Georgia teen remains in ICE custody after stay denied; lawyer says judge can reopen case

A Dunwoody teenager fighting to stay in the United States is facing a new setback in court, but his attorney says the legal fight is not over.

• Apr 29

Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.

• Apr 28

Marietta ICE protest sparks fierce debate over detention and enforcement

Saturday's "Communities Not Cages" demonstration in Cobb County highlights the deep divide over immigration policy under President Donald Trump.

• Apr 26

As ICE expands, Atlanta leaders approve measures to track enforcement, resist facilities

The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved two resolutions aimed at responding to federal immigration enforcement activity and proposed detention facilities within the city.

• Apr 21

Planned Atlanta protest spotlights Flock Safety amid rising surveillance debate

Demonstrators have planned a rally outside company headquarters, raising concerns about privacy and immigration enforcement, while Flock says the criticism is rooted in misinformation.

• Apr 17

Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg launched a criminal contempt inquiry after he said officials defied an order to turn around flights of Venezuelan migrants bound for El Salvador.

• Apr 14

Ossoff backs bill forcing ICE to get local approval for detention centers

If the Ossoff-backed bill becomes law, ICE would have to get written approval from local and state officials before it can create any new detention centers.

• Apr 13

ICE detaining fewer non-criminals, driving a decline in detention population

The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement strategy.

• Apr 13

Pope Leo, President Trump at odds over immigration in U.S. and Iran war

Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States.

• Apr 12

U.S. set to deport family of Iranian propagandist "Screaming Mary"

The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."

• Apr 11

DHS reviewing immigrant warehouse sites in Georgia, Texas, Maryland and 5 other states

Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.

• Apr 1

Georgia lawmakers consider collecting DNA from immigrants charged with minor crimes

A proposal in Georgia could allow DNA to be collected from immigrants taken into custody for minor offenses.

• Mar 31

What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

• Mar 30

Midnight train: Traveling America by rail during the government shutdown

Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.

• Mar 29

Georgia lawmakers, advocates fight deportation of Rodney Taylor

Demonstrators and Rodney Taylor's family delivered a petition with 7,500+ signatures as concerns grow over conditions at Stewart Detention Center.

• Mar 26

Census shows U.S. metro areas where growth slowed the most in 2025

Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.

• Mar 26

Delta's role in ICE deportations raises due process questions

A child's immigration case is fueling national and online debate — and raising new questions about how deportations are carried out, including the role of major airlines like Delta.

• Mar 25

Resolutions regulating ICE operations in Atlanta pass key city council vote

Members of the Atlanta City Council want to do everything in their power to stop ICE from building a detention facility in the city limits.

• Mar 24

For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers

Airline passengers are saying that Transportation Security Administration workers need to get paid.

• Mar 22

Social Circle residents voice approval of cutting water to planned ICE facility

Residents in the small Georgia city of Social Circle say that the fight against a planned ICE detention center has unified the community.

• Mar 18

Social Circle officials cut off water to site of planned ICE detention center

The City of Social Circle​ has a message for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: No water for its planned detention center until the agency starts sharing information.

• Mar 16

McBath confronts Noem on disabled ICE detainee: "miscarriage of justice"

Double amputee Rodney Taylor's alleged neglect in Georgia detention sparked tough questions for ex-DHS Sec. Noem from Rep. McBath—just before Noem's firing by Trump.

• Mar 5

Beloved Savannah teacher mourned after crash with ICE-pursued driver

Kindergarten and first grade students at a Georgia school are mourning their teacher days after she was killed by a driver who authorities say was fleeing federal immigration officers.

• Feb 19

Sen. Warnock files amendment blocking funds for Georgia ICE facilities

Under Sen. Raphael Warnock's amendment, ICE couldn't use new funding to open immigrant detention centers in Social Circle or Oakwood.

• Feb 13

Family of deported Georgia veteran urges Board of Immigration Appeals to reopen case

Wade's attorney says a court order tied to a separate legal matter prevented him from getting a hearing before an immigration judge, and is now pursuing congressional and legal avenues to bring him home.

• Feb 11

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