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All Fact-checks for Immigration

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 Armado 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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stated on February 7, 2025 in an Instagram post

Coca-Cola “sells out its own workers to ICE.”

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stated on February 2, 2025 in an Instagram post

Ring is “alerting people about (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids.”

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stated on February 2, 2025 in an interview

At Guantánamo Bay, “we'll have the capacity to continue to do there what we've always done. We've always had a presence of illegal immigrants there that have been detained.”

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stated on January 28, 2025 in a Threads post

“Elon Musk says Italians should stay in Italy and the Japanese in Japan.”

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stated on February 3, 2025 in una publicación en Facebook

"Empresa Coca-Cola le pide perdón a los inmigrantes y le envían un mensaje especial a todos los afectados".

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stated on January 28, 2025 in a senate special session

Florida’s in-state college tuition waiver for immigrants in the country illegally costs the state $41 million.

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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

Some noncitizens on terror watch list were released into U.S., but how many is not clear

Some noncitizens on terror watch list were released into U.S., but how many is not clear

By Jill Terreri Ramos • February 25, 2025

The White House exaggerated how sharply illegal immigration has dropped. Here’s what you should know

The White House exaggerated how sharply illegal immigration has dropped. Here’s what you should know

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • February 20, 2025

Killing chickens, banning TikTok: Six times Trump criticized Democrats for things he also supported

Killing chickens, banning TikTok: Six times Trump criticized Democrats for things he also supported

By Amy Sherman • February 3, 2025

Did Trump find 75,000 to 80,000 missing children? Here’s why experts say that claim is misleading.

Did Trump find 75,000 to 80,000 missing children? Here’s why experts say that claim is misleading.

By Jeff Cercone • January 28, 2025

How do U.S. deportation flights work, what happens when countries refuse to accept them?

How do U.S. deportation flights work, what happens when countries refuse to accept them?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • January 28, 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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