Explore how Idaho is reshaping immigration policy and community ties
Stories by Idaho Statesman journalists, with AI summarization
This collection of stories explores Idaho's recent moves to change immigration enforcement and the effects on communities.
Avelo Airlines will end its Boise flights to begin operating deportation flights for ICE. Idaho State Police are joining a federal program to transport undocumented people convicted of crimes to ICE detention. A Twin Falls refugee was deported to Bhutan, marking the first time that country accepted such a return. Lawmakers advanced bills targeting undocumented immigrants' access to health care, and Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order reinforcing federal immigration cooperation. Rumors and fear about ICE raids have led to confusion among businesses and community members. Boise was controversially listed as a "sanctuary city" by federal officials, drawing criticism from local sheriffs and immigrant advocates, while the Trump administration also revoked student visas for some Idaho university students.
Read the stories below.
'It's really challenging,' one official said. | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has issued a variety of immigration initiatives. | Published February 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis
'We are a Christian nation,' one lawmaker said. 'These are people who need help when they need help.' | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis
'We realize this is a sensitive and complicated topic,' Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement. | Published April 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kevin Fixler
'We are monitoring information that is available to us,' a Boise State University spokesperson said. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis
The sheriff said no political appointee could tell him who compiled the list. | Published June 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday deported Twin Falls resident and refugee Binod Sh... | Published June 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by SEAN DOLAN, The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho
State police, under a new federal agreement, will hand over undocumented people convicted of a crime to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Little announced Thursday. | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sarah Cutler Carolyn Komatsoulis
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