Florida's average gas price sits at $3.92 per gallon, and Miami runs consistently higher. The majority of Miami-Dade residents drive because limited transit coverage leaves most families — especially those juggling children, multiple jobs, and errands across the county — with no realistic alternative. The average Miami commute is 28 minutes, and nearly half of workers face long commutes.

ICE ignoring legal precedent and holding children longer than courts allow Over 900 children detained longer than legal limit Families report serious trauma in children held beyond limit When Russian asylum-seeker Aleksei arrived at the U.S. border with his wife and their 5-year-old twins, he believed their time in immigration detention would be brief. Families with children are generally not supposed to be held longer than 20 days under the Flores Settlement Agreement , a de

The following article is a re-write of an opinion article from Christianity Today. You can read the original article here. Across multiple congregations in Minnesota—including River Valley Church—a troubling pattern has emerged. In sanctuaries once filled with worship and fellowship, attendance has sharply declined. One of the state’s largest Latino churches, which previously held four Sunday services, now gathers for only one, filled to roughly 60 percent capacity. Church le

The recent case of Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son Liam has put a spotlight on how asylum protections are supposed to work in the United States. Adrian and Liam, Ecuadorian nationals who entered the U.S. legally through a port of entry and have an active asylum case, were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota on January 20, 2026, as they returned home from school. Although their attorney and community leaders emphasize that the fami

A new report from American Families United (AFU) reveals a growing crisis among U.S. citizens married to immigrants, with families reporting intense fear, prolonged separation, and mounting emotional and financial strain.

The following is a summary of an article from the LA Times. Read the original article here. Dayanne Figueroa was driving to work in Chicago last month when she unknowingly turned onto a street where an immigration enforcement operation was underway. As she tried to maneuver around the commotion, an unmarked vehicle struck her car. Masked men with guns drawn swarmed her, dragged her from her vehicle, and zip-tied her hands before throwing her into a van. Figueroa—who spent hou

In a rare and forceful statement, America’s Catholic bishops voted almost unanimously Wednesday to denounce the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign, calling it an “attack on God-given human dignity” and urging “meaningful reform of our nation’s immigration laws.” “We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, whether directed at immigrants or at law enforcement,” read the message from the

ICE’s tactics have already created fear, chaos, and confusion among families and communities across the country. Now, their methods are putting the American public at even greater risk, setting an example that criminals can exploit.

Immigration officers arrested a preschool teacher early Wednesday morning after chasing her into the grounds of a private Spanish immersion preschool in Chicago’s North Side, startling parents and young children who witnessed the scene unfold. According to local officials and witnesses, the arrest occurred around 7 a.m. at Rayito de Sol, a bilingual day care and preschool. Several parents waiting to drop off their children said they saw armed officers wearing black vests mark

A Houston teenager said a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent choked him, beat him, and yelled racial slurs at him when he was on his way to school. He is a U.S. citizen.

Shocking video shows a chaotic scene on a quiet Chicago street as Border Patrol agents in tactical gear drag a 67-year-old man from his car while children in Halloween costumes look on in horror. According to his running club, the man, who is a U.S. citizen, was returning from a team run when agents pulled him out of his vehicle, tackled him to the ground and kneeled on top of him, allegedly breaking six ribs and causing internal bleeding. The incident unfolded Saturday in t

If you are a U.S. citizen, you cannot legally be deported by ICE. But mistakes, profiling, and intimidation happen. Being informed,...

A U.S. Army veteran says he was sprayed with tear gas, pepper-sprayed, and violently pulled from his car during a federal immigration raid at a Southern California farm — despite repeatedly telling agents he is a U.S. citizen.

Traveling internationally as a green card holder comes with legal protections, but also potential challenges at the border. Knowing your rights and preparing ahead of time can help ensure a smooth return to the U.S.

Everyone in the United States—no matter their immigration status—has rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The Immigration Legal Resources Center's red cards explain these rights and show examples of how to use them.

Finding a loved one after an immigration arrest can feel overwhelming and frightening. This guide is designed to help you search for someone who has been taken by immigration authorities and may be facing deportation.