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
Jul 24 Judge blocks Trump's asylum restrictions By Amy Taxin, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The policy would prevent most migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. if they passed through another country first. Continue reading
Jul 24 Border Patrol boss defends her membership in controversial Facebook group By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost said she immediately reported her involvement in a Facebook group, whose members mocked migrants and lawmakers, to an oversight division. Continue reading
Jul 24 Judge won't block U.S. asylum restrictions at southern border By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press A federal judge said Wednesday that the Trump administration can enforce its new restrictions on asylum for people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border while lawsuits challenging the policy play out. Continue reading
Jul 24 ICE releases U.S. citizen, 18, wrongfully detained near border By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press A U.S.-born 18-year-old has been released from immigration custody after wrongfully being detained for more than three weeks. Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. immigration operation targeting thousands nets 35 arrests By Colleen Long, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press President Donald Trump billed the operation as a major show of force in an effort to "deport millions" of people in the country illegally as the number of Central American families crossing the southern border has skyrocketed. Continue reading
Jul 22 Trump administration expands expedited removal across U.S. By Associated Press The Homeland Security Department said Monday that fast-track deportations will apply to anyone in the country illegally less than two years. Continue reading
Jul 19 U.S. expands 'Remain in Mexico' policy to include dangerous part of the border By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security said Friday it will implement its "Migrant Protection Protocols" in Brownsville, Texas, across the border from Matamoros, Mexico. Continue reading