Title 42 ends: Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing
The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process.
The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill aimed at illegal immigration in Florida
With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country’s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration in Florida.
With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country’s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration in Florida.
Chaos at US-Mexico border will continue 'for a while,' Biden says
The U.S. has used Title 42 to expel migrants with no chance at asylum 2.8 million times since March 2020. Those restrictions end this week.
The U.S. has used Title 42 to expel migrants with no chance at asylum 2.8 million times since March 2020. Those restrictions end this week.
Bill awaiting governor’s signature would require businesses to verify employees are authorized to work in US
A Florida Senate bill targeting undocumented workers is headed to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis.
A Florida Senate bill targeting undocumented workers is headed to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Florida lawmakers consider bill targeting illegal immigration
After hashing it out at the state’s capitol Thursday, Florida lawmakers could pass a bill on illegal immigration Friday.
After hashing it out at the state’s capitol Thursday, Florida lawmakers could pass a bill on illegal immigration Friday.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40, president says
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Florida circuit judge dismisses migrant flight lawsuit after state legislature passed changes
A Leon County circuit judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked a controversy in September by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
A Leon County circuit judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked a controversy in September by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
New rule would impose 'severe limitations' on asylum-seekers at US southern border
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says migrant flights lawsuit 'moot' with new Florida law
Arguing that the case is "moot" because of a bill passed during a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September.
Arguing that the case is "moot" because of a bill passed during a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs migrant relocation, election fraud bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed bills to expand his migrant relocation program and enhance the prosecutorial power of his election police unit.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed bills to expand his migrant relocation program and enhance the prosecutorial power of his election police unit.
Migrant flights bill approved by Florida Legislature, now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Florida House passed a bill Friday that would allow Florida to pick up and transport unauthorized migrants from anywhere in the U.S. The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected signature.
The Florida House passed a bill Friday that would allow Florida to pick up and transport unauthorized migrants from anywhere in the U.S. The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected signature.
Lawmakers back bill on migrant flights
Nearly five months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked controversy by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts, Florida House members Monday started moving forward with a proposal that could help set the stage for more flights.
Nearly five months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked controversy by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts, Florida House members Monday started moving forward with a proposal that could help set the stage for more flights.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings surge to highest levels since Biden took office
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
CBP seizes more than $4 million worth of cocaine concealed in decorative rocks in San Diego
CBP officers extracted approximately 256 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated value of approximately $4.1 million.
CBP officers extracted approximately 256 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated value of approximately $4.1 million.
New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
Florida holds roundtable to discuss human trafficking as arrests climb across state roadways
Florida law enforcement officers gathered on Thursday to brainstorm ways to detect and stop human trafficking following a slew of arrests along the state’s highways.
Florida law enforcement officers gathered on Thursday to brainstorm ways to detect and stop human trafficking following a slew of arrests along the state’s highways.
Gov. DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 presidential run
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year in a high-profile effort to highlight illegal immigration on the eve of the midterm elections. But as thousands of Cuban migrants have flocked to Florida's shores in recent weeks, he has adopted a more cautious approach — blaming the Biden administration while offering empathy to the Cubans, a community that typically favors Republicans in elections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year in a high-profile effort to highlight illegal immigration on the eve of the midterm elections. But as thousands of Cuban migrants have flocked to Florida's shores in recent weeks, he has adopted a more cautious approach — blaming the Biden administration while offering empathy to the Cubans, a community that typically favors Republicans in elections.