Jun 29 Supreme Court says no right to bond hearing for some immigrants By Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled that the government can indefinitely detain certain immigrants who say they will face persecution or torture if they are deported to their native countries. Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: On border tour, Harris cites 'progress' in 'tough' situation By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday she was "glad to be here" on her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border as leader of the Biden administration's response to a migration spike that's drawn fire from Republicans and made fellow Democrats… Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 8:56 Exploring the economic argument for a return to open US borders By Paul Solman Since taking office in January, President Joe Biden has made a number of moves to change former President Trump's hardline immigration policies. But just last week, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a tough message in Guatemala, telling its citizens not… Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch 10:11 Afghan allies 'begging' for their lives, face Taliban attacks amid US withdrawal By Jane Ferguson During the 20-year American war in Afghanistan, thousands of locals worked for, and with, the United States. As the U.S. departs, many of them are left in profound danger. Earlier this year, Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson profiled a decorated Afghan… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 8:54 Can structural reforms in Central America stem migration to the U.S.? By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran, Ali Rogin Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her first international trip in Mexico on Tuesday, a day after stopping in Guatemala, in a bid to stem migration to the U.S. from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Nick Schifrin looks at Harris's… Continue watching
Jun 07 WATCH: Harris says leaders need to restore hope in Guatemala By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris is emphasizing the need to restore hope for residents of struggling Central American nations to help address the increase in migration from the region. Continue reading
Jun 07 Supreme Court rules against immigrants with temporary protected status By Mark Sherman, Associated Press A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons are ineligible to apply to become permanent residents. Continue reading
Jun 04 U.S. taps groups to pick asylum-seekers to allow into country By Elliot Spagat, Julie Watson, Associated Press The Biden administration has quietly tasked six humanitarian groups with recommending which migrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S. instead of being rapidly expelled from the country. Continue reading
May 27 Families separated at Mexico border build new American life By Claudia Torrens, Associated Press America has jettisoned many of Trump's hardline immigration policies, but migrants reunited with their families face new difficulties. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 8:10 The US has a 'thirst' for immigrant workers. Why do so many struggle to get legal status? By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis President Joe Biden has said that changing immigration law remains an important piece of his agenda. But the path to new legislation is complex and hardly clear. One of the biggest flashpoints in this debate are questions about undocumented workers… Continue watching