Emigration and immigration
Immigration rights groups, lawmakers, and lawyers have warned for weeks about deteriorating conditions inside a federal building in New York City, where roughly two dozen people are crammed into a holding room on the 10th floor. Footage, obtained by The Independent, shows men seated on benches or lying on emergency
Legislators
For weeks, immigrants held at the 26 Federal Plaza facility in New York City have complained about unsanitary conditions, including paltry meals and a lack of showers. Despite denials from the Trump administration, new video footage has offered a glimpse inside the facility's holding cells, confirming some of
Emigration and immigration
The US government has been criticized by Human Rights Watch for subjecting immigrants detained in three Florida facilities to abusive, degrading, and in some cases life-threatening conditions. The report, "'You Feel Like Your Life Is Over': Abusive Practices at Three Florida Immigration Detention Centers Since January 2025,
Legislators
New Jersey's gubernatorial election is heating up, with Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli engaged in a heated debate over the Trump administration's plan to house detained migrants at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The move, which was unveiled by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete
Emigration and immigration
Local activists warn that an estimated 25% of Nevada workers were born abroad, and immigrant workers are crucial to the tourism and hospitality industries. However, Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers have detained around 40% more people per day in South Nevada than last year, with 69% of them having no
Emigration and immigration
As the Trump administration sharpens its focus on immigration, it's relying on a decades-old law to justify restricting the rights of noncitizens. The McCarran-Walter Act, passed in 1952, has been used to detain and deport noncitizens associated with pro-Palestinian protests, reintroduce immigrant registration requirements, and impose a new
Emigration and immigration
The sprawling migrant detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades of Florida has raised concerns among human rights activists and lawmakers over its inhumane conditions, allegations of medical neglect, and the targeting of disfavored minorities. Despite claims that the facility is designed to hold up to
Emigration and immigration
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined 23 of their Senate colleagues in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, criticizing the Trump administration's efforts
Emigration and immigration
The Everglades immigration detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," has been plagued by inhumane conditions, with detainees reporting worms in their food, overflowing toilets, and a lack of adequate medical care. Rows of bunk beds are surrounded by chain-link cages, and detainees are only able to speak with lawyers
Emigration and immigration
The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking records related to the disclosure of personally identifiable information of immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Medicaid data sharing. This
Emigration and immigration
Congressman Dan Goldman, representing New York's 10th district, has raised serious concerns about the safety and conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. The facility, infamous for its history of violence, understaffing, and inadequate medical care, is set to house over 100 immigration detainees. Goldman'
Emigration and immigration
The US healthcare industry is heavily reliant on an immigrant workforce, with 16% of hospital workers being foreign-born, according to data analyzed by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). This trend is particularly evident in states like California, New York, and Florida, where immigrants make up a significant proportion of hospital
