Jan 22 Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia, autopsy finds By Michael Biesecker, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the 55-year-old father of four was attempting suicide and the staff tried to save him. But a witness told The Associated Press last week that Lunas Campos was handcuffed as at least five guards… Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 6:31 How social media lures migrants into undertaking treacherous journeys By Sandrine Jacquot, Abbey Bilotta, Anabella Klann Harrington, Zach Gaouad, Andrea Crossan, Global Reporting Centre Many people use social media to document the things we enjoy most in our lives, like vacations, meals or the latest TikTok dance. But it can also be used to influence people to seek better lives, often through dangerous journeys… Continue watching
Nov 12 At least 42 migrants presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libyan coast, UN says By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press At least 42 people are missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya last week, the U.N.'s migration agency said on Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 05 Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States By Associated Press Speaking outside the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, he addressed various geopolitical issues, including U.S. military actions off Venezuela and the fragile truce in the Middle East. He noted that military actions are increasing tensions and urged dialogue. Continue reading
Oct 08 El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of U.S. crackdown By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press On Wednesday, Seitz shared a video with the Pope, highlighting the migrants' struggles. The Pope expressed support for the Catholic leaders aiding these communities. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 7:57 Woman wrongfully detained in immigration raid describes what she endured By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams A U.S. citizen was caught in the middle of the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement. Andrea Velez says she was wrongfully arrested this past summer in downtown Los Angeles during an ICE raid. She spent two nights in… Continue watching
Sep 02 Trump administration requiring ICE interviews for parents hoping to reunite with children who entered U.S. alone By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The Trump administration has started requiring parents seeking to reunite with their children who crossed into the U.S. alone to attend interviews with immigration officers. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 6:31 Court blocks deportation flights of unaccompanied minors to Guatemala By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens, Katie Marlow Dozens of Guatemalan children are back in federal custody after a late-night court order temporarily halted their deportation. The ruling came after the unaccompanied minors had already been boarded on planes. A temporary restraining order blocks the deportations of such… Continue watching
Aug 30 Federal judge halts Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of detained migrants By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants detained in the interior of the United States. Continue reading
Aug 29 Asylum-seekers can remain in UK hotel after government wins appeal to keep it open By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Britain's Court of Appeal on Friday overturned a ban on asylum-seekers from being housed at a hotel northeast of London that has been the site of protests for weeks and has become a political flashpoint across the country. Continue reading