Politics Jul 13 Wait lists at U.S. border frustrate, confuse asylum seekers 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
Nation Jul 10 Border authorities use pandemic powers to expel immigrants 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… By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Politics Jun 25 WATCH: CBP chief Mark Morgan testifies on immigration enforcement challenges 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. By Courtney Vinopal
Nation May 07 Strict U.S. border policy may remain as virus eases, says acting CBP chief 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… By Ben Fox, Associated Press
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
Jul 15 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: Border Patrol employees under investigation for Facebook posts In our news wrap Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that 70 current and former employees who belonged to a secret Facebook group are under investigation for offensive posts about migrants and lawmakers. Also, a Virginia state judge sentenced… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 4:12 What it’s like inside U.S. facilities where migrants are being held The national firestorm over conditions for migrants in U.S. custody continues. Demonstrators gathered across the country Tuesday to protest after news of another migrant death broke. Meanwhile, a report from the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general referenced “dangerous overcrowding… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 7:28 Why Rep. Castro says Trump is making migrant detention centers worse The circumstances for migrants held in U.S. custody continue to stir national controversy. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has visited detention facilities and was appalled by what he saw there. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why conditions have gotten worse… Continue watching