May 31 U.S. companies caught in the crossfire of Mexico tariffs threat By Michelle Chapman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Shares of General Motors Co., which imports more vehicles into the U.S. than any other U.S. automaker, slid 4% at the opening bell. Continue reading
May 30 Trump hits Mexico with 5 percent tariff in response to migrants By Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Associated Press Trump said in a tweet the tariff will gradually increase "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."… Continue reading
May 30 Immigration takes a back seat in Democrats’ 2020 policy blitz By Will Weissert, Associated Press Only two presidential contenders —Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke — have released detailed, written policies addressing the future of the immigration system. Continue reading
May 29 Beto O’Rourke’s immigration plan calls for pathway to citizenship By Will Weissert, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke unveiled a sweeping immigration plan Wednesday that included a call for a pathway to U.S. citizenship for 11 million people in the country illegally. Continue reading
May 22 Border holding center to reopen after 32 migrants get the flu By Colleen Long, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The 32 sick children and adults have been quarantined at a smaller processing center. The center has been cleaned and will soon reopen but the closure. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: McAleenan addresses child migrant deaths in budget hearing By Colleen Long, Associated Press A Democratic lawmaker blamed the Trump administration's border policies for the deaths of migrant children. The acting head of the Homeland Security Department lashed out at the "appalling accusation."… Continue reading
May 22 U.S. closes facility that detained 16-year-old migrant who later died By Associated Press Customs and Border Protection says "a large number" of people in custody were found Tuesday to have high fevers. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 9:08 How this Greek island proves European migrant crisis isn’t over By Malcolm Brabant Right-wing nationalists are expected to do well in upcoming elections for the European Parliament, in part due to voter weariness over mass immigration. The European Union says the migration crisis that began four years ago is over, as new arrivals… Continue watching
May 20 How Trump has already changed migrant worker programs By Gretchen Frazee The Trump administration has made a number of changes over the past two years to the nation’s guest worker program — changes that will resonate throughout the U.S. economy. Continue reading
May 16 4th migrant child dies in U.S. custody since December By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press A 2½-year-old Guatemalan child has died after crossing the border, raising new alarms about the treatment of migrant families seeking asylum in the United States. Continue reading