Immigration Enforcement

Tracking the impact of immigration enforcement on Metro Atlanta communities.

Back in El Salvador, journalist Mario Guevara speaks about future of MG News in Atlanta

As MG News focuses on international news, staff in Atlanta is unsure about the future of the outlet

Latest in Immigration Enforcement
Georgia facility with history of alleged medical abuse resumes immigration detention

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now holding immigrants at the Irwin County Detention Center in South Georgia.

Spanish language journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador

Amongst friends and family, a mix of heartbreak, and fear as the long-time reporter, known for covering ICE, lands back in his home country.

Immigration Court Orders Deportation of Mario Guevara

The Spanish language journalist has been in ICE custody for nearly 100 days

“We assumed something was going to happen”

285 South talks to Spanish-language outlet in Savannah on the latest from the Hyundai plant raid

A Gainesville resident pulled over for a cracked windshield is now in ICE detention—and, his family says, at risk

More than two months since Antonio’s arrest, his family is struggling to get clarity on what’s happening to him behind closed doors.

Rodney Taylor speaks to 285 South from inside Stewart Detention Center, as he awaits final verdict on his case: “It’s a hard place to be”

The Gwinnett County resident and double amputee who’s been in immigration detention since January is awaiting a decision on his case.

Detention of reporter Mario Guevara hits Atlanta’s Hispanic community: “Nobody does what he does”

After two months in immigration detention, his newsroom feels “empty” and many of his followers say they feel less secure

An Augusta man decided to “self-deport.” The government arrested him anyway.

The Department of Homeland Security says that when undocumented people declare their intention to leave the country, via the CBP Home app, they’ll be “deprioritized” for immigration enforcement. That’s not what happened to David.

Immigration check-ins can be daunting. But in Atlanta, volunteers are showing up to help

Outside federal offices downtown, supporters offer snacks, know-your-rights cards—and, in some cases, connections to legal resources