The number of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. grew for the first time in more than 15 years. That’s according to a new study from the non-partisan Pew Research Center of how the population has changed over time.
The unauthorized immigrant population increased for the first time since 2007, jumping from 10.5 million in 2021 to 11 million in 2022, according to a Pew analysis. Looking state-by-state, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Texas saw their unauthorized immigrant population grow, from 2019 to 2022. Only California saw a decrease.
Overall, more than 70 million immigrants have come to the U.S. since 1965, including 10.6 million from Mexico and 2.8 million from India. Immigrants today account for 13.8% of the population, below the record 14.8% in 1890.
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ICE held about 60,000 people as of Sept. 21, the most recent data available. In the prior month, 1,151 detainees were held in isolation for at least one day — the most ever. The count has topped 1,000 every month since April. -
An Arizona tribal member got mixed up in a close-call mistake made by local authorities at an Iowa jail after nearly being turned over to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. -
The U-visa is approved in limited quantities to immigrant victims of certain crimes who agree to work with law enforcement. If approved, it provides a path to a green card and a work permit. -
The Tucson Baseball Team was scheduled to host its fifth home series game at Tucson’s Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium starting Nov. 18. But the team says it’ll be playing those games in Mexicali, Mexico, instead amid ongoing issues getting U.S. visas. -
The complaints come at the same time as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum navigates delicate negotiations with the Trump administration, one analyst says.
