Feb 21 Advocates say U.S. still separates migrant families needlessly By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Months after the Trump administration announced an end to its widescale separation of migrant parents and children, the policy remains a heated issue in the courts and at the border as critics contend the government is still needlessly breaking up… Continue reading
Feb 04 Pentagon sending another 3,750 troops to Southwest border By Associated Press The Pentagon said Sunday it will send 3,750 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to put up another 150 miles of concertina wire and provide other support for Customs and Border Protection. Continue reading
Jan 31 U.S. border agency says fentanyl bust is its biggest ever By Anita Snow, Associated Press U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say they captured nearly 254 pounds of the synthetic drug that is helping fuel a national epidemic of fatal opioid overdoses from a secret compartment inside a load of Mexican produce heading into Arizona. Continue reading
Jan 03 Mexico asks U.S. for thorough investigation into New Year’s tear gas incident By Associated Press In a statement Thursday, Mexico's foreign affairs ministry said through its embassy that it lamented any violent acts along its border. It reiterated its commitment to the safety of migrants. Continue reading
Dec 27 AP: Father of boy who died in U.S. custody heard rumors they could cross border By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press After hearing the rumors, Agustin Gomez thought he should take advantage of "the opportunity" to fulfill his son's dreams. He grabbed a few changes of clothing, bought the boy new shoes and left with what money he had, the boy's… Continue reading
Dec 26 A second migrant child died in U.S. custody this month. Here’s what we know By Joshua Barajas Felipe Gómez Alonzo’s death again raises questions about whether officials failed to notice vital signs of distress from a migrant child in government custody. Continue reading
Dec 25 Another Guatemalan child has died in immigration custody, officials say By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The boy showed "signs of potential illness" on Monday and was taken with his father to a hospital, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. He was diagnosed with a cold and a fever, was given prescriptions and released Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner testifies on Trump’s immigration policies By Joshua Barajas Watch the commissioner's remarks here. Continue reading
Nov 27 Mother whose infant died after detention files claim against U.S. for $60 million By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Yazmin Juarez's lawyers said 1-year-old Mariee developed a respiratory illness while she and her mother were detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. The girl died six weeks later in Philadelphia. Continue reading
Jul 18 WATCH: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan testifies before Senate subcommittee By Joshua Barajas The commissioner is expected to testify before the Senate finance subcommittee, starting at 2:30 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading