Apr 13 Watch 9:02 On the road in Mexico, Central American migrants face an uncertain future By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin Thousands of Central Americans cross into Mexico every day, dreaming of more peaceful and prosperous lives. For many, this is the first moment of a long, dangerous journey north. While more and more migrants are choosing to stay in Mexico,… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 9:07 Deported to Mexico, these men feel lost in a country they no longer know By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin The Trump administration has vowed to speed up the deportation process, but what exactly happens when undocumented immigrants who have built lives and have families in the U.S. are forced to return to Mexico? Special correspondent Nick Schifrin follows the… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 6:01 With new policy, Trump administration puts undocumented immigrants on notice By PBS News Hour During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Attorney General Jeff Sessions outlined an aggressive, new approach on immigration. His message? “This is the Trump era.” Judy Woodruff speaks with Nancy Montoya of Arizona Public Media about Sessions’ comments and the… Continue watching
Apr 10 5 important stories that are totally free of politics By Joshua Barajas, Kristen Doerer, Iman Smith, Erica R. Hendry These stories didn't prompt breaking news alerts last week, but they're still important. Here's why. Continue reading
Apr 06 Six out of 10 Americans oppose funding for border wall, poll says By Andrew Taylor, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Trump's spending plans are facing their first test on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers debate his request for $30 billion for an immediate cash infusion for the military and $3 billion for additional border security, including a $1 billion down payment… Continue reading
Apr 04 Potential border wall contractors worry about attacks on their workers By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press With bids due Tuesday on the first design contracts, interested companies are preparing for the worst if they get the potentially lucrative job. Continue reading
Mar 30 To preserve Trump priorities, GOP would like to avoid a government shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are trying to salvage priorities like his wall along the Mexico border and immediate increases in defense spending without stumbling into a politically toxic government shutdown in another month. Continue reading
Mar 29 Photos: What migrants leave behind on their journeys through the desert By Joshua Barajas Personal effects are scattered throughout the Sonoran Desert, where thousands of undocumented immigrants have died making the journey up north from Mexico. Continue reading
Mar 29 Here are some of the physical challenges the border wall faces By Alicia A. Caldwell and Matthew Daly, Associated Press Geographic and physical challenges — including the Rio Grande and threatened wildlife — may make it difficult to build the border wall that President Donald Trump has promised on the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 8:23 How increased security affects life for border residents By PBS News Hour In a sleepy, no-stoplight town 25 miles from the Arizona-Mexico border, you'll pass surveillance towers, border agents on patrol and checkpoints. This is life along the border, where security has been ramped up significantly since 9/11, sweeping up American citizens… Continue watching