immigration

The Armas family is traveling to Washington, D.C., for an immigrant rights protest this weekend. Desiree Armas (right) and her parents are living in the country illegally.

Trump's Promises Of Deportations Create Uncertainty For N.J. Family

2:07pm January 13, 2017

by Joel Rose

Desiree Armas is a straight-A high school senior who hopes to go to college. But she and her parents are in the U.S. illegally. They're now in limbo, fearful of what's ahead under the new president.

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Immigrants, union members, workers and supporters marched in downtown Los Angeles last spring to call for greater rights for immigrants and improved conditions for workers.

Politics & Government

Anticipating Trump: Deportation Fears Give Immigrant Advocates A Boost

8:23pm January 03, 2017

by Adrian Florido

Nationwide, local officials have vowed to defy President-elect Donald Trump should he try to deport immigrants in their cities. Some advocates wish they had stood up sooner.

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Many large-scale farms rely heavily on immigrant labor. And many farmers are opposed to Donald Trump's strong stance against illegal immigrant.

Big Battles Over Farm And Food Policies May Be Brewing As Trump Era Begins

3:30pm December 28, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump hasn't said much about food and farm policy or named his choices for top food-related jobs. But the coming years will likely see profound battles over food and nutrition.

Palma's mother, Rita, stands outside the family's house in El Paso. She says her son was born in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, because she did not have enough money to give birth at an American hospital.

National

You Say You're An American, But What If You Had To Prove It Or Be Deported?

3:12pm December 22, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

It's illegal for immigration officials to detain U.S. citizens. But an NPR analysis of public records found that in an eight-year period, some 1,500 people who were held turned out to be Americans.

A sign marks the border between Canada and the U.S. near Beecher Falls, Vt.

Police And Illegal Immigration: What Our Neighbors Do

4:43pm December 21, 2016

by Martin Kaste

In the U.S., local jurisdictions choose whether to help with federal immigration enforcement, but in Canada and Mexico, it's different. Cooperation is expected.

President-elect Donald Trump and investor Wilbur Ross, his nominee for commerce secretary, pose for a photo following their meeting at Trump International Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., on Nov. 20.

Trump's Immigration Plan Could Undermine Promise To Boost Economy

3:21pm December 20, 2016

by John Ydstie

Donald Trump says he will double the U.S. growth rate; that requires getting more people into the workforce. The president-elect also plans to limit immigration, the biggest source of new workers.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks with members of the media after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York on Wednesday.

From Immigration To Infrastructure, Big-City Mayors Draw Up Wish List For Trump

9:58pm December 08, 2016

by Cheryl Corley

Worried about policy changes and potential cuts in federal funding that Donald Trump warned of on the stump, mayors are now sharing their ideas with the president-elect as he sets his urban agenda.

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday about whether immigrants can be detained indefinitely without a chance to persuade a neutral judge that they are entitled to temporary release.

National

Supreme Court Tests Whether Detained Immigrants Have Right To Hearing

6:30pm November 30, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court tests whether immigrants facing deportation are entitled to a hearing, with possibility of release within the U.S., if they have been held for six months or longer.

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People attend an immigration rally outside the Supreme Court in June.

National

Supreme Court To Consider How Long Immigrants May Be Detained Without Bond Hearing

10:52am November 30, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The legal issue before the court tests whether people who are detained for more than six months have a right to a bond hearing. This involves permanent U.S. residents or people seeking asylum.

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Carmen Spoerer, right, rallies among others protesting against sanctuary cities near the Santa Maria courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif. on Aug. 13.

National

Trump Vows To End 'Sanctuary Cities,' But No One Can Agree What That Label Means

12:01pm November 19, 2016

by Martin Kaste

Donald Trump wants to punish local law enforcement that doesn't cooperate with immigration law, but the decisions to enforce are varied, and some worry it could lead to abuse.

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