Jun 11 Trump considering protections for Venezuelans in U.S. By Associated Press The Trump administration has moved to discontinue Temporary Protected Status for many countries. But when the president was asked Tuesday about TPS for Venezuelans, he said "we're looking at that very seriously."… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Acting Homeland Security chief McAleenan testifies on border security By Gretchen Frazee Sen. Lindsey Graham, who chairs the committee where Kevin McAleenan is testifying, recently introduced legislation to extend the amount of time children can be held in U.S. custody to up to 100 days. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 9:32 Will U.S.-Mexico deal reduce immigration? A report from 2 borders President Trump announced Friday that he had struck a deal with Mexico both to stem the flow of immigrants from Mexico into the U.S. and to avoid levying tariffs on Mexican imports. Nick Schifrin talks to the NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz,… Continue watching
Jun 10 WATCH: Mexico deal ‘significant win’ for U.S., Pompeo says By Jill Colvin, Maria Verza, Associated Press Stung by criticism that his deal to avert threatened Mexican tariffs mostly ramps up existing border efforts, President Donald Trump is insisting there's more to it than meets the eye. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the agreement "reflects diplomacy… Continue reading
Jun 10 Cuccinelli named acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services By Colleen Long, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Cuccinelli is a former Virginia attorney general and has advocated for denying citizenship to the American-born children of parents living in the U.S. illegally. Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump defends Mexico deal to avoid tariffs By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The president also dangled the prospect Sunday of renewing his threat if the U.S. ally doesn't cooperate to his liking. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 4:28 Arizona artist honors migrants who died in desert crossings By PBS NewsHour Despite efforts to curb illegal immigration to the U.S., the number of migrants risking their lives crossing remote and treacherous terrain continues, often at a deadly cost. In Arizona, more than 3,000 human remains have been found over the past… Continue watching
Jun 07 Trump suspends plan to place tariffs on Mexican goods By Jill Colvin, Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press "I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," he wrote. Continue reading
Jun 06 Pence says Mexico tariffs still set for Monday By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. is "encouraged" by Mexico's latest proposals to head off U.S. tariffs by stepping up efforts to halt illegal immigration over the southern border. Continue reading
Jun 06 Homeland Security watchdog slams conditions at ICE detention facilities By Colleen Long, Associated Press The Homeland Security Department's internal watchdog says rotting food, moldy and dilapidated bathrooms and agency practices at immigration detention facilities may violate detainees' rights. Continue reading