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All Fact-checks for Immigration

stated on May 14, 2025 in in a press conference

On California offering affordable health care access for immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

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stated on May 9, 2025 in an interview

The Immigration and Nationality Act “stripped Article III courts, that's the judicial branch, of jurisdiction over immigration cases.”

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stated on April 30, 2025 in a Facebook post

“In 1996, Congress specifically authorized the executive branch to conduct non-judicial deportations NOT SUBJECT TO DUE PROCESS.”

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stated on April 29, 2025 in an interview

“If people come into our country illegally, there’s a different standard” for due process.

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stated on April 30, 2025 in a post on X

"Republicans just voted in the House Judiciary Committee to allow Trump to DEPORT U.S. citizens to a foreign country."

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stated on April 29, 2025 in an interview with ABC News

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia “had ‘MS-13’ on his knuckles tattooed. … He had ‘MS’ as clear as you can be. Not 'interpreted.’”

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stated on April 13, 2025 in a post on X

Arizona Democrats “needed a lawsuit to force them to remove 50,000 noncitizens from voter rolls.”

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stated on April 10, 2025 in a NewsNation interview

Under the SAVE Act, “as long as you have a Real ID … it should be easy for you to register to vote.”

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stated on March 4, 2025 in una publicación en TikTok

El presidente Donald Trump aprobó una nueva ley “que exige la implantación obligatoria de un chip en todos los extranjeros”.

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stated on April 1, 2025 in a post on X

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia “was a convicted MS-13 gang member.”

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stated on March 23, 2025 in una publicación en Facebook

Imagen muestra a “uno de los manifestantes que participó en el vandalismo contra un concesionario de Tesla. La deportación a El Salvador fue consecuencia de sus acciones”.

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stated on March 5, 2025 in una publicación en TikTok

“El presidente Donald Trump anunció una nueva ley que prohíbe a los inmigrantes hablar español en público en los Estados Unidos”.

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stated on March 19, 2025 in una publicación en Facebook

El presidente Donald Trump “firma orden ejecutiva para obligar a los bancos a que les quiten un 10% de dinero” de sus ahorros a los inmigrantes.

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stated on March 8, 2025 in una publicación en Facebook

“Nueva ley en EE.UU. impone cadena perpetua a inmigrantes que residen ilegalmente en el país”.

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stated on February 20, 2025 in una publicación en Facebook

"Nueva orden ejecutiva desde la Casa Blanca tiene identificado a más de 47,000 cubanos con residencia legal los cuales serán puestos en proceso de deportación por haber viajado a Cuba después de su aprobación de asilo político".

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stated on March 25, 2025 in una publicación en TikTok

A partir del 28 de febrero “para comprar en supermercados pedirán tu identificación, pero no es por seguridad, es para cazar inmigrantes ilegales”.

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stated on February 20, 2025 in a speech at CPAC

President Joe Biden’s immigration policy was “a giant voter importation scam.”

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stated on February 18, 2025 in social media posts

“An ICE minivan was reportedly set on fire in Philadelphia.”

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stated on February 11, 2025 in a TikTok post

Under the SAVE Act, “if you are a woman that has changed your name from your birth certificate, let’s say through marriage … you are no longer eligible to vote.”

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stated on February 10, 2025 in an X post

“FEMA sent $59M LAST WEEK to luxury hotels in New York City to house illegal migrants… That money is meant for American disaster relief.”

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Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know

Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know

By Maria Briceño • May 12, 2025

Has Trump faced more deportation-related court injunctions than his predecessors?

Has Trump faced more deportation-related court injunctions than his predecessors?

By Loreben Tuquero • April 30, 2025

Fact-checking Donald Trump's 100-day rally in Warren, Michigan

Fact-checking Donald Trump's 100-day rally in Warren, Michigan

By Madison Czopek • April 30, 2025

Cómo falsedades y engaños impulsaron la agenda migratoria de Trump en sus primeros 100 días

Cómo falsedades y engaños impulsaron la agenda migratoria de Trump en sus primeros 100 días

By Maria Briceño • April 28, 2025

How spin and falsehoods propelled Trump's immigration crackdown in his first 100 days

How spin and falsehoods propelled Trump's immigration crackdown in his first 100 days

By Maria Briceño • April 28, 2025

Trump skewed the facts about Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, MS-13 gang and deportation

Trump skewed the facts about Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, MS-13 gang and deportation

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • April 23, 2025

Donald Trump’s altered Abrego Garcia photo: Why gang experts dismiss MS-13 link to finger tattoos

Donald Trump’s altered Abrego Garcia photo: Why gang experts dismiss MS-13 link to finger tattoos

By Louis Jacobson • April 22, 2025

Insurrection Act vs. martial law: What power applies to Trump’s April 20 deadline?

Insurrection Act vs. martial law: What power applies to Trump’s April 20 deadline?

By Madison Czopek • April 16, 2025

Fact-checking Nayib Bukele and Trump officials on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s deportation

Fact-checking Nayib Bukele and Trump officials on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s deportation

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • April 14, 2025

Elon Musk’s ‘mind-blowing’ chart isn’t new: People with work permits get Social Security numbers

Elon Musk’s ‘mind-blowing’ chart isn’t new: People with work permits get Social Security numbers

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • April 2, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: What evidence does the government need to deport green card, visa holders?

Ask PolitiFact: What evidence does the government need to deport green card, visa holders?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • March 26, 2025

Tren de Aragua: Que sabemos sobre la pandilla venezolana que Trump designó como terrorista

Tren de Aragua: Que sabemos sobre la pandilla venezolana que Trump designó como terrorista

By Maria Briceño • March 25, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: Is Tren de Aragua invading the US, as Trump says? Legal experts say no.

Ask PolitiFact: Is Tren de Aragua invading the US, as Trump says? Legal experts say no.

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • March 19, 2025

President Donald Trump called for a judge’s impeachment. It’s unlikely to happen.

President Donald Trump called for a judge’s impeachment. It’s unlikely to happen.

By Amy Sherman • March 19, 2025

The facts behind the 19 programs President Donald Trump described as ‘waste’

The facts behind the 19 programs President Donald Trump described as ‘waste’

By Grace Abels • March 12, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: Is Texas measles outbreak linked to 'border'? No evidence, officials say

Ask PolitiFact: Is Texas measles outbreak linked to 'border'? No evidence, officials say

By Jeff Cercone • March 7, 2025

Verificando el discurso del presidente Donald Trump ante el Congreso

Verificando el discurso del presidente Donald Trump ante el Congreso

By Maria Briceño • March 5, 2025

US Rep. Steil labeled Dane County a ‘sanctuary city,’ but it’s complicated

US Rep. Steil labeled Dane County a ‘sanctuary city,’ but it’s complicated

By Ricardo Torres • March 5, 2025

What has Donald Trump done toward his mass deportation promise?

What has Donald Trump done toward his mass deportation promise?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • March 4, 2025

Is Donald Trump keeping his promises on immigration, tariffs and DOGE?

Is Donald Trump keeping his promises on immigration, tariffs and DOGE?

By Louis Jacobson • March 3, 2025

Latest promises about Immigration

Carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history

Designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

Revoke the Temporary Legal Status of Haitians

End birthright citizenship

Finish the border wall

Restore Remain in Mexico program

Restore and expand the travel ban

Create a victims' compensation fund of "migrant crime" from seized gang assets

Provide assistance to Northern Triangle countries

Protect military personnel and veterans from deportation

Create a pathway to citizenship for nearly 11 million people

Double number of immigration judges and staff

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