May 07 U.S. drops Trump plan for more biometric data on immigrants By Associated Press U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the proposed rule submitted for public comment in September would be withdrawn as part of the new administration's goal of reducing "barriers and undue burdens" in the immigration system. Continue reading
Dec 28 Aid groups aim to bring health care to migrants on way to U.S. By Julie Watson, Associated Press A humanitarian organization led by U.S. military veterans has treated thousands of migrants over the past year at two clinics in a Mexican town across the border from Texas. Continue reading
Sep 15 Democrats to investigate forced surgery claims at Georgia detention center By Elliot Spagat, Jeff Amy, Associated Press In a complaint filed Monday, a nurse alleges that the Irwin County Detention Center performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records. Continue reading
Sep 04 ‘Our country is in a state of emergency.’ First-time voters reflect on why they are voting in 2020 By Justin Stabley A new set of eligible Americans will cast ballots for the first time this year. These first time voters plan to participate in an election that comes in the midst of a global pandemic that has affected schooling, work, the… Continue reading
Sep 01 U.S. seeks to collect more personal information of noncitizens By Ben Fox, Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it would soon propose to expand the collection of personal biological information by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Continue reading
Jun 16 For immigrants, marching with Black Lives Matter has risks By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press Many immigrants feel solidarity with the Black Lives Movement and want to participate in ongoing national marches. But they face an added risk of ending up in immigration custody if they get arrested, even for protesting peacefully. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 9:45 Photographer known for images of bald eagles deported back to war zone By Tom Casciato, Michael D. Regan, Mori Rothman A Yemeni wildlife photographer specializing in images of bald eagles spent 22 years in the U.S. before he was deported in January to his country in the midst of civil war. Now, as stories like his recede from the news… Continue watching
Apr 03 Some migrants detained in Louisiana are being released, lawyers say By Associated Press Several lawyers say they have been notified that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would start releasing their clients, some of whom had been previously denied parole, amid the ongoing pandemic. Continue reading
Feb 10 Judge orders feds to release immigrants detained during marriage interviews By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press A federal judge in Maryland has banned immigration officials from arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants who are seeking legal status based on their marriages to U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 8:53 Yielding to U.S. pressure, Mexico clamps down on migrants By Nadja Drost, Bruno Federico Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President Trump, Mexican authorities are stopping many migrants… Continue watching