Undocumented Immigrant Faces a Choice: Become an Informant for ICE or Be Deported
ICE told Carlos Rueda Cruz to focus on “illegal aliens” with criminal histories. He would need to produce one name per month or be sent back to Mexico.
The War on Immigrants
The Intercept has been reporting from the front lines and the borderlines — exposing the lies and the inhumanity of U.S. immigration enforcement agencies.
“Kick Ass, Ask Questions Later”: A Border Patrol Whistleblower Speaks Out About Culture of Abuse Against Migrants
The former agent said that he could not stand by as he saw reports that the abuses he witnessed continue -- including the destruction of water jugs.
Justice Department Attempts to Suppress Evidence That the Border Patrol Targeted Humanitarian Volunteers
Text messages between Border Patrol agents and wildlife officials bolster claims that No More Deaths volunteers in Arizona were targeted for prosecution.
Nursing Mother Describes Forced Separation From Infant at the Border: “They Said It Wasn’t Their Problem the Baby Wasn’t Eating”
Amid a lawsuit over the asylum process, a Salvadoran mother gives details for the first time of how she was separated from her baby.
A 5-Year-Old Girl in Immigrant Detention Nearly Died of an Untreated Ruptured Appendix
A 5-year-old girl fell gravely ill while in Border Patrol custody in McAllen, Texas. Her mother repeatedly sought medical care before her appendix ruptured.
Children Separated Under Trump's “Zero Tolerance” Policy Say Their Trauma Continues
Children who were separated from their parents at the border tell The Intercept that they continue to live in fear.
Trump Administration Says Deportable Immigrants Can’t Go to the Courts — Even If Their First Amendment Rights Are Violated
An activist says he was targeted for deportation because of First Amendment-protected speech. The government says he can't have a day in court.
Donald Trump Isn’t Just Slashing the Refugee Quota, He’s Dismantling the Entire Resettlement System
As the president prepares to slash the refugee cap to another historic low, advocates say the figure is no longer a reliable indicator of actual admissions.
FBI Pressed Detained Anti-ICE Activist for Information on Protests, Offering Immigration Help
ICE has been criticized for detaining and deporting other activists, but this case also indicates an FBI interest in anti-ICE protests.
For Parents Deported Without Their Children, Lack of Information From the U.S. Government Is Excruciating
Nearly two months after they were deported without their children, distraught parents say no one from the U.S. government has contacted them.