A former immigration official supports Trump's enforcement measures but warns that ending birthright citizenship would be a "logistical nightmare."

Casa del Migrante, is operating beyond its capacity as asylum seekers and deported nationals find themselves stranded at the U.S.-Mexico border, volunteers tell The Latin Times

"This is an unprecedented power grab that will put countless lives in danger," said Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project

The current immigration scenario has the potential to empower smugglers, increase dangerous crossings, and exacerbate instability at the U.S.-Mexico border

"If someone is at the border, especially in cold conditions, we'll act in a humanitarian way," she said. "But it's better for them to return to their country"

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently said her administration is working with the U.S. to find a solution

Although actions span everything from energy policy, deregulation, and federal workforce reforms, a significant portion of the orders focuses on immigration

The issue adds pressure on Europe's current migration challenges, a top priority for EU leaders, with several member states pushing for stricter measures

The founder of the Americas Migration Brief sat down with The Latin Times to discuss who takes the mantle if the upcoming admin deters asylum seekers

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

A key factor driving this decline is the acceleration of asylum hearings, largely due to the use of a "rocket docket" system.

"Agents were often abusive and seemed unwilling to follow US and international human rights law," said the border policy director at the organization

The campaign also coincides with polls showing a growing number of Canadians who believe there is "too much immigration."

The asylum grant rate has plummeted to 35.8%, a stark decline from the 52.6% peak observed in September 2023.

Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul plans to reinstate the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy which the Biden administration terminated in 2021

The practice known as "metering" was implemented in 2016 and expanded under the Trump administration before being discontinued in 2021

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

Certain sectors of the US.-Mexico border, such as El Paso, saw record number of deaths reported during Fiscal Year 2024

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

The NGO urges governments to improve protection schemes, grant legal status and reverse "onerous visa requirements" for millions of Haitians and Venezuelans

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

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."

Lawful pathways for migrants to enter the U.S. are just one of the reasons authorities credit for the notable reduction

From Denver to New York, labor plans are helping stimulate local economies and reduce government spending on migrant support

So far in fiscal year 2024, Border Patrol agents have taken into custody 16,500 migrants who crossed the U.S.-Canada border illegally

Detectives believe the shooting stemmed from the robbery of a necklace; authorities say they are looking for at least two men

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

The American Bar Association said it's "leveraging its existing resources to help and encourage more lawyers" in such proceedings

The government's executive order determines such an action if the seven-day average of daily apprehensions drops below 1,500

The app which allows asylum seekers to schedule appointments with border officials may be exposing migrants to dangers