Dept. of Justice suing Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York over immigration policy

The Department of Justice has filed charges against the state of New York and Governor Kathy Hochul for allegedly failing to comply with federal law by shielding illegal immigrants, new Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday.

Migrant crossings at US-Canada border drop amid immigration policy change

Migrant apprehensions at the U.S.-Canada border fell 60% in late 2024. Some are crediting the Trump administration's immigration policies, while others point to Biden administration changes and the weather.

Migrant crossings plummet at U.S.-Canada border
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Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Canada border have dropped by 60% in recent months, according to new federal data. The decline follows President Trump?s immigration policies, which include executive orders, ICE crackdowns, and increased border security. FOX 5?s Stephanie Bertini revisits the northern border to investigate what?s behind the drop, speaking with local officials, law enforcement, and immigration experts about the shift.

Cardinal Dolan fires back at VP J.D. Vance over immigration policy comments

Vice President J.D. Vance is facing backlash from Cardinal Timothy Dolan after Vance accused Catholic bishops of profiting from immigration aid.

Cardinal Dolan v. JD Vance over immigration
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Vice President JD Vance is facing backlash from the Catholic Church, including New York?s Cardinal Timothy Dolan, over comments he made criticizing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Vance suggested that the Church?s opposition to certain Trump administration immigration policies was financially motivated, a claim Cardinal Dolan called "scurrilous" and "not true." FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.

Trump administration targets NYC, other sanctuary cities in federal funding freeze

New Attorney General Pam Bondi has made one of her first moves to pause federal funding for sanctuary cities in the United States, including New York City.

Second judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.

Project 2025 protests against Trump planned for US state capitols

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders were planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states, including NY, NJ and CT.

El Salvador offers to take US deportees, including violent criminals

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has offered to accept deportees from the U.S., including non-Salvadoran migrants and even U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes.

U.S. refugee freeze leaves Afghan allies in limbo
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The Trump administration has temporarily paused Afghan refugee resettlement programs and halted Special Immigrant Visa approvals, leaving thousands of Afghans?many of whom assisted U.S. forces?stranded. Advocates and veterans are urging the government to resume the process, as families remain in limbo. FOX 5?s Teresa Priolo reports.

Tracking known ICE raids, arrests in New York City: List

It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump's mass deportation project began across the U.S., and since then, thousands of undocumented immigrants have been arrested, including many in NYC.

How court backlogs slow down migrant deportations

The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to deport migrants with criminal backgrounds. But by law, before deportation, they are required to have a final order of removal – and this can take years.

How court backlogs slow down migrant deportations
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The Trump administration is cracking down on efforts to deport who they say are criminal migrants. But by law, before they can be deported, they are required to have a final order of removal. FOX 5 NY?s Jessica Formoso explains why this process can take years.

Can sanctuary cities protect you from deportation? Here are the criteria for ICE detentions

As promised during his campaign, second-term President Donald Trump is sending ICE agents to detain and deport those without proper documentation and those with criminal pasts out of the United States. Here are the criteria for who can get detained and deported.

NYC sanctuary city: Protections and questions under the Trump administration

How will President Trump’s immigration crackdown impact NYC? Take a deep dive into the uncertain future of New York City’s sanctuary city status as the president's new administration moves forward with mass deportation policies and tougher immigration enforcement.

Are Sanctuary cities like NYC under threat?
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How will President Trump?s immigration crackdown affect New York City? FOX 5?s Stephanie Bertini takes a deep dive into the uncertain future of NYC?s sanctuary city status as Trump?s new administration moves forward with mass deportation policies and tougher immigration enforcement.

Afghan refugee in Concord worries about Trump's order to freeze resettlement funds

Assad, an Afghan refugee now living in Concord, had been receiving help from a resettlement agency. But now, that money might dry up under President Donald Trump.