Archive - Beyond the Border

Here’s What's Happening to the People ICE Arrests in Immigration Court

Many are fighting to keep their court cases open so that they can still request asylum.

Jun 24 •

Detained Man Says ICE Isn't Treating His Colon Cancer

The Guatemalan man told officials that he had colon cancer when he first arrived at Otay Mesa Detention Center, according to his medical records.

Jun 10 •

May 2025

Canceled permits, cries for help and a court update

A quick immigration news roundup and a few notes on ICE detaining people at immigration court

May 30 •

ICE Detains People After Immigration Court Hearings in Nationwide Operation

In San Diego, officers tried to arrest two men who weren’t the people they were looking for. One had a medical emergency.

May 23 •

The Trump Administration Quietly Moves to Restrict Access to Asylum and Other Protections in Immigration Court

Even with the threat of torture in a Salvadoran prison hanging over their heads, migrants are more likely to be told "no" when seeking refuge in the…

May 13 •

Special edition: International human rights tribunal condemns US killing of immigrant

The family of Anastasio Hernández Rojas has waited nearly 15 years for official recognition of what happened to their loved one at the San Diego-Tijuana…

May 1 •

April 2025

Tijuana Shelter Director Has Simple Solution for Changing Border Policies: Adapt

Casa del Migrante has hosted migrants since 1987, but with the Trump administration slashing foreign aid, the shelter is navigating a new way forward.

Apr 22 •

Soccer-loving father of four caught up in El Cajon immigration raid

The operation included dozens of officers, some with guns in hand, as they moved through a paint business.

Apr 8 •

March 2025

Venezuelan Dad Deported to Salvadoran Prison Was Family Man Who Worked for DoorDash

Alirio Guillermo Belloso Fuenmayor’s wife is trying to find a way to get him released and home to Venezuela.

Mar 25 •

More People in ICE Custody Means Smaller Meals and Delayed Medical Care, Detainees Say

Those being held say they're having to gather donations to clothe and feed the new arrivals.

Mar 11 •

February 2025

Trump Administration Fires Immigration Judges as It Tries to Ramp Up Deportations

The judges’ union estimated that as many as 10,000 hearings will not happen this year because of the lost work

Feb 25 •

Labeling Cartels and Gangs as Terrorists Could Hurt People Fleeing Them

Even those robbed by a cartel or gang can be denied asylum for providing support to a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization

Feb 11 •

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