Jan 11 Watch 6:55 At Yuma border crossing, authorities see more 'family units' taking risks U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seen a sharp rise in the number of families seeking asylum at the southern border. Some walk in on their own and surrender to authorities, while others try to slip past without being noticed. Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: Stocks tank again amid rising interest rates, potential government shutdown In our news wrap Thursday, Wall Street plunged again amid slumping tech stocks, rising interest rates and fears of an impending government shutdown. The Dow Jones was down 464 points, the Nasdaq dropped 108 and the S&P 500 slid 39. Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 8:55 Trump administration says it will keep immigrants in Mexico throughout asylum process The Trump administration has announced it will keep asylum seekers in Mexico while they await the outcome of their cases. It’s a way to block them from settling in the U.S. during the asylum process, which can take years. Theresa… Continue watching
Dec 19 Judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on who can apply for asylum By Colleen Long, Associated Press The judge said the administration's policy on asylum seekers violates federal immigration law and that "it is the will of Congress -- not the whims of the executive" that sets the standards for expedited removal. Continue reading
Dec 11 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow asylum ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Two federal courts have temporarily blocked the policy President Donald Trump announced in response to caravans of migrants that were approaching the border. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 5:36 How Trump's border decisions represent 'completely new' American policy As immigration policy takes center stage, we analyze the administration's recent moves on border closures and asylum requests. Scott Shuchart worked on immigration for the Department of Homeland Security under both President Obama and President Trump. He's now a senior… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 4:50 After long, dangerous journey, this migrant's dream may end in Tijuana We followed Honduran Karla Cruz from southern Mexico to the U.S. border as she traveled with a caravan of migrants. She hoped to escape violence at home and make it to Texas, where her mother fled 15 years ago. But… Continue watching
Nov 25 Incoming Mexico gov't: No deal to host US asylum-seekers By Amy Guthrie, Associated Press Mexico’s incoming government denied a report Saturday that it plans to allow asylum-seekers to wait in the country while their claims move through U.S. immigration courts, one of several options the Trump administration has been pursuing in negotiations for months. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 6:43 Does Trump's new border directive violate federal law? More than 5,700 service members are providing support at the U.S.-Mexico border. Now, the president has authorized troops to defend border patrol agents, “including a show or use of force (including lethal force).” Nick Schifrin talks to former Army lawyer… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 5:45 Why Chief Justice Roberts' response to Trump matters In a rare move, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts responded to President Trump’s recent criticism of a judge who ruled against his new asylum rules. Roberts countered that “the U.S. does not have Obama judges or Trump… Continue watching