Feb 11 Report highlights dangers for asylum seekers in Mexican city By María Verza, Associated Press A new report says the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo continues to be a dangerous place for asylum seekers waiting to cross into the United States after being sent back to await the outcome of their petitions. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 10:43 What Trump’s new immigration rules mean for the detention of migrant children The Trump administration is proposing major changes to rules about how long migrant families can be held in government custody, arguing that the move will yield more humane conditions in detention facilities. But critics fear the regulations will have the… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 6:21 Why Rep. Gallego says Republicans should be ‘ashamed’ of silence over Trump tweets A political firestorm has erupted over tweets from President Trump telling four American women of color in the House to “go back” to where they came from. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what Trump is trying… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 5:54 Trump’s tweets aren’t racist, argues Rep. Comer Washington is reeling as a result of racist tweets President Trump made Sunday, in which he blasted four women of color in the House and said they should return to where they came from, although all four are American citizens. Continue watching
May 15 Watch 2:57 Trump to propose overhaul of U.S. immigration system President Trump is returning to a familiar issue: immigration. On Thursday, Trump is expected to deliver a speech in which he proposes an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system, including the number of immigrants accepted, development of a wall between… Continue watching
Mar 05 Watch 6:12 Why increased family crossings are challenging border resources U.S. Customs and Border Patrol says over 76,000 migrants crossed into the U.S. from Mexico last month -- twice as many as in February 2018. The increased volume reflects a greater proportion of migrant groups containing family units, for whom… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 6:30 The facts behind the administration’s border ‘crisis’ claim Ahead of his address on the government shutdown and border wall, President Trump tweeted that the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border was a humanitarian and national security crisis. Meanwhile, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said that the “crisis… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 4:24 News Wrap: Migrant boy who died in U.S. custody had the flu In our Friday news wrap, New Mexico officials now say the 8-year-old Guatemalan boy who died in U.S. custody this week had the flu. DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen visited El Paso on Friday to discuss the case. Also, Gustavo Perez… Continue watching
Jul 07 1-year-old goes to court to get reunited with family By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press The 1-year-old boy in a green button-up shirt drank milk from a bottle, played with a small purple ball that lit up when it hit the ground and occasionally asked for "agua."… Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch Wave of child migrants pose challenges for Florida schools By April Brown For the many unaccompanied minors who have crossed into the United States from Central America fleeing violence and poverty, most end up waiting months, or even years, as their cases go through court. While they wait for the backlogged immigration… Continue watching