Trump administration begins immigration crackdown in New Orleans Federal immigration agents launched an enforcement operation in New Orleans on Wednesday that they say is aimed at criminals who are in the country illegally. Martin Kaste
White House targets experienced immigration judges in the latest round of firings The White House has been firing immigration judges all year. But in the latest round, a lot more experienced judges are being let go, not just those still on probation. Ximena Bustillo
Democrats seek limits on who can serve as immigration judges amid mass layoffs The legislation comes after the White House authorized up to 600 military lawyers to be temporary immigration judges and scrapped requirements for them to have immigration law experience. Ximena Bustillo
'They are not alone': Migrants rely on faith communities amid immigration crackdown In the face of the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown, many immigrants are living in a relentless state of fear and anxiety. In California, some lean on their faith communities. Tyche Hendricks
Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 nations The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year. The Associated Press
ICE stops Native American actress Elaine Miles in Redmond Amid the increase of reports of ICE arrests in the cities surrounding Seattle over the past weeks, a member of a federally recognized tribe says she was also stopped and interrogated by apparent immigration officials. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Suspect in DC National Guard attack appeared to suffer personal crisis Rahmanullah Lakanwal an Afghan national, is accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers on November 26. One of those soldiers, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, died from her wounds. Brian Mann
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon, and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat. Carrie Johnson
During Advent, immigrant congregations find hope shadowed by fear The weeks leading up to Christmas are typically a time of anticipation and preparation for Christians, but for some immigrant congregations the mood this Advent season isn't especially hopeful. Jason DeRose
The Afghan resettlement effort faces a defining test after the DC shooting Haris Tarin, vice president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, outlines how the alleged DC shooter was vetted and what it means for Afghan immigration to the U.S. Kai McNamee
