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
Jun 05 How the U.S. and Mexico could find common ground on immigration By Courtney Vinopal President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Mexico with new tariffs unless that government stops the flow of asylum seekers to the U.S. has sent officials from both countries scrambling to come up with solutions on illegal immigration, in the face… Continue reading
Jun 05 Trump administration cuts English classes, legal services for immigrant kids By Associated Press The Health and Human Services department notified shelters around the country last week that it was not going to reimburse them for teachers' pay or other costs. The move appears to violate a legal settlement known as the Flores agreement… Continue reading
Jun 05 GOP senators line up against Trump’s Mexico tariff plan By Lisa Mascaro, Luis Alonso Lugo, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Despite the opposition, it is unclear whether there are enough Republicans who would vote against Trump to stop the tariffs from being enacted. Continue reading
Jun 04 House OKs immigration bill, despite Trump veto threat By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats shunned a White House veto threat and muscled legislation through the House Tuesday that would bestow a chance for citizenship on an estimated 2 million-plus migrants, a bill that stands virtually no chance of enactment but lets them showcase… Continue reading
Jun 04 Mexico says it sees good chance of avoiding 5 percent U.S. tariff By Luis Alonso Lugo, Darlene Superville, Associated Press "By what we have seen so far, we will be able to reach an agreement," Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said during a press conference held at the Mexican embassy. "That is why I think the imposition of tariffs can… Continue reading