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Aug 21

Why Trump wants to detain immigrant children longer

By Gretchen Frazee

Under new rules laid out Wednesday, immigration officials plan to begin holding children longer than the 20 days required by the Flores Settlement Agreement.

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Aug 21

WATCH: Trump administration proposes longer detention of migrant families

The Department of Homeland Security is moving to end a long-standing federal court agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.

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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.

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Jun 28

WATCH: Border crossings are dropping, top immigration official says

By Astrid Galvan, Colleen Long, Associated Press

The acting secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan said he expected 25% fewer migrants to cross the border this month.

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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.

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May 23

WATCH: Homeland Security testifies in wake of 6th migrant child death

By Gretchen Frazee

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is scheduled to appear before senators a day after reports surfaced of another migrant child dying while in U.S. custody.

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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."…

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May 02

WATCH: Senate hearing on emergency funding for border security

By Joshua Barajas

McAleenan will testify before a Senate subcommittee at 10 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.

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May 01

White House wants $4.5 billion in emergency border funding

By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

A summary of the request obtained by the AP says the White House wants $3.3 billion for humanitarian aid to increase shelter capacity for unaccompanied migrant children and the feeding and care of families.

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Apr 30

DHS chief says White House will ask for more border funds

By Associated Press

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says the department is running out of money amid the crush of migrants crossing the Southern border. He says the White House will send a supplemental request for more funds.

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