Illegal Alien Removals: FY 2015

DHS released its immigration enforcement data for FY 2015 along with self-congratulatory analysis from Secretary Jeh Johnson claiming enormous success in ensuring the security of our borders and the integrity of our immigration laws. The facts say otherwise.

Feds Can't Locate Thousands in the U.S. with Terror Connections

Testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee last Thursday, a State Department official admitted the government does not know the whereabouts of thousands of foreigners in the U.S. who had their visas revoked over terror concerns.

Cruz, Rubio Battle Over Immigration in Fifth Republican Debate

Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) battled over immigration during last week's Republican debate in Las Vegas, thrusting their evolving feud on the issue to the forefront of the presidential race.

Texas’ Other Border Surge

In fiscal year 2015, two-thirds (28,371) of all Cubans came through the Laredo Sector of the U.S. border, an 82% increase from the previous fiscal year.

Surge of Unaccompanied Minors into Texas Continues to Cost Taxpayers Millions

While the media focuses its attention on incoming Syrian Refugees, states along the southern border are continuing to experience large surges of UACs and family units from Central America, costing...

Phoenix City Council Steps Closer to IDs for Illegal Aliens

The City of Phoenix is steps closer to issuing identification cards for illegal aliens following a 5-4 vote by the City Council to continue to explore such a proposal.

Tennessee Hearing on Refugees

Tennessee lawmakers heard testimony this last week on the refugee resettlement process in their state.

New Border Surge - How to Respond

FAIR spokesman Ira Mehlman appeared on the O’Reilly Factor to discuss a new surge of unaccompanied minors crossing illegally into the U.S. at the Mexican border.

Omnibus Budget Deal Sells Out Public Interest on Immigration

In his first go-round on budget negotiations as Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) proved just as ineffectual in promoting and protecting the public interest in the area of immigration as his predecessor, John Boehner.

FAIR's Statement on Donald Trump’s Muslim Immigration Comments

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, President of FAIR, in response to comments made by Donald Trump.

Dan Stein on Donald Trump

Dan Stein appeared on Newsmax TV to discuss remarks by Donald Trump on Muslim immigration.