Jun 06 Pence says Mexico tariffs still set for Monday By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. is "encouraged" by Mexico's latest proposals to head off U.S. tariffs by stepping up efforts to halt illegal immigration over the southern border. Continue reading
Jun 06 Homeland Security watchdog slams conditions at ICE detention facilities By Colleen Long, Associated Press The Homeland Security Department's internal watchdog says rotting food, moldy and dilapidated bathrooms and agency practices at immigration detention facilities may violate detainees' rights. Continue reading
Jun 05 How the U.S. and Mexico could find common ground on immigration By Courtney Vinopal President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Mexico with new tariffs unless that government stops the flow of asylum seekers to the U.S. has sent officials from both countries scrambling to come up with solutions on illegal immigration, in the face… Continue reading
Jun 05 Trump administration cuts English classes, legal services for immigrant kids By Associated Press The Health and Human Services department notified shelters around the country last week that it was not going to reimburse them for teachers' pay or other costs. The move appears to violate a legal settlement known as the Flores agreement… Continue reading
Jun 05 GOP senators line up against Trump's Mexico tariff plan By Lisa Mascaro, Luis Alonso Lugo, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Despite the opposition, it is unclear whether there are enough Republicans who would vote against Trump to stop the tariffs from being enacted. Continue reading
Jun 04 House OKs immigration bill, despite Trump veto threat By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats shunned a White House veto threat and muscled legislation through the House Tuesday that would bestow a chance for citizenship on an estimated 2 million-plus migrants, a bill that stands virtually no chance of enactment but lets them showcase… Continue reading
Jun 04 Mexico says it sees good chance of avoiding 5 percent U.S. tariff By Luis Alonso Lugo, Darlene Superville, Associated Press "By what we have seen so far, we will be able to reach an agreement," Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said during a press conference held at the Mexican embassy. "That is why I think the imposition of tariffs can… Continue reading
Jun 03 U.S. and Mexico begin immigration talks as tariffs loom By Lisa Mascaro, Hope Yen, Associated Press The talks aim to fend off President Donald Trump's threat of 5 percent tariffs on all imports from Mexico. Continue reading
May 31 What Mexico has done to limit the tide of migrants By Maria Verza, Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Trump says Mexico "can easily fix" the problem of immigration to the U.S. Here's a look at what Mexico has done so far to stem the tide of migrants. Continue reading
May 31 2020 presidential candidate Jay Inslee calls for pathway to citizenship By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Inslee unveiled wide-ranging immigration proposals unveiled, as he drew sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump on legal and illegal immigration. Continue reading