Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats broke a political taboo by working with the hard-right Alternative for Germany to toughen rules on immigration. It did not pay off.
Friedrich Merz, German opposition leader and chairman of the Christian Democrats, speaking during a session of the German Parliament in Berlin, on Friday.
One week into Donald Trump’s presidency, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is earnestly arresting and deporting illegal migrants. Cue the celebrity tears. Read More
The president authorized the military to assist in deportations. The planes triggered a crisis between the United States and Colombia, and prompted questions. Here’s what to know.
Major industries like construction, child care and restaurants rely heavily on undocumented workers, who would be hard to replace, economists and employers say.
A building in the Bronx raided by federal immigration agents this week. Though arrests have focused on those with criminal records, the crackdown has sown fear among undocumented workers.
The Justice Department called for an investigation of a sheriff in Ithaca, N.Y., who had released an undocumented man who was later arrested by federal agents.
The Laken Riley Act is the first law President Trump has signed since coming into office. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a New York Times White House correspondent, explains how it will make deportations easier.
Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.
The Trump administration’s first flight deporting Brazilians involved aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing.
When Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, refused military planes carrying deportees, infuriating President Trump, he revealed how heated the question of deportations has become.
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.
Gov. Ron DeSantis last year. Legislative leaders rejected his call for a special session on illegal immigration on Monday and called one of their own instead.
A special session that began on Monday pairs disaster aid with two priorities for both the president and Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee: tougher immigration laws and school vouchers.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, left, and Prime Minister Mute Egede of Greenland arriving in Copenhagen this month to discuss President Trump’s interest in Greenland.
Responding to the killing of a child, the poll-leading Christian Democrats are pushing to overhaul migration laws — possibly with votes from the Alternative for Germany.
Thousands of people gather with candles for a silent vigil following Wednesday’s stabbing that left two dead, including a toddler in Aschaffenburg, Germany, last week.
The country’s leader, Gustavo Petro, backed down after a clash with President Trump, which started when Mr. Petro turned back U.S. military planes carrying deportees.
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