Apr 24 Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a Venezuelan man to El Salvador, judge rules By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A federal judge nominated by President Donald Trump ordered his administration to facilitate the return of a man who was deported to El Salvador last month despite having a pending asylum application. Continue reading
Mar 21 Asylum-seekers deported from U.S. to Panama fear they will be forgotten as options dwindle By Matías Delacroix, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Migrants from Afghanistan, Russia, Iran and China deported from the United States and dropped into limbo in Panama hopped door-to-door at embassies and consulates this week in a desperate attempt to seek asylum in any country that would accept them. Continue reading
Feb 03 ACLU sues Trump administration for shutting down southern border asylum access By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The decision outlined in one of President Donald Trump’s immigration-related executive orders is “as unlawful as it is unprecedented,” said the complaint, filed in a Washington federal court. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 8:08 What options remain for immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. as policies rapidly change By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz The Trump administration has shut down or indefinitely halted most legal avenues for migrants to come to the U.S. The revoked pathways include an end or pause to the CBP One app, humanitarian parole, refugee admissions and protected status for… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch A look at the history of U.S. immigration policies that led to today's complex system By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre President Trump has signed several executive orders making sweeping changes to the immigration system. Immigration was one of voters’ top issues in the election, with many supporting Trump’s message that the current system is broken. But how did we get… Continue watching
Aug 04 UK police clash with far-right rioters who tried to storm hotel housing asylum seekers By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Before bringing the riot under some sort of control, police officers with shields had faced a barrage of missiles, including bits of wood, chairs and fire extinguishers, as they sought to prevent a far-right mob from entering a hotel housing… Continue reading
Jul 25 Venezuelans who fled instability hope for change and to eventually return home By Astrid Suárez, Teresa Medrano, Gisela Salomon, Nayara Batschke, Associated Press Economic and political instability forced millions of Venezuelans to leave, quashing dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country. Continue reading
Jun 27 Why Biden's asylum halt is falling hardest on Mexicans and other nationalities Mexico will take By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The Biden administration's asylum halt that took effect June 5 applies to all nationalities, but those most susceptible to deportation are bearing the brunt of the measure. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 5:26 Biden order restricts how many migrants can seek asylum at southern border By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Ali Schmitz President Biden signed an executive order that temporarily blocks migrants from seeking asylum when border encounters hit a certain number. The president used the announcement to set himself apart from his predecessor and chief rival, former President Trump. The move… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 7:40 Sen. Mark Kelly explains why he supports Biden's plan to limit who can seek asylum By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold President Biden signed an executive order Tuesday limiting the number of migrants who can seek asylum at the southern border. Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from the border state of Arizona, is supporting the president’s move. He joined Amna Nawaz… Continue watching