Aug 08 Watch 6:47 Why massive Mississippi ICE raids took communities by surprise On Thursday, federal immigration officials released 300 of the nearly 700 people arrested Wednesday in Mississippi workplace sweeps believed to be the largest single-state action of the kind in U.S. history. The raids targeted immigrant workers in food processing plants. Continue watching
Aug 08 Dozens released after massive Mississippi immigration raids By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Immigration lawyers say that by Thursday morning, about five busloads of people had been released. Continue reading
Aug 03 56,000 cases put on fast-track in US immigration courts By Amy Taxin, Associated Press A Trump administration pilot program in 10 cities from Baltimore to Los Angeles aimed at fast-tracking court hearings to discourage migrants from making the journey to seek refuge in the United States. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 4:48 Newly naturalized Americans reflect on citizenship in a fraught political era By Kate Grumke President Trump’s language about immigration and lawmakers of color has sparked a national conversation about racism and xenophobia. But every year, hundreds of thousands make their way to the U.S. and begin the rigorous process of becoming citizens. We talk… Continue watching
Aug 01 Trump administration extends protected status for Syrians in U.S. By Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says the continued armed conflict in Syria merited the extension. Continue reading
Aug 01 ‘Why did you leave me?’ In new testimonies, migrants describe the ‘torment’ of child separation By Amna Nawaz, Gretchen Frazee, Rebecca Oh After nearly two and a half weeks, one father was able to speak with his 6-year-old daughter. When she got on the phone, she began to cry and asked her dad, “Why did you leave me?”… Continue reading
Jul 30 Lawyers say Border Patrol is only transferring migrants once it’s sued By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Lawyers say they have noticed a pattern: Adults are detained in packed Border Patrol cells only to be moved within hours once the government is sued on their behalf. Continue reading
Jul 29 U.S. moves to limit asylum for threatened family members By Associated Press Immigrants who fear persecution because of their family ties will no longer be eligible for asylum, U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Monday. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 8:28 Trump says Cummings lied about conditions in migrant detention facilities. Did he? President Trump’s recent verbal attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., were sparked by the congressman’s criticism of migrant facilities on the U.S.-Mexico border. The White House disputed Cummings’ characterizations. So what do we actually know about what’s going on in… Continue watching
Jul 25 White House condemns judge’s order blocking asylum restrictions By Associated Press White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said the plaintiffs in the case found "a single district judge who will purport to dictate immigration policy to the entire Nation."… Continue reading