Nov 27 U.S. officials defend using tear gas on migrants. Here’s a close look at their claims By Joshua Barajas, Amber Partida The U.S. has continued to dismiss criticism over its use of tear gas on a group of asylum-seekers in Tijuana, saying the “chaotic” weekend of border clashes were “predicted” by President Donald Trump and immigration officials. Continue reading
Nov 27 AP fact check: Obama didn’t have a family separation policy By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press President Donald Trump is falsely asserting that the federal policy that split migrant families at the border was practiced by his predecessor, Barack Obama, as well. Here's a look at Trump's claim. Continue reading
Nov 26 What’s happening with asylum-seekers at the border? By Joshua Barajas The busiest port of entry along the southwest border was shut down by U.S. immigration officials this past weekend after hundreds of Central American migrants hoping to declare asylum attempted to cross fencing that separates Mexico and the U.S. Here's… Continue reading
Nov 23 Tijuana mayor declares ‘humanitarian crisis’ over Central American migrants By Associated Press The mayor said the city does not have sufficient infrastructure to attend to the nearly 5,000 migrants who have arrived in Tijuana, Mexico. Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump said if the situation in Mexico were "incontrollable," he would close the border for a "period of time."… Continue reading
Nov 20 Judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing asylum ban By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar agreed with legal groups that immediately sued, arguing that U.S. immigration law clearly allows someone to seek asylum even if they enter the country between official ports of entry. Continue reading
Nov 19 U.S. closes busiest Mexico border crossing for several hours By Yesica Fisch, Julie Watson, Associated Press The United States closed off northbound traffic for several hours at the busiest border crossing with Mexico to install new security barriers on Monday, a day after hundreds of Tijuana residents protested against the presence of thousands of Central American… Continue reading
Nov 16 Judge approves settlement giving some migrant parents second chance at asylum By Joshua Barajas The agreement focuses on a group of migrant parents who were interviewed about their asylum claims after being separated from their children, and subsequently had their claims denied. Continue reading
Nov 09 Appeals court rules against Trump administration on DACA immigration program By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously kept in place a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 7:09 How Trump plans to limit who can seek asylum in the U.S. The Trump administration has announced a plan that would limit the number of non-citizens permitted to claim asylum by barring those who have crossed the border at places other than designated checkpoints. Judy Woodruff learns more from Yamiche Alcindor and… Continue watching