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U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas law on suspected illegal immigrants to take effect

Nation Aug 21

Illegal immigration hit record of 14 million in 2023, Pew report finds

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Politics Feb 19

U.S. President Trump arrives in Miami, Florida
Trump administration designates 8 Latin American cartels as ‘foreign terrorist organizations’

The move carries out a Jan. 20 executive order by President Donald Trump and names Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, MS-13 in El Salvador and others.

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Politics Jul 17

Day 3 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
WATCH: Where RNC delegates stand on immigration

Immigration is among the top issues for voters this election; it was the No. 2 issue for Republicans in a June poll from PBS News/NPR/Marist, second to inflation.

By Dan Cooney, Tim McPhillips, Erica R. Hendry

Politics Nov 14

Migrants use train to try to reach U.S. border, in San Nicolas de los Garza
Illegal border crossings into the U.S. drop in October after a 3-month streak of increases

The decline comes during the resumption of deportation flights to Venezuela, shortly after Venezuelans replaced Mexicans as the largest nationality appearing at the border.

By Associated Press

World Nov 01

Suella Braverman walks outside Number 10 Downing Street in London
U.K. interior minister faces backlash, criticism after calling illegal immigration an ‘invasion’

Britain's interior minister is facing criticism for describing migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats as an "invasion."…

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Oct 24

U.S. Border Patrol is sending migrants to offices around the country, but no notice given

By Claudia Torrens, Associated Press

About a dozen migrants who recently arrived in the U.S. and agreed to share documents they received when they were released from U.S. custody while they seek asylum after crossing the border with Mexico. Most had no idea where they…

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Dec 02

The challenges Biden will face on immigration reform

By Daniel Bush

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to sign executive orders on immigration that would represent a clear break from the Trump administration, and could have an immediate impact on the way migrants are treated at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Apr 15

California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California will give cash payments to immigrants living in the country illegally who have been hurt by the coronavirus.

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Oct 08

Watch 7:49
For DACA students, it’s hard to focus on a bright future when faced with deportation fears

By Hari Sreenivasan, Cat Wise

Like many college students, 19-year-old Jimmy Rodriguez has a lot on his plate. But unlike most of his peers, Rodriguez, a DACA beneficiary, is pursuing a degree and a future in a country he may one day be forced to…

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Sep 06

Watch 7:14
The longer children are in detention, the more their health deteriorates, says DHHS

Medical professionals and children’s welfare advocates have warned of health risks from detaining migrant children and separating them from family members. Now, a government agency has delivered a comprehensive report on the issue. Lisa Desjardins talks to Ann Maxwell, assistant…

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