Through the first four months of 2024, the New York City subway system saw a notable decrease in major felonies compared to the same period last year. The data corresponds to an intensified presence of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers throughout the system since the start of this year. The NYPD released new numbers…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned migrants crossing the border to beware of alligators in the Rio Grande, saying, “Cross at your own risk.” Abbott’s warning follows a recent encounter between a local fisherman and an alligator. That encounter reinforced previous warnings from the Border Patrol about the river’s many dangers. The Border Patrol long cautioned…

A San Diego city official has labeled the city as the “new epicenter” for the border crisis, citing a surge in illegal crossings and migrants’ arrivals by boat. San Diego District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond criticized California’s policies, saying that the states actions have contributed to the crisis. “San Diego is the new epicenter for…

A recent poll conducted by The Harris Poll indicated that just over half of Americans endorse the idea of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. According to the survey results, 51% of Americans, including 42% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans, expressed support for deporting immigrants in large numbers. The poll also highlighted that 30% of…

In 2022, 49 migrants were flown to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio, Texas, with the assistance of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla. On Tuesday, April 23, immigration attorney Rachel Self said a few migrants have reportedly qualified for “criminal victims visas” after claiming to be victims of a potential crime. Self said three of the migrants…

The House passed a foreign aid package on Saturday, April 20, a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as he managed dissent within his own party and turned to Democratic colleagues for support. The $95 billion package, divided across four bills, supports Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, replenishes U.S. arms, and includes measures to seize Russian assets and…

In Chicago, a $70 million proposal to address the migrant crisis has sparked a debate, with some residents expressing frustration over what they see as misplaced priorities. In response to backlash, the city has now begun to limit some accommodations for migrants. “$70 million, y’all won’t even put a million dollars in one neighborhood,” Michael…

In July 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s attempt to cancel more than $400 billion in student debt. Biden has since been exploring ways to bypass the ruling. Recently, he announced that over 270,000 individuals enrolled in his income-driven repayment plan (SAVE) will have $7.4 billion in debt canceled. This action brings the…

Last year, more than 500,000 people crossed the Darién Gap on the Panama-Colombia border, a major route for U.S.-bound migrants. This jungle route is a critical issue for politicians in Central and South America as well as the U.S. For José Raúl Mulino, a Panamanian presidential frontrunner, addressing it could be key to winning office.…

Leaders from Douglas and El Paso counties in Colorado jointly filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis, D, and the state on Monday, April 15. The suit contests two Colorado House bills that limit government involvement with immigration detention. Colorado’s current sanctuary immigration laws bar police from arresting and detaining undocumented migrants based on immigration…