New Congressional Caucus on Global Migration will seek to reframe debate away from strict border control
The newly formed caucus will be led by a trio of progressives in the house and it will seek to bring awareness to the root causes of migration to the U.S.
U.S. Government to pay over $2.5 million to family of children wrongly accused of human trafficking
"No reasonable person should be expected to endure the distress suffered by the plaintiffs" said the judge in charge of the case
The "vast majority" of migrant deaths under ICE detention could have been avoided, report says
As of 2024, ICE currently detains approximately 38,000 people each day in a network of about 130 detention centers nationwide.
Over 400 migrants brought to U.S. by ISIS-affiliated network identified by DHS
About 50 of them remain loose, officials told NBC News
Department of Homeland Security releases new set of rules for migrants claiming refugee status
The parole program was created in October of 2022 for Venezuelans, but it was extended in January of 2023 to include Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans.
Medicaid spending on migrants in Florida plummets after DeSantis' crackdown on illegal immigration
DeSantis signed a law in 2023 directing hospitals that accept Medicaid to ask patients about their immigration status
Panamanian president-elect offers Biden deal to shut down Darien Gap, a main migration route to U.S.
José Raúl Mulino told a journalist he wants to start daily repatriation flights for undocumented immigrants from Panama if the U.S. pays for them
Trump says he proposed forming a fighting migrants league to the head of the UFC
The comments were while talking about cracking down on immigration during a speech. White confirmed Trump said that to him but that it was a "joke"
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
Latino voters prioritize pathway to citizenship for undocumented migrants as way to alleviate crisis
Pocketbook issues such as affordability remain at the top of the list for Latino voters. But now they are also seeking answers to the migrant crisis.
Migrants who died crossing the border remain waiting to de identified in morgues in Arizona, Florida
The remains of at least 1,500 undocumented immigrants who died trying to cross the border remain waiting to be identified in morgues along border cities
U.S. extends work permits for migrants with TPS from El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua
The measure will now expire in March 2025
Border shelters run low on food and hygiene products as migrants stay longer amid crackdown
Tougher measures imposed both in the U.S. and Mexico mean that those in Juarez face greater uncertainty about their future
Latino voters favor Trump on immigration over Biden, poll says
The study, by Equis, show that Democrats no longer hold an advantage among Latino voters in handling this issue.
Former Trump campaign aide labels Biden's strategies to win Latinos back "a Hail Mary"
Bryan Lanza went on CNN to express doubt that Biden's effort will help him stem losses of Hispanic voters
Ecuador suspends visa waiver deal with China following surge on irregular migration
The decision is set to go into effect on July 1. Authorities have seen an increase in people who get to Ecuador and don't leave through "regular routes"
Migrant encounters continue dropping in June amid increased crackdowns from U.S., Mexico
Figures have dropped 24% compared to May in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. CBP now reports an average of 560 daily encounters
Ending DACA could shrink the U.S. economy by hundreds of billions of dollars, new study suggests
DACA turned 12, but it remains on life support as it prepares to face legal battles. Ending it, however, could be even more detrimental to the economy.
Advocates and lawmakers celebrate Biden's executive action to protect spouses of American citizens
Under the newly announced policy, some 500,000 undocumented spouses will be shielded from deportation and given a pathway to citizenship
Biden administration announces executive action protecting undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens
About half a million people could be shielded from deportation under the new measure
Federal judge halts Iowa law allowing state authorities crack down on illegal immigration
Same as many other such initiatives put forward by Republican-led states, the law will be on hold while it makes its way through the courts
Advocates, lawmakers urge federal judges to prevent a New Jersey private migrant jail from opening
Concerns from advocates and state Democrats come after a 2023 ruling that allowed a private immigrant jail in New Jersey to remain open
Judge weighs closing migrant shelter in El Paso as Texas AG says it's involved in migrant smuggling
Annunciation House representatives have called the accusations "utter nonsense"
Some shelters in Mexico's side of the border are becoming overwhelmed as rejection of migrants rises
Sonora, south of Arizona, is seeing many arrivals. Others in Texas and California have not felt the pressure yet, according to The Associated Press
DHS Secretary Mayorkas denies increase in CBP One appointments after crackdown on asylum seeking
The official said the government has "limited capacity" to process requests given through the app
Biden planning to offer legal status to undocumented immigrants who lived in the U.S. at least 10 years
The plan would only reach those married to U.S. citizens, according to CBS News
Prominent Venezuelan gang may be making its way to the U.S., but how do they cross the border?
El Tren de Aragua is a transnational criminal gang that originated in a Venezuelan prison. Rumors allege they are now operating in the U.S.
Immigrant advocates ask NYC for $4M to aid non-English-speaking families
About three dozen organizations signed a memo Wednesday to expand a communications program.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico warns of 'great consequences' for migrants who don't enter legally
"They will be returned to their home countries and will not be allowed into the United States for five years," said Ken Salazar
Amid mounting pressure from U.S., Mexico adopts new tactic: wearing migrants out until they give up
Since the new strategy was implemented, crossings from the southern border have decreased 40% from their all-time high in December 2023