SocietyCommentary
Misrepresenting Themselves at the Border
It’s not just the number of individuals crossing our southwest border illegally that’s surging; it’s the number of families. But many of those “families” turn… Read More
SocietyNews
ICE ‘Ready’ to Apprehend and Deport a Million Illegal Immigrants
The acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the government is “ready” to identify, detain, and deport the illegal immigrants who have ignored… Read More
SecurityNews
4 Things to Know About Ken Cuccinelli, Trump’s New Chief for Lawful Immigration
As acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli becomes a key player in the Trump administration’s enforcement of… Read More
SocietyNews
Rep. Crenshaw Says Rep. Ocasio-Cortez ‘Getting Bolder With Her Lies’ About Border Crisis
Texas GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw called New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a liar after she claimed migrants in detention centers are being forced to… Read More
SocietyNews
Federal Judge Blocks Billions of Dollars for Border Wall Funding
A federal judge in California barred the Trump administration Friday night from reallocating $2.5 billion to construct border barriers. U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam, an… Read More
Health Care Analysis
Podcast: Rep. Paul Gosar, a Dentist-Turned-Lawmaker, Discusses True Health Care Reform
Health care reform isn’t moving in Congress, but for Americans overall, it still registers as a top issue. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., a former dentist… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Reps. Dan Crenshaw, Mike Johnson Share How They Want to Tackle Border Crisis
Republican Study Committee Chairman Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, join us to share their thoughts on immigration, socialism, bipartisanship, and more. Read… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
A Border Patrol Agent Shares What It’s Really Like at the Border
“What was pretty amazing to me … is just how bold these individuals are when they’re crossing the border, giving themselves up knowing that they’re… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Border Crisis Is Getting Worse. Why Are Democrats AWOL?
America is facing an unprecedented surge in illegal immigration, but it seems House Democrats would rather block every proposed solution than act to fix the… Read More
SocietyNews
More Than 100,000 Illegal Migrants Have Escaped Border Patrol Agents in 2019
Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost spoke to Congress on Thursday about the immigration crisis, and how it’s keeping agents from apprehending migrants who cross the… Read More
SocietyNews
Left-Wingers Pile on Chuck Todd for Calling Out Ocasio-Cortez
MSNBC host Chuck Todd sparked a left-wing backlash by criticizing Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rhetoric on immigration enforcement. Ocasio-Cortez drew criticism after saying the U.S…. Read More
SecurityNews
It’s Not Just Central America: Where Illegal Immigrants on the Border Come From
The recent spike in illegal immigration from African countries underscores the increase in migrants coming from around the globe to sneak across the southern border—including… Read More
SecurityNews
ICE Releases List of Murderers and Rapists Protected Under Sanctuary City Policies
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released a list of criminal illegal aliens who were released from jail due to sanctuary city policies, many of whom went… Read More
Law Analysis
Can Trump Really Deport Millions of Illegal Immigrants? What You Need to Know
Right now, a million illegal immigrants have exhausted all their legal appeals and yet still live in the United States illegally, partially thanks to lackluster… Read More
SecurityNews
Mexico’s Crackdown Nabs Nearly 800 Illegal Immigrants in 1 Day
Mexico apprehended nearly 800 illegal migrants Saturday, an indication that its government is stepping up immigration enforcement amid pressure from President Donald Trump. Mexican authorities… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Recent Agreement With Mexico Will Alleviate Border Crisis, but Further Reforms Needed for Long-Term Solution
After a week of negotiations, the U.S. and Mexico came to a landmark deal on addressing the Central American migration crisis. If implemented correctly, it… Read More
SocietyNews
Sen. Hawley Tears Congress Apart for ‘Refusal’ to Address Immigration Crisis, Child Smuggling Rings
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley vehemently criticized lawmakers for failing to address one of the darkest results to emerge from the current immigration crisis: child… Read More
SocietyNews
House Democrats Appeal Court Ruling That Rejected Their Bid to Stop Trump’s Wall
House Democrats asked the D.C. Court of Appeals on Monday to review a judge’s decision rejecting their request to block Defense Department funding for wall… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Trump’s Negotiations With Mexico Delivered a Big Win
President Donald Trump is claiming a big win with Mexico after the country agreed to send 6,000 troops to block migrants from crossing through. In… Read More
SecurityCommentary
We Hear You: Visiting the Border Patrol in Laredo, Texas
Editor’s note: The Daily Signal’s audience responded to the reporting our Fred Lucas did from the U.S.-Mexico border at Laredo, Texas. Here’s a sampling. Write… Read More
SocietyCommentary
SocietyNews
Mexico Steps Up Illegal Immigration Enforcement After Trump’s Tariff Threat
The Mexican government is showing signs of increased illegal immigration enforcement and cooperation with their U.S. counterparts following President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Around 200… Read More
SocietyNews
ICE Acting Director Says Family Deportations Are on the Table
Acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Mark Morgan said his agency is not ruling out the possibility of arresting and deporting migrant families… Read More
SocietyNews
4 Things to Know About House Democrats’ ‘Dream and Promise’ Amnesty
The House has passed legislation 237-187 that would grant citizenship to an estimated 2.5 million undocumented immigrants, in a largely party-line vote. “America’s Dreamers represent… Read More
SocietyNews
Federal Judge Rejects House Bid to Stop Trump’s Border Wall
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday ruled against House Democrats who tried to block the Trump administration from reallocating Defense Department funds for… Read More
SecurityNews
Border Patrol Catches 116 Africans at Texas Border
The Border Patrol is seeing an increase in migrants from African countries who are blending in with the large numbers crossing the southern border illegally… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: Preserving Freedom and Other Pressing Concerns
Editor’s note: We thought we’d catch up on some enlightening letters emailed to us on a variety of subjects covered in recent weeks by The… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Podcast: Andy Biggs on Mueller’s Statement, Border Security
Special Counsel Robert Mueller recently broke his silence on the Russia investigation, and Democrats are ramping up calls for impeachment. Today, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.,… Read More
SecurityNews
‘Daily, Our Agents Save Somebody’s Life’: Border Patrol Agents Recall Cases of Heroism and Compassion
LAREDO, Texas—Temperatures along the southwest border here average about 90 degrees, and inside the trailer of an 18-wheeler can go up to 120 degrees, said… Read More
SecurityNews
No Border Wall, but This Will Have to Do for 1 Texas City
LAREDO, Texas—Pulling up in an SUV outside the 10-foot-tall fence at Laredo College, Narcizo Ramos recalls the problems the school used to have with unwanted… Read More
