Jun 06 U.S. releasing undocumented immigrants, but won't say how many By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Obama administration is releasing inside the United States some immigrants who have crossed illegally into the country amid a surge in traffic across the Mexican border in southern Texas. But how many remains a mystery because the government won't… Continue reading
Jun 05 Border Patrol resources stretched thin as children illegally enter U.S. alone By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Border Patrol agents could arrest as many as 90,000 children trying to illegally cross the Mexican border alone this year, more than three times the number of children apprehended in 2013, according to a draft internal Homeland Security… Continue reading
May 31 Border patrol releases critical report on use of force by agents By Kayla Ruble On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol released both a critical report on the use of force by its agents along the Mexican border and a revised use of force policy handbook prohibiting excessive force. Continue reading
May 29 GOP criticizes Obama's decision to delay deportation review By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is asking for an internal review of the Obama administration's release of tens of thousands of immigrants in the country illegally who were convicted of crimes and facing deportation. He's telling lawmakers he… Continue reading
May 28 The Obama Doctrine on full display By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Continuing foreign policy push, Obama goes to West Point More questions than answers on Afghanistan The first incumbent loses this cycle - oldest member of Congress White House feels there's a chance for immigration… Continue reading
May 27 Cantor mailer takes aim at amnesty for undocumented immigrants By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is boasting in a new campaign mailer of shutting down a plan to give "amnesty" to "illegal aliens," a strongly worded statement from a Republican leader who's spoken favorably about acting on immigration. Continue reading
May 24 Watch A chance encounter leads to a story of immigrant success By PBS News Hour Correspondent John Larson heads out on a reporting trip and discovers a powerful story en route. The young man sitting next to him in coach reveals his immigrant family's success story and their fierce devotion to America. Continue watching
May 23 Weeks-long computer crash sends U.S. immigration courts back to pencils and paper By Elizabeth Summers Judges were forced to resort to old-fashioned technology, using four-track tape recorders or pencils and paper in the absence of their usual digital audio recording system. Immigrants and family members looking for information on pending cases from the agency’s phone… Continue reading
May 21 House GOP blocks votes on military immigration measure By Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders on Wednesday blocked any votes on immigration legislation, raising doubts about the prospects for election-year action on overhauling the nation’s laws. The Rules Committee voted early Wednesday against allowing votes on a measure offering citizenship… Continue reading
May 16 Gwen's Take: 5 things you may have missed in my Bill Clinton interview By Gwen Ifill It’s always gratifying when an interview gets headlines. We cover the news, but it’s also kind of fun to make news from time to time. So I knew when I walked on stage to interview former President Bill Clinton at… Continue reading