illegal immigrants
Coverage of illegal immigrants in the Nexus archive.
- 1 dead after coast guard finds boat carrying 21 suspected illegal immigrants miles offshore of SoCal
The U.S. Coast Guard discovered a boat carrying 21 suspected illegal immigrants over 70 miles offshore of Southern California. One person was reported dead following the incident. The boat was found after a member of the public reported the smuggling activity around noon.
- South Africa’s illegal migration backlash mirrors political battles across the West
South Africa faces backlash over illegal immigration as over 160,000 undocumented immigrants fled following protests demanding their removal. Claims of up to 30 million undocumented immigrants—blamed for crime and resource strain—contrast with official estimates of three million. The March and March movement, led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organizes protests while disputing government statistics.
- DHS issues $84B in fines to illegal immigrants under Trump administration
DHS issued $84 billion in fines to illegal immigrants under the Trump administration, charging 103,000 individuals $998 per day for refusing to self-deport.
- DHS issues $84B in fines to illegal immigrants under Trump administration
The Department of Homeland Security issued over 100,000 civil fines totaling $84 billion to illegal immigrants under the Trump administration, with $1.2 billion collected in payments. Fines of $998 per day were imposed on those with final removal orders who failed to comply, and self-deportation initiatives were promoted through the CBP Home app. Over 3 million illegal immigrants left the U.S. during Trump's first year back in office, including 2.2 million who self-deported.
- Revoke trucking licenses for illegal immigrants — and punish states that don’t comply
The article argues that commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) should not be issued to illegal immigrants, citing sanctuary state policies that allow this and result in deadly accidents. It calls for revoking such licenses and penalizing non-compliant states.
- DOJ sues Maryland challenging law awarding in-state tuition to illegal immigrants
The Department of Justice sued Maryland over a law providing in-state tuition and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants, claiming it discriminates against U.S. citizens by diverting educational opportunities and costing taxpayers $9 million annually. The lawsuit is the DOJ’s 13th challenge to similar state laws.
- Stephen Miller says Trump administration is pursuing policy to debank illegal immigrants
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller stated the Trump administration is pursuing a policy to limit banking services for illegal immigrants, aiming to incentivize self-deportation. President Trump signed an executive order directing increased scrutiny of financial services for undocumented immigrants, though the order did not explicitly mandate banks to deny accounts but could make access more difficult.
- Stephen Miller says Trump administration is pursuing policy to debank illegal immigrants
Stephen Miller stated the Trump administration is pursuing a policy to restrict banking services for illegal immigrants to incentivize self-deportation. The administration directed banks and regulators to increase scrutiny of accounts involving undocumented immigrants, though the executive order did not explicitly mandate denying services. Federal agencies have issued guidance to assess credit risk for borrowers without legal work authorization.
- ICE arrests record 238 illegal immigrants in one day during South Texas enforcement operation
ICE's Rio Grande Valley field office in Harlingen arrested 238 illegal immigrants in a single day as part of a South Texas enforcement operation. The arrests included individuals described as convicted gang members and violent offenders.
- Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Alleged K-12 fraud, one school's battle with Newsom and a win in Florida
A report alleges $230M in K-12 education fraud amid a Trump-era crackdown. A California high school faces a state law requiring it to change its 'Indians' mascot. A Florida board voted to ban illegal immigrants from public college admissions.
- How a £2million people smuggling gang recycled the identities of a dead man and a British soldier to sneak hundreds of illegal immigrants into Britain
A £2million people smuggling gang used the identities of a dead man and a British soldier to smuggle hundreds of illegal immigrants into Britain. The operation involved recycling these identities to facilitate the entry of the immigrants.
- Culture war killing America’s response to demographic decline
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the 14th Amendment grants automatic citizenship to anyone born in the US, including children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders. The Trump administration had sought to exclude these groups, but rightists criticized the ruling as part of a culture war undermining responses to demographic decline.
- Gavin Newsom’s California to share driver’s license data that could expose illegal immigrants
California's DMV is implementing plans to share driver's license and state ID data through an external network, potentially aiding in the identification of undocumented immigrants. The initiative aims to leverage data-sharing partnerships to address immigration enforcement challenges.
- Labour secretly drops ban on small-boat migrants and other illegal immigrants winning British citizenship
Labour has removed a ban preventing small-boat migrants and other illegal immigrants from obtaining British citizenship. The policy change was implemented without public announcement.
- Illegal immigrants from Bangalesh, Myanmar | Pushback, detention and deportation laws explained
The article discusses illegal immigrants from Bangalesh and Myanmar, explaining the concepts of pushback, detention, and deportation laws, and addressing whether these practices are legal.
