Camilo Montoya-Galvez
Coverage of Camilo Montoya-Galvez in the Nexus archive.
- ICE detentions hit Trump-era high in July, data shows
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions reached a record high in July during President Trump's second term, according to internal agency data. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the findings.
- ICE agents increasingly arresting immigrants at U.S. airports
ICE agents have increased arrests at U.S. airports, collaborating with TSA to target travelers at check-in counters and departure gates. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the story.
- Airport immigration arrests climb as result of increased ICE-TSA collaboration, sources say
U.S. airports have seen an increase in immigration-related arrests due to enhanced collaboration between ICE and TSA, according to sources cited by CBS News. The report is covered by CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Extended interview: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Trump's plan to deport Hatians
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine criticizes President Trump's plan to increase arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants, stating that sending people back to Haiti would be 'sending people ... back to hell.'
- Ohio governor calls Trump's plan to deport Haitians "a mistake"
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine criticized Trump's plan to arrest and deport Haitians in the U.S. under temporary protected status. Camilo Montoya-Galvez discussed this issue with DeWine.
- ICE detentions spiked in June to highest level of Trump's second term
Newly-released ICE data shows over 43,000 people were booked into immigration detention in June, the highest level since President Trump returned to office. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the findings.
- ICE detention bookings climbed to highest level of Trump's 2nd term in June
June marked the highest number of people booked into immigration detention since President Trump returned to office. ICE detention bookings reached the highest level of Trump's second term in June.
- ICE ordered to suspend most vehicle stops following lethal shootings in Texas and Maine
ICE agents have been ordered to suspend most vehicle stops following two deadly shootings involving the agency in Texas and Maine. The incident was reported by CBS News journalists Lilia Luciano and Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Why so many fatal ICE shootings have happened in Trump's second term
During President Trump's second term, at least 11 people have been shot and killed by federal immigration officers, with many others involved in high-profile incidents. Camilo Montoya-Galvez investigates the reasons behind the high number of such cases.
- Rescue workers save security guard from Venezuela rubble
Rescue workers in Venezuela saved a security guard from rubble more than a week after double earthquakes. The man was fed through a syringe for days until he was pulled out alive.
- Rescue workers save security guard from Venezuela rubble
Rescue workers in Venezuela saved a security guard from rubble more than a week after double earthquakes. The man was fed through a syringe for days to survive.
- Search efforts intensify in Venezuela as death toll from earthquakes rises above 1,700
The Venezuelan government reports over 1,700 deaths from earthquakes that struck the country last week, with search efforts ongoing. Camilo Montoya-Galvez provided the update.
- Search efforts intensify in Venezuela as death toll from earthquakes rises above 1,700
The Venezuelan government reports over 1,700 deaths from recent earthquakes as search efforts continue. Camilo Montoya-Galvez provides further details on the situation.
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes now over 1,700, thousands still missing
The death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela has exceeded 1,700, with thousands still missing. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors five days after the disasters struck.
- More than 1,400 confirmed dead in Venezuela earthquakes, tens of thousands still missing
More than 1,400 people have died in Venezuela due to back-to-back earthquakes, with tens of thousands still missing. Aid supplies and assistance are being deployed into the country four days after the disasters.
- More than 1,400 confirmed dead in Venezuela earthquakes, tens of thousands still missing
More than 1,400 people have been confirmed dead in Venezuela following back-to-back earthquakes, with tens of thousands still missing. Aid supplies and assistance are being deployed into the country four days after the disasters.
- Rescue workers race against time in Venezuela after earthquakes
Rescuers in Venezuela are working urgently to save survivors of earthquakes that occurred nearly three days ago. Rescue workers from Virginia and California have joined the efforts. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the news.
- Rescue workers race against time in Venezuela after earthquakes
Rescuers in Venezuela are working urgently to save survivors of earthquakes that occurred nearly three days ago. Rescue workers from Virginia and California have joined the effort. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the news.
- Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 900 as rescuers race to find survivors
The death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes exceeded 900, with rescuers working within the 'golden' 72-hour window to locate survivors. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the latest updates on the situation.
- Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 900 as rescuers race to find survivors
The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes exceeded 900 as rescuers continue searching for survivors during the final day of the 'golden' window. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the latest updates.
- Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 900, officials say
More than 900 people are dead and over 3,300 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck near Venezuela's capital. Thousands are estimated to be missing, with rescue efforts underway.
- Trump administration planning to increase citizenship application fees
The Trump administration has proposed increasing fees for citizenship applications, making the process more expensive for immigrants. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the details.
- Trump administration plans aggressive expansion of denaturalization cases
The Trump administration plans to revoke the citizenship of over 250 foreign-born citizens by fall, according to a Justice Department official. The information was reported by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Veteran calls on ICE to release his wife: "My heart broke"
Retired Staff Sgt. Wilmer Trujillo, who served in the U.S. National Guard for 20 years, is urging ICE to release his wife, Arelys Barahona-Martinez, a Honduran national facing deportation. Trujillo shared his plea with CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Top Trump officials announce criminal charges over migrant children allegedly smuggled
Top Trump officials announce criminal charges related to smuggling conspiracy cases involving unaccompanied migrant children brought into the U.S. The charges were announced by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mulln, as reported by CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Latest details on Trump effort to denaturalize 17 U.S. citizens accused of serious crimes
The Trump administration is proceeding with what it describes as the largest-ever effort to revoke U.S. citizenship for 17 citizens accused of serious crimes. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the development.
- Trump administration launches largest effort ever to denaturalize U.S. citizens accused of fraud
The Trump administration announced efforts to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud, expanding its denaturalization campaign. The move is described as the largest effort of its kind.
- Trump administration targets citizens accused of fraud, other crimes in denaturalization effort
The Trump administration is revoking the citizenship of 17 people accused of fraud and other crimes as part of a denaturalization effort. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported on the initiative.
- Judge blocks Trump policies that halted immigration process for many
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked Trump administration policies that delayed the immigration process for many applicants, as reported by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, reacts to abuse allegations at Delaney Hall ICE facility
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is reacting to prolonged protests outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE facility amid allegations of inhumane conditions for detained migrants. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
- Tom Homan denies Delaney Hall allegations, says he ate there: "The spaghetti was good"
White House border czar Tom Homan denies allegations of abuse and poor conditions at Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention facility in New Jersey. He commented on eating there, saying 'The spaghetti was good.'
- Tom Homan denies reports of inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall ICE facility
Tom Homan, the White House border czar, denied reports of inhumane conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in New Jersey. He visited the facility and defended its conditions during a CBS News interview.
- Homan describes unannounced visit to Delaney Hall immigration center
Trump border czar Tom Homan denied reports of inhumane conditions and overcrowding at the Delaney Hall immigration facility in New Jersey during an interview with CBS News. The report was covered by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Border czar Tom Homan defends Delaney Hall immigration center, says he had meal there
White House border czar Tom Homan defended the Delaney Hall immigration center during a CBS News interview, stating he had a meal there amid controversy in New Jersey.
- Trump administration eyes changes to longstanding asylum policy
The Trump administration is developing a plan to allow immigration officials to quickly reject certain asylum claims without interviewing applicants, as reported exclusively by CBS News.
- Trump administration working to allow for some asylum rejections without interviews
The Trump administration is developing a plan to enable immigration officials to quickly reject certain asylum applications without conducting interviews. CBS News reported this exclusive information, citing their immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Trump administration plan would make asylum application process more challenging, documents show
The Trump administration's plan would allow asylum officers to issue quick rejections without conducting interviews, according to internal documents. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported on the issue.
- U.S. developing a plan to quickly reject some asylum claims without interviews, documents show
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is developing a plan to reject some asylum claims without conducting interviews, according to documents obtained by CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
- Chicago teen detained by ICE, taken to 6 states, describes arrest: "They didn't tell me why"
Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete, an 18-year-old Chicago teen, was detained by ICE during a routine immigration appointment with his mom. He was held in custody across six states before recently graduating high school. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the incident.
- Trump administration announces major changes for immigrants seeking green cards
The Trump administration announced a policy requiring most immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. first. The change aims to overhaul the green card process, as reported by CBS News.