Mar 18 Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Opponents have called the law, known as Senate Bill 4, the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since an Arizona law more than a decade ago, portions of which were struck down by the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Mar 17 EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns over migration mount By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. Continue reading
Mar 14 Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group says By Colleen Barry, Associated Press SOS Mediterranee says its rescue ship Ocean Viking spotted the dinghy Wednesday with 25 people on board. Two were unconscious, and evacuated by an Italian Coast Guard helicopter for treatment. Continue reading
Mar 11 Federal program that permits limited number of asylum-seekers from 4 countries upheld by judge By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press The policy allows up to 30,000 asylum-seekers into the U.S. each month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela combined. Continue reading
Mar 08 Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the U.S. each month upheld by judge By Associated Press The ruling Friday came in response to a lawsuit from Republican-leaning states that argued the humanitarian parole program "created a shadow immigration system."… Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch 4:03 News Wrap: Fed chair says interest rates could be cut this year In our news wrap Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says interest rates could be cut this year if inflation keeps falling, Alabama lawmakers moved to shield IVF providers, politicians in Haiti try to form a new governing coalition, a… Continue watching
Feb 11 New York City imposes curfew at more migrant shelters after spate of violent incidents By Associated Press New York is expanding a curfew to additional migrant shelters after violent incidents attributed to migrant shelter residents gained national attention in recent weeks. Continue reading
Feb 05 More than 1,000 migrants reached Canary Islands over past 3 days, Spain says By Associated Press The archipelago off northwest Africa has seen a surge in migrant arrivals in recent weeks as more people from West Africa attempt the dangerous journey. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Texas Gov. Abbott speaks at gathering of GOP governors at U.S.-Mexico border By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to Eagle Pass on Sunday, surrounded by GOP governors who have cheered on his extraordinary showdown with President Joe Biden’s administration over immigration enforcement. Continue reading
Jan 28 Biden says he would shut down U.S.-Mexico border 'right now' if Congress sends him a deal By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Bidding to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine, Biden offered fresh assurances Saturday night that he would be willing to close the U.S.-Mexico border if lawmakers would only send him a bill to sign. Continue reading