- Angel Dads face another Father's Day without children killed by illegal immigrants: 'She should be graduating'
The Department of Homeland Security honors fathers whose children were killed or injured in crimes linked to illegal immigrants, including Joe Abraham, whose daughter Katie was killed in a crash caused by a drunk-driving illegal immigrant. The Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE), relaunched under the Trump administration, supports affected families and reported 815 immigration-linked crimes in the past year.
- Blue states are obsessed with protecting illegal-migrant criminals — and only voters can make it stop
The article claims that sanctuary jurisdictions, such as Virginia, prioritize the 'rights' of illegal immigrants over the safety of law-abiding citizens. It criticizes blue states for being 'obsessed' with protecting 'illegal-migrant criminals' and suggests only voters can address this issue.
- Troops, security agencies arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun
Troops and security agencies in Ogun State, Nigeria, arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants. Preliminary investigations indicated the suspects had resided in the state for approximately six months before their arrest.
- US Homeland Security boss Markwayne Mullin holds emotional meeting with families of loved ones murdered by illegal immigrants
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin met with families of victims killed by illegal immigrants in California and pledged to remove the 'worst of the worst' illegal immigrants. The meeting included California 'Angel Parents' whose children were murdered by people in the country illegally.
- Texas troopers partner with feds to crack down on border 'gotaways'
Texas troopers are collaborating with federal authorities to address border 'gotaways'. Over 10,000 illegal immigrants have evaded capture since October, undermining claims of a fully secure border.
- California main driver of welfare flow to illegal immigrants: HHS report
A HHS report states that California was the primary driver of the national welfare flow to illegal immigrants, accounting for approximately 59,600 households and $617.5 million.
- Border Patrol operation nabs three dozen illegal immigrants driving semitrucks in Arizona
Border Patrol agents in Arizona arrested 36 illegal immigrants who were driving tractor trailers during a recent operation. The Trump administration described this as part of a wave of migrants operating dangerous vehicles.
- Nearly 300 illegal migrants with commercial licenses from NY and Calif. stopped, prosecuted in Indiana
Nearly 300 illegal immigrants operating trucks with commercial licenses from New York and California were stopped and prosecuted in Indiana over 90 days. Governor's aide Tony Ferraro highlighted the operation, noting over three individuals were intercepted daily at weigh stations.
- DOJ sues New Jersey over laws giving illegal aliens in-state tuition, says citizens treated as 'second-class'
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued New Jersey over state laws allowing illegal immigrants to access in-state tuition and financial aid, claiming the policies discriminate against U.S. citizens. The lawsuit, part of a broader Trump administration initiative, argues these benefits violate federal law and disadvantages American students. Similar legal actions in Texas, Kentucky, and Oklahoma have previously blocked comparable laws.
- ‘Stop this insanity’: Angel mom rips Newsom, Dems for bill to use taxpayer dollars for illegals’ defense
California 'Angel Mom' Agnes Gibboney, whose son was killed by an illegal immigrant, criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats for a proposed bill to fund legal defense for immigrants facing deportation with taxpayer dollars. She claims politicians ignore victims and prioritize illegal aliens over citizens, while Newsom has not responded to her pleas for acknowledgment.
- Fury at Trump for 'endless war' as millions of young men set to be auto-enrolled in the military draft… including a 'sick' twist for illegal immigrants
The article discusses public outrage against Donald Trump's policies, specifically the auto-enrollment of young men into the military draft and a controversial provision targeting illegal immigrants. The 'endless war' rhetoric and draft expansion have sparked significant criticism.
- Fury at Trump for 'endless war' as millions of young men set to be auto-enrolled in the military draft… including a 'sick' twist for illegal immigrants
The article discusses public outrage against President Trump's policies, including plans for auto-enrolling young men into the military draft and a controversial provision targeting illegal immigrants. The 'endless war' rhetoric and draft measures have sparked significant political and social backlash.
- People smugglers jailed for trafficking 100 illegal immigrants a week in 'TripAdvisor' travel service run from roadside car wash
People smugglers were jailed for trafficking 100 illegal immigrants weekly through a fraudulent 'TripAdvisor' travel service operated from a roadside car wash. The operation disguised human smuggling as a legitimate business, highlighting the exploitation of legal frameworks for criminal activities.
- Rep Randy Fine joins House Freedom Caucus: 'Strongest group of conservative patriots in Congress'
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida has joined the House Freedom Caucus, emphasizing alignment with conservative principles and the MAGA agenda. He received endorsement from President Donald Trump, who praised his work in Congress. Fine also highlighted his focus on immigration reform and national security.
- GOP Rep Randy Fine declares that deporting all illegal immigrants is the top way to make the US affordable
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., claims deporting all illegal immigrants would make the U.S. more affordable by reducing costs in housing, healthcare, education, and car insurance. He opposes any form of amnesty for illegal immigrants.