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.
Six in 10 Americans believe immigration is good for the country, poll finds:
A new public opinion survey finds that roughly 60% of Americans believe immigration has a positive impact on American culture, on national and local economies and on their communities. —Chicago Council on Global Affairs
DHS watchdog reports subpar conditions in Louisiana ICE jail:
A report released on the agency’s website reveals prohibited use of force on detainees at the Winn Correctional Center, and failure to maintain safe and sanitary conditions. —NBC News, 📄oig.dhs.gov
ICE reports 114 arrests in two South Carolina raids:
The agency reported a “major highway enforcement operation” in the state last month, working in cooperation with local law enforcement. —The Post and Courier
Pennsylvania county reports drop in non-English emergency calls, cites concerns that immigration enforcement is chilling reports:
Spanish-language calls, which make up 80% of the county’s non-English calls, decreased by nearly 14% in 2025 compared to the year prior. —WHYY
Judge dismisses deportation case against Tucson DREAMer:
Karla Toledo, 31, arrived in the U.S. when she was one year old, according to her attorney. Her DACA renewal is still pending. —KGUN, Tucson Sentinel
New York
NJ governor says DHS not letting her visit Delaney Hall:
In a post on X, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the move raises “serious questions” about what is happening inside the ICE jail where detainees continue to hunger strike over conditions. —New York Times [Paywall], 💬@GovSherrillNJ
NJ cop charged for allegedly stealing reporter’s camera during Delaney Hall protest, raising free press concerns:
A police sergeant allegedly took a photojournalist’s camera while they were being treated for injuries. The news follows reports of journalists being arrested during the protests. —New Jersey Globe, The Jersey Vindicator
[Video] Immigrant communities in Queens mobilize to protect neighbors amid ICE street arrests:
Documented’s Eileen Grench and Lam Thuy Vo discuss the 212% rise in ICE street arrests in New York City under Trump on “The Rush Hour.” —📹NY1
Washington, D.C.
ICE to stop reporting deaths of individuals newly released from detention, internal memo says:
The news comes as former Geo Group executive David Venturella takes the helm of ICE as acting director, and follows record numbers of deaths in ICE custody. —The Washington Post, 🎧NPR
USCIS stopped processing some Green cards without telling public, FOIA reveals:
Documents show that the agency put a hold on processing about 18,000 Green card applications between March and April 2025, mostly targeting individuals from Latin American countries. —American Immigration Council
