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.
ICE arrested almost 75,000 people with no criminal record under Trump:
The data, from the University of California, Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project, contradicts the Trump administration’s narrative on arrests. —NBC News
ICEBlock app sues Trump admin., alleging violation of free speech:
The app, which tracks immigration agents, was removed from the Apple store following pressure from the federal government. —Reuters
ICE reportedly plans to detain migrants voluntarily leaving the U.S.:
“Operation Irish Goodbye” will take place around the holidays, according to an ICE memo. —HuffPost
DHS launches “Worst of the Worst” searchable database:
It claims “70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens,” though data shows that the vast majority of individuals detained have no criminal record. —DHS.gov
New legislation calls for details on ICE use of military bases:
The bill would require the Pentagon to tell Congress about the use of military aircraft for operations, how many immigrants are being held at military sites, and at what cost. —NJ Spotlight News
Democratic lawmakers call for probe into Trump admin. ties to defense, immigration contractors:
The lawmakers want inspectors general at the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to look into potential conflicts of interest. — Bloomberg
What to watch for | Trump’s $1 million “Gold Card” visa program is set to roll out Dec. 18:
It promises U.S. residency in “record time,” according to the official website. —trumpcard.gov
New York
Lawmakers push for legislation to stop ICE arrests at courthouses:
Democratic U.S. Reps. Dan Goldman, Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velázquez announced the introduction of a new bill during a visit to 26 Federal Plaza on Monday. —amNY, CBS
New Yorkers rally to support family that ICE separated at routine immigration check-in:
Fei Zheng is being held in a different facility from his six-year-old son Yuanxin. —NBC, New York Times
Around the U.S.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signs law to limit immigration enforcement in state:
The law bans civil immigration arrests at state courthouses and makes it easier to sue immigration officers. —Washington Post
San Francisco city supervisors introduce bill to keep ICE off city property to stage raids:
The idea for the proposal, the first of its kind in the U.S., came from ICE’s commandeering of public areas in Chicago during its recent crackdown. —Politico
Law enforcement monitoring online criticism of New Orleans immigration crackdown:
Authorities are collecting information on public “sentiment” toward the raid and potential threats to agents. —AP
