Undocumented Immigrants /tags/undocumented-immigrants Undocumented Immigrants en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT ICE deported an Austin woman and her three children. Two of them are U.S. citizens. /crime-justice/2025-05-08/immigration-customs-and-enforcement-agents-undocumented-immigrants-austin-tx-deportation-family-u-s-citizens A lawyer says Denisse Parra Vargas was stopped last week for having expired tags and told to report to a processing center Tuesday. Her family is now in Mexico. Thu, 08 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT /crime-justice/2025-05-08/immigration-customs-and-enforcement-agents-undocumented-immigrants-austin-tx-deportation-family-u-s-citizens Maya Fawaz ICE has detained a Cedar Park teen with no criminal record. It's happening to migrants nationwide. /politics/2025-02-05/ice-has-arrested-scores-of-migrants-in-the-u-s-who-have-no-criminal-records The Trump administration says it has already arrested thousands of immigrants in the U.S. without legal status. Officials say some have committed heinous crimes, but many don't have criminal records. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:24:47 GMT /politics/2025-02-05/ice-has-arrested-scores-of-migrants-in-the-u-s-who-have-no-criminal-records Sergio Martínez-Beltrán Customers stay away from Latino-owned businesses in Austin, fearing immigration authorities /business/2025-02-05/austin-tx-ice-enforcement-undocumented-immigrants-deportation-trump-administration A food pavilion and flea market off Highway 183 are usually packed on weekends. But business has suffered ever since President Trump issued executive orders cracking down on illegal immigration. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:01:00 GMT /business/2025-02-05/austin-tx-ice-enforcement-undocumented-immigrants-deportation-trump-administration Greta Díaz González Vázquez, Maya Fawaz Austin ISD says it is prepared for potential impact of Trump's immigration policies /education/2025-01-28/austin-independent-school-district-immigration-ice-raids-isd Austin ISD said it knows some families may be feeling fearful, but that the district is committed to providing a safe environment for all students. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:52:53 GMT /education/2025-01-28/austin-independent-school-district-immigration-ice-raids-isd Becky Fogel Advocates urge immigrants in Austin to plan � but not panic � over new Trump orders /austin/2025-01-27/austin-tx-trump-immigration-ice-deportation-raids-undocumented Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis reiterated APD doesn't have a role in enforcing federal civil immigration laws, while advocates have started trainings to educate families on what to do if they're approached by ICE agents. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-01-27/austin-tx-trump-immigration-ice-deportation-raids-undocumented Andrew Weber Trump has promised to restart workplace immigration raids. What does that mean for Texas? /texas/2025-01-17/trump-has-promised-to-restart-workplace-immigration-raids-what-does-that-mean-for-texas Presidents from both parties have raided businesses alleged to have hired people who are in the country without legal status. Here’s what we know about how they may work under a second Trump administration. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:56:00 GMT /texas/2025-01-17/trump-has-promised-to-restart-workplace-immigration-raids-what-does-that-mean-for-texas Stella M. Chávez Austin Public Library offers 'enhanced' library cards for Austinites who need photo IDs /austin/2023-05-03/austin-public-library-offers-enhanced-library-cards-for-austinites-who-need-photo-ids Anyone can get a card, but they're primarily intended for those can't obtain other forms of valid ID, including some people experiencing homelessness. The cards will be accepted by Austin Police, Austin Energy and Austin Public Health. Wed, 03 May 2023 22:42:29 GMT /austin/2023-05-03/austin-public-library-offers-enhanced-library-cards-for-austinites-who-need-photo-ids Kailey Hunt Counties that provided 'sanctuary' to undocumented immigrants saw falling crime rates, study finds /crime-justice/2022-06-15/counties-that-provided-sanctuary-to-undocumented-immigrants-saw-falling-crime-rates-study-finds The research showed that both property and violent crime decreased more in counties that adopted these polices than in nonsanctuary counties. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:44:55 GMT /crime-justice/2022-06-15/counties-that-provided-sanctuary-to-undocumented-immigrants-saw-falling-crime-rates-study-finds Sangita Menon Supreme Court Weighs Trump Plan To Exclude Undocumented Immigrants In Census Case /2020-11-30/supreme-court-weighs-trump-plan-to-exclude-undocumented-immigrants-in-census-case If President Trump succeeds, it will be the first time unauthorized immigrants will not be counted for purposes of drawing new congressional districts. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:36:26 GMT /2020-11-30/supreme-court-weighs-trump-plan-to-exclude-undocumented-immigrants-in-census-case Hansi Lo Wang, Nina Totenberg She's Undocumented, A Taxpayer And An Essential Worker. But She Won't Get A Stimulus Check. /texas/2020-04-16/shes-undocumented-a-taxpayer-and-an-essential-worker-but-she-wont-get-a-stimulus-check Esperanza’s job isn't glamorous, and it's not going to make her rich. But cleaning condominiums and office parks is at least honest work that helps her� Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:19:02 GMT /texas/2020-04-16/shes-undocumented-a-taxpayer-and-an-essential-worker-but-she-wont-get-a-stimulus-check Julian Aguilar | Texas Tribune