The Trump administration has unveiled a new policy that makes it mandatory for all illegal aliens 14 years and older to register with the federal government. The program makes them submit biometric data, including fingerprints, and give personal information such as home addresses and work status.

In response to the uptick in immigration enforcement by the Trump administration, private contractor Geo Group has introduced a dramatic increase in surveillance capabilities. The corporation, already tracking approximately 186,000 immigrants through electronic monitoring technology such as ankle monitors and facial recognition technology, is moving to expand its capacity to monitor up to 450,000 individuals.

The Trump administration directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to locate and deport unaccompanied immigrant children who fail to appear in immigration court. The policy marks a radical shift in enforcement priorities, since these children—many of whom are fleeing violence, poverty, and exploitation in their native countries—have long been afforded some legal protections as their asylum claims were pursued.

Cardinal Robert McElroy, who will soon be the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., requested a greater humane immigration policy that values migrants' dignity. During a San Diego news conference, McElroy condemned recent policy changes authorizing immigration enforcement activity in churches and other sacred spaces.

One contentiously debated Senate bill would offer a fast-track path to permanent residency for international students graduating from U.S. universities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The legislation would qualify such graduates for green cards without requiring employer sponsorship, easing the path into the U.S. workforce.

A federal judge has blocked a state law aimed at punishing landlords for renting to undocumented immigrants, saying the law is at odds with federal immigration policies. The law would have imposed fines and legal consequences on property owners who knowingly rent to individuals without legal status.

A new bill introduced in the House would put a clear path to U.S. citizenship into law for undocumented immigrants who served in the U.S. military. The bill would allow noncitizen service members who have completed at least two years of honorable service to apply for citizenship without additional legal hurdles.

A federal court has struck down a state law barring undocumented immigrants from accessing public benefits, including emergency healthcare, food assistance, and shelter programs. The ruling outlined that immigration policy is the sole domain of the federal government, and states can't add to those restrictions or conflict with immigration laws on a national level.

A newly introduced House bill aims to expand access to legal representation for immigrants facing deportation, particularly those in detention centers. The bill would offer federal funding to help nonprofit legal aid organizations and public defenders who work on immigration cases.

A federal judge has halted a recently passed state law that sought to impose stiff penalties on firms that employ illegal workers, claiming that it conflicts with federal immigration and labor laws. The bill, which would have increased the fine and criminal charges against employers who employ unauthorized workers, was resisted by business associations and civil rights groups.