While immigration has been a contested public policy issue at various points in U.S. history, recent changes to immigration policy have heightened public attention on the subject. As a result, many journalists and news organizations are working to inform the public about the government’s enforcement of immigration laws.

This guide seeks to assist members of the press in navigating legal issues that may arise during the course of that coverage, while also explaining some of the tools that the press and the public can use to monitor the government’s actions in this area.