World Dec 10 Foreigners allowed to travel to the U.S. without a visa could soon face new social media screening By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Politics Nov 13 Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, local sheriff says The next city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday. By Allen G. Breed, Associated Press
Politics May 05 Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the U.S. illegally $1,000 to ‘self-deport’ The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that it's also paying for travel assistance and that people who use their CBP Home app to tell the government they plan to return home will be "deprioritized" for detention and removal by… 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
Jul 13 Wait lists at U.S. border frustrate, confuse asylum seekers By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 7:16 How U.S. immigration policy is pushing migrants to take more dangerous routes By Stephanie Sy 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… Continue watching
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