Apr 28 AP fact check: Trump's follies on immigration, health care By Hope Yen, Associated Press President Donald Trump stretched the truth on various fronts at his Wisconsin rally and in weekend remarks, asserting that an immigration plan to send migrants illegally in the country to sanctuary cities had begun when it hadn’t. He also claimed… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 4:40 ACLU calls six-month deadline for identifying separated families 'absolutely critical' A DHHS inspector general’s report found it likely thousands more children and parents were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border than previously thought. The Trump administration said it needed up to two years to identify the families, but a federal court… Continue watching
Apr 25 Judge gives Trump administration 6 months to identify children split at border By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw said Thursday in San Diego that it was important to set a deadline for finding potentially thousands of children who were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 25, 2018. Continue reading
Apr 25 Trump blocks immigration adviser Stephen Miller from testifying to Congress By Colleen Long, Associated Press The Democratic heads of the House Judiciary, Oversight and Homeland Security Committees sent a letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Thursday saying they were investigating the shakeup and asked for all internal communications related to the departure… Continue reading
Apr 23 Migrants anxious after Mexican authorities raid caravan By Sonia Perez D., Associated Press Central American migrants hoping to reach the U.S. are finding a much tougher trek than those in previous caravans, meeting unwelcoming townsfolk and a surprise raid by Mexican police and immigration agents who detained hundreds in Mexico's south. Continue reading
Apr 17 Barr's decision to eliminate bond for certain asylum-seekers, explained By Alexandra D'Elia Attorney General William Barr's ruling, which will take effect in 90 days, acts on President Donald Trump’s frequent calls to end what he calls the “catch and release” policy, officially known as “release on recognizance,” which allows eligible immigrants to… Continue reading
Apr 16 Trump administration wants to build 2 new migrant tent camps By Nomaan Merchant, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a notice to potential contractors that it wants to house 500 people in each camp in El Paso, Texas, and in the South Texas city of Donna. Continue reading
Apr 15 AP fact check: Trump camp suggests AG William Barr found illegal spying By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press With release of the special counsel's fuller report looming, President Donald Trump and his campaign are twisting the words of his attorney general and the facts of the Russia investigation. Here's a closer look at the president's claims in the… Continue reading
Apr 12 Pelosi says Trump idea to send immigrants to sanctuary cities 'disrespectful' By Associated Press The California Democrat was asked Friday for her thoughts on reports that the White House had considered sending immigrants to places like New York and Pelosi's San Francisco that don't cooperate with federal immigration officials. Continue reading
Apr 12 White House considered sending immigrant detainees to sanctuary cities By Yamiche Alcindor It is not clear how many people the White House proposed releasing into sanctuary cities, but news of the proposal comes as Trump doubles down on his hardline immigration policies through personnel changes and new policy proposals. Continue reading