Apr 05 Homeland Security chief says families crossing border illegally won’t be routinely separated By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly says parents and children caught crossing the Mexican border illegally won't be separated unless the "situation at the time requires it."… Continue reading
Mar 27 Data on border searches of personal electronics sought in lawsuit against Trump administration By Jack Gillum, Associated Press A group of First Amendment attorneys sued the Trump administration on Monday over access to data showing how often U.S. citizens and visitors had their electronic devices searched and the contents catalogued at American border crossings. Continue reading
Mar 20 Homeland Security releases names of local jails that won’t hold immigrants By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Trump administration is naming some names in its efforts to shame local jails that don't cooperate with immigration authorities. It's putting the spotlight on Travis County, Texas, home of liberal Austin. Continue reading
Feb 24 Texas man faces deportation after years of protected status By Associated Press Immigration officials began deportation proceedings this week against a Houston-area father of two who says he had lived for years in the U.S. under a protected status given to some immigrants. Continue reading
Feb 22 AP fact check: Did border agents have their hands tied under Obama? By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Assertions from the White House that immigration-enforcement agents had their hands tied in the last administration are difficult to square with the massive deportations of Barack Obama's presidency. Continue reading
Feb 28 Stolen Picasso painting recovered by New Jersey officials By Carey Reed Authorities alleged the person who sent the package falsely completed the customs declaration, labeling the item a holiday "art craft" worth 30 euros and including a cheeky message: "Joyeux Noel" (Merry Christmas). Continue reading
Dec 24 Border patrol experiments with GPS to track immigrants caught at border By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security Department is experimenting with a new way to track immigrant families caught crossing the border illegally and then released into the U.S.: GPS-enabled ankle bracelets. Continue reading
Sep 11 Obama administration sharply reduces number of deportations By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is on pace this year to deport the fewest number of immigrants since at least 2007, even as he has postponed until after Election Day his promised unilateral action that could shield millions more from… Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch Local Police Team Up with Federal Immigration Officials In Phoenix, 10 federal immigration officers work with the local police department to investigate crimes that involve illegal immigrants. As more cities mull such collaborations, proponents say they help both agencies, but critics worry that they deter some crime victims… Continue watching