Child Immigration Crisis: Mexico Refuses Asylum To Central American Children
In 2013 of the 9,893 children who arrived in Mexico from Central America, only 50 were granted asylum.
Child Immigration Crisis: Guatemala, El Salvador Ask Mexico To Treat Central American Minors 'With Humanity'
Lawmakers from Guatemala and El Salvador have asked Mexican authorities for greater sensitivity in their treatment of migrant children.
Special Report: Why The Child Migrant Crisis Is Hurting Republican Hopes For 2016 Election
The child migrant crisis highlights how out of touch the Republican party is with America's Latino community.
Jorge Ramos, Univision Anchor, Receives Harsh Criticism For His ‘Swim Across Rio Grande’ Segment
Jorge Ramos segment on the migrant children crisis on the US-Mexico border has proved controversial.
Immigration News: Mexico Names Humberto Mayans As Minister To Deal With Southern Border Crisis
Mexican Secretary for the Interior, Miguel Angel Osorio, today named Humberto Mayans as coordinator for Comprehensive Migration for the Southern Border.
Immigration News: US Deports First Planeload Of Honduran Undocumented Migrant Children
The United States deported the first group of Honduran children on the first flight since President Barack Obama pledged to speed up the process.
Immigration News: Pope Francis Asks For Protection Of Unaccompanied Central American Minors
Pope Francis sent a message today in which he called on the international community to protect and shelter migrant children.
Immigration News: US Committee For Refugees And Immigrants Launches 'I Am Solo' Campaign To Help Central American Children
The US Committee For Refugees And Immigrants (USCRI) has launched a campaign to educate the public and create comprehensive solutions to the problemof child migration.
Immigration News: Mexico Issues Official Response To Child Migrant Crisis
Mexico has issued an official response to the crisis of unaccompanied migrant children, issuing a a public policy which includes improving infrastructure .
Mexican Drug War News: DEA Reveals Cartels Use Drones To Transport Drugs From Mexico Into US
Drug trafficking organizations in Mexico are using drones to transport drugs, said the United States Drug Enforcement Agency.
Immigration News: US Child Migrants Are Fleeing Gangs In Central America, NYT Reports
The NY Times reveals that the source of the current child border crisis lies in the dangerous murder rates in Central American countries.
Lupillo Rivera Attacked By Anti-Immigration Protesters In California!
The Regional Mexican singer and brother of the late Jenni Rivera, was attacked during a protest in support of immigrants.
Eric Cantor Didn’t Lose Because Of Immigration Reform, Says New Poll
Dave Brat ran on his opposition to immigration reform. But a new poll indicates that many voters in his Virginia district actually support a reform with a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
‘La Jaula De Oro’ Director Says US Latino Hollywood Distributor Turned Down Idea As ‘Not The Kind Of Films We Do’
Quemada Díez says he thinks Pantelion films has "a responsibility" to take a chance on projects that tackle problems like immigration in a tough way.
Mexican Militias, Migrant Defenders Hold Summit On Citizen Role In Public Security
Mexican activists, former militia leaders and civil-society groups met in Mexico City to talk about ways that citizens can organize to provide services from public security to safe passage for migrants to poverty relief in regions where government is often absent.
‘La Jaula De Oro’ Sweeps Up 9 Ariel Awards During 56th Annual Mexican Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Ceremony
The immigration-themed drama about three Guatemalan teens and one indigenous Chiapanecan hitchhiking to the US on "La Bestia" swept up on Tuesday night.
Immigration Reform 2014: Schumer Says Obama To Take Executive Action If No Bill By August
Senate Democrats say if House Republicans don't pass immigration reform before the August recess, Obama will take executive action.
Jeh Johnson, DHS Head, Says ‘Secure Communities’ Immigration Law-Enforcement Program To Come Under Review
DHS secretary Jeh Johnson said the program might be changed to target immigrants after they were convicted of a crime rather than simply after being booked or arrested.
Fefita La Grande, Dominican Merengue Artist, Forgiven By US For Immigration Violation 13 Years Ago
Fefita la Grande, legendary merengue artist and accordion player, finally got her American visa approved after committing an immigration violation 13 years ago.
Immigration News: Obama Sees 'Narrow Window' For Comprehensive Reform
President Barack Obama has revealed he believes there is a “narrow” window for Congress to pass any kind of comprehensive immigration reform.
Former Migrants To US Suffer Greater Unemployment After Returning To Mexico, Says Study
Unemployment for recently returned migrants in Mexico was almost four times higher than for the rest of Mexicans.
Mexican Migration To US Could Be Back On Rise, Says Financial Group
The financial group says its analysis indicates that the flow of Mexican migrants into the United States is affected less by heavier patrolling of the border and better economic prospects in Mexico, and more by job prospects in the US.
Anthony Bourdain Pens Ode To Mexican Food, Workers On Cinco De Mayo
“As any chef will tell you our entire service economy would collapse overnight without Mexican workers," he wrote on his Tumblr.
Supreme Court Declines Hearing On Nebraska Law Barring Rentals To Undocumented Immigrants
The ordinance requires prospective renters to obtain a $5 permit from the city, which performs a check of immigration status.
Immigration Reform 2014: Boehner Backs Off Mockery Of House Republican Colleagues
Boehner said he may have gone "a little too far" in his mockery of colleagues for their reluctance to act on immigration reform.
Growing Number Of County Sheriffs In Western States Say They’ll Limit Holds Of Immigrants For ICE
Sheriffs in multiple counties in Western states are saying they won't honor ICE "detainees" unless the suspect has been convicted of serious crimes.
Mexican Authorities Detain 300 Central American Migrants Near Southern Border
The 300 migrants were part of a group kept from boarding northward-bound cargo trains after the state of Veracruz filed a suit against two railroad companies for their alleged complicity with gangs that levy a "tax" on migrants.
ICE Data Says Agency Rarely Uses ‘Prosecutorial Discretion’ To Close Cases Against Immigrants
After a case is referred to immigration courts, ICE officers rarely exercise discretion on whether or not to prosecute undocumented immigrants.
Mexican Military Frees 60 Migrants Held Prisoner By Gangs Near Border
Tamaulipas is the same state which saw 72 migrants massacred in 2010.
Immigration Officials Urge Greater Toughness On Asylum Interviews As Number Of Applications From Central Americans Grows
Asylum officers shouldn't admit immigrants who file "credible fear" claims for the right to stay in the US unless their request for asylum will likely be granted, wrote the head of USCIS in a February memo.