immigration

Groups demand end to info-sharing on asylum-seeking children

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press

Earlier this year, the federal agency tasked with caring for asylum-seeking children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexican border officially took on a new, little heralded role: helping to deport relatives of the young migrants.

Mother whose infant died after detention files claim against U.S. for $60 million

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Yazmin Juarez's lawyers said 1-year-old Mariee developed a respiratory illness while she and her mother were detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. The girl died six weeks later in Philadelphia.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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."…

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.

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…

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.