Stories by

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

Immigration Correspondent

For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage.

New immigration court tactic leads to huge lines and chaos in Miami

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Sep 2, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC

Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas, official says

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Aug 25, 2026, 4:56 AM UTC

ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Aug 15, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC

Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Aug 12, 2026, 8:19 PM UTC

Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children

The firm, Houston-based Burke Law Group has only two attorneys who specialize in immigration and asylum cases. Two of its founders have ties to the Trump administration.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Aug 5, 2026, 8:23 PM UTC

In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jul 14, 2026, 7:54 PM UTC

Houston neighbors started seeing more ICE agents around. Then came a fatal shooting.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican national who worked in construction for more than three decades. The father of three was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after they attempted to pull him over.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jul 10, 2026, 7:08 PM UTC

Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were killed hours later in powerful quakes

On June 24, 146 Venezuelans were deported from Texas to Caracas. Hours later, while the deportees were in a guarded hotel, powerful twin earthquakes struck.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jun 30, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Former ICE leader lands new job consulting on national security and defense

Because of his former job, Todd Lyons cannot engage with the Department of Homeland Security for a year, per federal law.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jun 15, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC