Stories by Ximena Bustillo

The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.

Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.

An NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass.

The departure adds to a string of recent personnel changes at the Department of Homeland Security, a year into President Trump's administration.

Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Coast Guard.