Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – January 30, 2026

1/30/26
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 30, 2026.

National

Axios Last-minute hiccups hit Dems' deal with White House as shutdown looms
By Stephen Neukam & Hans Nichols

Politico Your city could be next, Dem mayors warn
By Myah Ward, Beth Johansen & Sophia cai

Politico Trump admin sues woman who failed to self-deport for nearly $1 million
By Josh Gerstein

KFF Potential Impact of the Federal Pause on Immigrant Visas From 75 Countries on the U.S. Health Care Workforce
By Drishti Pillai & Samantha Artiga

Local

The Associated Press Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’
By Giovanna Dell’orto & Rebecca Santanna

Maine Morning Star Sen. Collins says Homeland Security ended enhanced ICE operation in Maine
By Lauren McCauley and Emma Davis

The New York Times Minneapolis Mayor Urges Other Cities to Stand Firm Against Immigration Crackdown
By Mitch Smith, Chelsia Rose Marcius, Clyde McGrady & Catie Edmondson

California Matters Immigration arrests surge by 1,500% in San Diego: ‘I feel the temperature rising’
By Wendy Fry & Nastasha Uzcategui-Liggett