Migrant Surge and Policy Changes Have Resulted in Record Number of Immigration Fraud Complaints in NYC
Although no single source compiles complaints, the Office of New Americans revealed a significant rise in complaints, from 21 in 2023 to 58 in 2024
Less Than 2 in 10 Mexicans Are Getting Asylum In The U.S. As Immigration Crackdown Continues
A key factor driving this decline is the acceleration of asylum hearings, largely due to the use of a "rocket docket" system.
Border Patrol Agents Under Fire in HRW Report for Denying Asylum, Expelling Families to Danger
"Agents were often abusive and seemed unwilling to follow US and international human rights law," said the border policy director at the organization
Canada Targets Refugees with Tougher Ads Amid Trump's Tariff Threats: 'Claiming Asylum Is Not Easy'
The campaign also coincides with polls showing a growing number of Canadians who believe there is "too much immigration."
Asylum Seekers Running from Latin American Countries Are Denied More Than Anywhere Else, Report Finds
The asylum grant rate has plummeted to 35.8%, a stark decline from the 52.6% peak observed in September 2023.
GOP Senator Pushes for Return of Trump-Era Immigration Policy that Mexico Has Described As a 'Red Line'
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul plans to reinstate the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy which the Biden administration terminated in 2021
Appeals Court Rules Against Border Policy That Turned Away Asylum Seekers After Capacity Reached
The practice known as "metering" was implemented in 2016 and expanded under the Trump administration before being discontinued in 2021
Texas Has Bussed Over 45,000 Migrants to NYC; Many of Them Have Gone Back
Some 10% of all arrivals to New York City have chosen to return to Texas after being offered one-way bus tickets by city authorities
Immigration Advocates Call for More Relaxed Asylum Restrictions as Migrant Deaths Hit Record Numbers
Certain sectors of the US.-Mexico border, such as El Paso, saw record number of deaths reported during Fiscal Year 2024
Biden Administration Further Toughens Asylum Restriction at the Southern Border as Elections Near
The new rules determine that the daily average of arrivals has to be below 1,500 for almost a month before the restrictions can be lifted
Human Rights Watch calls on Latin America countries to step up aid for Haitian, Venezuelan migrants
The NGO urges governments to improve protection schemes, grant legal status and reverse "onerous visa requirements" for millions of Haitians and Venezuelans
Biden admin. considers making it much harder to reach the threshold to lift the asylum ban
Under the proposed changes, restrictions would only be deactivated if the seven-day average of unlawful border crossings stay below 1,500 for 28 days
CBP One App Faces Criticism For Inadequate Vetting Of Migrants
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the app has "increased CBP's capacity to process migrants more efficiently and orderly while cutting out unscrupulous smugglers who endanger and profit from vulnerable migrants."
Migrant crossings have plummeted more than 80% since their December peak
Lawful pathways for migrants to enter the U.S. are just one of the reasons authorities credit for the notable reduction
Cities across the country are bridging labor gaps by hiring asylum seekers with work permits
From Denver to New York, labor plans are helping stimulate local economies and reduce government spending on migrant support
U.S. to speed up asylum process at Canadian border in response to increase in migrant crossings
So far in fiscal year 2024, Border Patrol agents have taken into custody 16,500 migrants who crossed the U.S.-Canada border illegally
Woman killed and two others wounded in NYC shooting at gathering related to Venezuelan elections
Detectives believe the shooting stemmed from the robbery of a necklace; authorities say they are looking for at least two men
What is 'the shout test' and what effect is it having in the decline in border arrests?
As part of the Biden administration's crackdown on asylum seeking, migrants must express such fears as opposed to being asked about them by agents
Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum seekers pro bono amid massive backlog
The American Bar Association said it's "leveraging its existing resources to help and encourage more lawyers" in such proceedings
Border crossings have dropped so much they are nearing the threshold to lift the partial ban on asylum seeking
The government's executive order determines such an action if the seven-day average of daily apprehensions drops below 1,500
Humanitarian groups are reporting that CBP One app is being used by cartels to target migrants
The app which allows asylum seekers to schedule appointments with border officials may be exposing migrants to dangers
Judicial Disparities In Minnesota Highlight 'Refugee Roulette' In Asylum Cases
Unlike regular courts, most immigration court asylum proceedings and documents are not public, there are no juries and immigrants are not given a lawyer if they can't afford one.
Mayorkas says DHS officials are "well-trained to recognize expressions of fear" in asylum seekers
The DHS Secretary also touted Biden's recent executive order saying it's "changing the calculus for those considering crossing our border"
Daily border encounters drop below the Biden administration threshold set in executive order
U.S. agents said they have detained, in average, fewer than 2,400 migrants a day
Massachusetts Gov. Healey sends officials to Texas border to deter migrants from coming to the state
The goal is to warn migrants and local authorities that the state's emergency shelter system is full.
Chicago's migrant shelter population halved as spring evictions increase
The city recently placed a 60-day limit on shelter stays for incoming migrants.
Arrests at the border down by 25% since Biden's executive action, CBP says
The agency said that apprehensions in May were down by 9% compared to April, and continued to decrease in June
No Effective Screening Of Non-Citizens And Asylum Seekers: Department Of Homeland Security
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are unable to access all the federal data needed to thoroughly screen and check people trying to enter the U.S., DHS said.
Biden administration gets sued over executive action cracking down on asylum seeking
The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which had already anticipated its willingness to do so
Texas sees 74% decline in illegal border crossings since beginning of Operation Lone Star
Texas DPS Chief Steve McCraw testified before the Senate Border Security Committee.