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.
New York
Judge upholds New York law that blocks ICE courthouse arrests:
The Trump administration suit challenged a 2020 state law that bars immigration officials from carrying out arrests near its courthouses. — Reuters
Unlawfully detained Bronx high schooler released after month of ICE custody:
Joel Camas, who was detained during a regular immigration check-in, is now awaiting the court’s decision on his potential deportation. —Documented
Border czar Tom Homan says ICE to step up operations in NYC:
He said in a Fox & Friends interview that its sanctuary city status makes it a target. —CBS News
New Yorkers distribute whistles ahead of anticipated ICE raids:
Community groups want to create a local alert system for active immigration raids — a system already deployed in Chicago. —THE CITY, AP
Around the U.S.
Raleigh mayor says ICE headed there next:
Federal immigration agents are expected to head to the Virginia capital following a crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend that led to over 130 arrests. —CBS17
California Republicans divided on Trump immigration crackdown:
46% of Latino Republicans oppose deporting long-time residents, according to a new study from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute. —LA Times
Child refugee from Soviet Union deported to Ukraine:
Roman Surovtsev, a husband and father of two, had been in the U.S. since he was 5 years old. —CNN
Trump immigration crackdown impacting children’s mental health:
Data shows fear and stress around deportation impacts their long-term wellbeing. —Prism
Public school enrollment falls across U.S. amid immigration crackdown:
The drop is leading to budget shortfalls and increasing strains on school systems nationwide. —PBS
Washington D.C.
Supreme Court to review policy used to bar asylum-seekers at U.S.-Mexico border:
Called “metering,” the practice was cut back under the Biden administration, but the Trump White House is trying to bring it back. —USA Today
Nearly 50% of immigrants report feeling less safe during second Trump term:
Even so, many said they are still optimistic about their future in the U.S., according to a new survey. —New York Times
International student enrollment plummets 17% at U.S. colleges and universities:
Trump’s immigration crackdown is exacerbating students’ concerns about the country’s political climate and their ability to get a visa. —The Guardian
