Latin America, Hispanic membership has grown in the Mormon community. –Los Angeles Times
Virginia surveillance network tapped thousands of times for immigration cases:
Law enforcement conducted nearly 3,000 searches related to immigration enforcement on Virginia’s Flock Safety network over a recent 12-month period, according to an analysis. –The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO
Tariffs and Trump’s immigration crackdown take a toll on Wisconsin farmers
Farmers are holding out hope Trump will compensate them for tariff losses and stop deporting their workers. But doubts are growing. –Wisconsin Examiner
In Nashville, immigration sweeps deter crime victims from coming forward:
Crime victims are skipping court and counseling, and criminal cases have stalled. –Tennessee Lookout
