Jun 29 Mexican migrant in Texas tragedy hoped to reach family in Ohio By Julie Watson, Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press Francisco López Hernández said Wednesday that his cousin Javier Flores López went back home to Cerro Verde to see his wife and three children before departing for the U.S.-Mexico border with another cousin, José Luis Vásquez Guzmán. Vásquez Guzmán was… Continue reading
Jun 29 Driver of tractor-trailer tried to hide amid survivors, Mexican official says; death toll rises to 53 By Juan A. Lozano, Fabiola Sanchez, Mark Stevenson, Associated Press The driver and two other men from Mexico remained in custody Wednesday as the investigation continued into the tragedy that killed 53 people in the nation’s deadliest smuggling episode on the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Jun 10 White supremacists are riling up thousands on social media By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press White nationalists and supremacists are building thriving, macho communities across social media platforms like Instagram, Telegram and TikTok. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Biden, fellow leaders of the Americas announce migration pact despite discord By Elliot Spagat, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden and other Western Hemisphere leaders on Friday announced what is being billed as a roadmap for countries to host large numbers of migrants and refugees. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Biden, Harris deliver inaugural remarks for 9th Summit of the Americas By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Migration has taken center stage at an assembly of Western Hemisphere leaders in Los Angeles. Leaders are expected to agree on a call to action that supporters hope will guide countries as they host people fleeing violence and persecution. Continue reading
May 23 Court ruling extends Title 42, continuing unequal treatment for asylum-seekers By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press In one of the busiest corridors for illegal border crossings, Cubans, Colombians and Venezuelans are often released to pursue asylum in the United States. Meanwhile, Hondurans struggle to be allowed to pursue asylum after entering the country. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Vice President Harris says rule of law is 'strained' in commencement address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's graduating cadets that they are starting their service at a crucial moment for the world, a period in history when the “rule of law is strained” and “fundamental principles are under threat.”… Continue reading
May 09 AP-NORC poll finds 1 in 3 people fear immigrants influence U.S. elections By Anita Snow, Associated Press Almost 3 in 10 people expressed concern that more immigration is causing native-born Americans to lose economic, political and cultural influence. Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Officials give testimony on Southern border for Senate Homeland Security committee By Associated Press Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, Customs and Border Control and Department of Homeland Security give testimony on the Southern border on Thursday before the Senate Homeland Security committee. Continue reading
Apr 29 Why English learners see this mandatory exam as an 'unjust' barrier to graduation By Roby Chavez It’s testing time again for public school students in Louisiana. For many who did not learn English as a primary language, it’s also an anxiety-inducing reminder that a single test could impact their futures. Continue reading