US threatens legal action against Texas on shelter closures
The Biden administration threatened Monday to pursue legal action if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t rescind his order shutting down federally funded shelters that house migrant children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without their parents.
The Biden administration threatened Monday to pursue legal action if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t rescind his order shutting down federally funded shelters that house migrant children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without their parents.
3,900 kids separated from parents at border under Trump, task force finds
Biden’s Family Reunification Task Force identified 3,913 kids separated from parents at the U.S.-Mexico border under Trump's “zero-tolerance” policy.
Biden’s Family Reunification Task Force identified 3,913 kids separated from parents at the U.S.-Mexico border under Trump's “zero-tolerance” policy.
Kamala Harris to Guatemalan migrants weighing trek to US: 'Do not come'
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
SCOTUS rules against green card path for immigrants with temporary status
The Supreme Court has ruled people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons cannot apply to become permanent residents.
The Supreme Court has ruled people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons cannot apply to become permanent residents.
'Don't go!': Migrant boy screams after being abandoned along US-Mexico border, video shows
A video shows a migrant boy screaming "don't go" after being left alone at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A video shows a migrant boy screaming "don't go" after being left alone at the U.S.-Mexico border.
US officials to expedite immigration court cases of families arriving on border
Families arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico will have their cases fast-tracked in immigration court, the Biden administration said Friday.
Families arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico will have their cases fast-tracked in immigration court, the Biden administration said Friday.
Border Patrol nabs 32 Mexican nationals dressed in camo in Arizona
Mounted Border Patrol officers arrested nearly three dozen border crossers decked out in camo near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
Mounted Border Patrol officers arrested nearly three dozen border crossers decked out in camo near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
DHS ends contracts with 2 immigration jails accused of mistreating inmates
The Biden administration will stop using immigration detention facilities in Massachusetts and Georgia that are the subject of abuse allegations.
The Biden administration will stop using immigration detention facilities in Massachusetts and Georgia that are the subject of abuse allegations.
Number of migrant children in US custody more than doubled in past two months, data shows
Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say that while some shelters housing the migrant children are safe and provide adequate care, others are endangering children’s health and safety.
Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say that while some shelters housing the migrant children are safe and provide adequate care, others are endangering children’s health and safety.
‘We Build the Wall’ campaign co-founder indicted on charges of tax fraud
Brian Kolfage, co-founder of the “We Build the Wall” online fundraising campaign, has been indicted for alleged tax fraud by the North District of Florida attorney’s office.
Brian Kolfage, co-founder of the “We Build the Wall” online fundraising campaign, has been indicted for alleged tax fraud by the North District of Florida attorney’s office.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
Group marches in Milwaukee calls for immigration reform
Immigrants who have lived and worked in Milwaukee for years said now is the time for immigration reform. They ask that Congress and President Joe Biden hear their call.
Immigrants who have lived and worked in Milwaukee for years said now is the time for immigration reform. They ask that Congress and President Joe Biden hear their call.
Milwaukee march calls for immigration reform, celebrates workers
Immigrants who have lived and worked in Milwaukee for years said now is the time for immigration reform. They ask that Congress and President Joe Biden hear their call.
Immigrants who have lived and worked in Milwaukee for years said now is the time for immigration reform. They ask that Congress and President Joe Biden hear their call.
Biden administration will limit immigration arrests at courthouses
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
Biden orders ICE, CBP to drop ‘illegal aliens,’ ‘assimilation’ when referring to migrants
President Joe Biden has ordered departments not to use certain terms when referring to noncitizens.
President Joe Biden has ordered departments not to use certain terms when referring to noncitizens.
Number of kids traveling alone at US-Mexico border hits all-time high in March
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded.
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded.
Yemeni men arrested at border were on FBI terrorist watch list
U.S. Border Patrol agents in California arrested two men in two months who turned up on the terrorist watch list.
U.S. Border Patrol agents in California arrested two men in two months who turned up on the terrorist watch list.
Poll: 40% of American disapprove of Biden's handling of the Mexico border crisis
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
Trump may visit US-Mexico border region ‘soon,’ former aide says
Neither Biden nor Harris have visited the border region since taking office but members of the administration joined members of Congress in a visit to a facility in Texas on Wednesday.
Neither Biden nor Harris have visited the border region since taking office but members of the administration joined members of Congress in a visit to a facility in Texas on Wednesday.
Biden selects Harris to lead response to migrant surge at US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House's response to the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border.
President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House's response to the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border.