World Mar 21 U.S. detention of European and Canadian tourists creates fear over traveling to America By Julie Watson, Associated Press
Politics Jan 20 It may be the end for the border app that became ‘a salvation’ for migrants to legally enter the U.S. Trump has said he would end it as part of a broader immigration crackdown. Critics say it prioritizes a lottery system over people who have long lived in the U.S. illegally while paying taxes and people who have waited years… By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Politics Nov 11 Trump picks Tom Homan for ‘border czar’ Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration, a position that is likely to play a key role in Trump's campaign pledges to secure the U.S.-Mexico… By Jill Colvin, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Nation Aug 31 Border arrests expected to climb in August after 5-month decrease Authorities made about 54,000 arrests through Thursday, which, at the current rate, would bring the August total to about 58,000 when the month ends Saturday, according to two U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Politics Feb 29 WATCH: Trump and Biden visit Texas to pitch voters on their dueling immigration approaches On the banks of the same Rio Grande but 300 miles apart, President Joe Biden and GOP challenger Donald Trump on Thursday surveyed the U.S.-Mexico border and tussled from a distance over who is to blame for the nation's broken… By Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Feb 26 AP report: Biden and Trump are both making trips to the Mexico border Thursday By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The visits underscore immigration's central importance in the 2024 presidential race and how much both Biden and Trump are seeking to use the nation’s broken system to their political advantage. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: House hearing examines law enforcement staffing challenges at the U.S. border By News Desk Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari will testify that there is inadequate staffing to handle migrant crossings at the southern border. Continue reading
Dec 20 U.S. asks court to end immigration asylum limits — after Christmas By Morgan Lee, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The Biden administration made the plea in a filing Tuesday, a day after Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order to keep pandemic-era limits on migrants in place. Before Roberts issued that order, the restrictions were slated to expire… Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 5:57 Biden vowed to fix America’s immigration system. Here’s what he achieved in his first year By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan One year into President Joe Biden’s tenure, we take a look at the status of some of his key campaign promises surrounding immigration. President Biden came into office promising to undo the aggressive policies of the previous administration, and usher… Continue watching
Nov 24 U.S. to mandate vaccines for all border crossers in January By Zeke Miller, Associated Press A senior administration official said the requirement, which the White House previewed in October, brings the rules for essential travelers in line with those that took effect earlier this month for leisure travelers. Continue reading