Politics May 05 Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the U.S. illegally $1,000 to ‘self-deport’ By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Politics Jan 22 Migrants can now be arrested at churches and schools after Trump administration throws out policies The move announced Tuesday reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two key federal immigration agencies — Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection — from carrying out immigration enforcement in sensitive locations. By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Politics Dec 01 U.S. border officials are closing a remote Arizona crossing because of overwhelming migrant arrivals The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will temporarily close south and northbound traffic to vehicle and pedestrians at the remote Lukeville, Arizona border crossing with Mexico. By Anita Snow, Associated Press
Politics Jul 13 Wait lists at U.S. border frustrate, confuse asylum seekers Opaque waiting lists for asylum-seekers to enter the United States at the Mexico border have carried over from the Trump administration, frustrating many migrants to the point that they cross illegally. By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Nation Jun 28 Watch 7:16 How U.S. immigration policy is pushing migrants to take more dangerous routes The U.S. and Mexican governments are investigating the deadliest human smuggling case in modern U.S. history. At least 51 people died after they were trapped in a sweltering tractor-trailer abandoned on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, policy… By Stephanie Sy
Jul 10 Border authorities use pandemic powers to expel immigrants By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Because of the coronavirus, U.S. authorities wield extraordinary power to immediately expel Mexicans and Central Americans to Mexico, waiving laws that include rights to seek asylum. A father and 9-year-old son were whisked back to Mexico when encountered in San… Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: CBP chief Mark Morgan testifies on immigration enforcement challenges By Courtney Vinopal The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs will hold a hearing June 25 on the evolving challenges facing the Customs and Border Protection agency. Continue reading
May 07 Strict U.S. border policy may remain as virus eases, says acting CBP chief By Ben Fox, Associated Press A Trump administration official says a policy of stricter border enforcement imposed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak may have to stay in place even as the virus begins to ebb in the U.S. and life in the country starts… Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Acting CBP chief says fewer border crossers apprehended in August By Associated Press The Trump administration says it saw a 30% drop in the number of people apprehended at the southern U.S. border from July to August, amid summer heat and aggressive crackdowns on both sides of the border to deter migrants. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 5:08 How the Trump administration explains ongoing family separations at the border The American Civil Liberties Union says the Trump administration has continued to separate migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, despite a federal judge’s 2018 ruling to stop the practice. Amna Nawaz talks to the ACLU’s Lee Galernt… Continue watching