Apr 15 Watch 9:18 Amid Trump crackdown, U.S. immigrants head to Canada By PBS News Hour Following President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and recent roundups of undocumented immigrants, a wave of people has crossed the border into Canada, where they believe there is less risk of detention and deportation. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 31 More people are entering Canada illegally, but no one knows for sure why By Larisa Epatko Canada, known for setting out the welcome mat for refugees, has attracted hundreds of asylum-seekers over the past few months. These immigrants, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, are entering illegally from the U.S., though the exact reason is… Continue reading
Mar 04 Canada minister addresses influx of asylum-seekers from U.S. By Associated Press Canada is enforcing border laws and is willing to put more resources in place to deal with the influx of asylum-seekers from the United States, federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said Saturday… Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 7:50 Why Uganda is one of the world's most hospitable refugee destinations By PBS News Hour In a world struggling with anti-immigrant sentiment, Uganda provides a rare hospitable welcome for those seeking asylum. Refugees live in settlements where they are able to run small businesses, attend mosques and children attend school. The country’s support system is… Continue watching
Nov 08 Update: Honduran woman profiled in NewsHour story granted new hearing to seek refuge in U.S. By John Carlos Frey, Stephen Fee A 19-year-old domestic abuse victim from Honduras, profiled two weeks ago on PBS NewsHour Weekend, will receive another opportunity to seek refuge in the United States. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 9:51 As Sweden offers shelter, Denmark tries to discourage refugees By PBS News Hour Two Scandinavian neighbors, Sweden and Denmark, are handling the European migrant crisis in vastly different ways. While Sweden has taken in the largest number of refugees in relation to its population of all EU nations, Denmark is implementing policies to… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch Immigration lawyer helps detainees in New Mexico know their rights By PBS News Hour A group of lawyers filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Friday, charging immigration officials with violating the due process rights of detainees held at a New Mexico detention center. Special correspondent Kathleen McCleery talked Laura Lichter -- with… Continue watching
Jan 16 Britain grants asylum to Afghan atheist on grounds of his beliefs By Ellen Rolfes An Afghan atheist, who has been living in the United Kingdom since 2007, has been granted asylum in Great Britain this week. Had he returned to Afghanistan, the former Muslim feared persecution, even a possible death sentence under sharia law,… Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch Refugees fleeing violence in Syria confront dire conditions in Bulgaria Refugees fleeing violence in Syria confront dire conditions in Bulgaria… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch U.S. Looks for Serious Interest From Russia in Working Together U.S. Looks for Serious Interest From Russia in Working Together… Continue watching