Number of migrant children in US custody more than doubled in past two months, data shows
Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say that while some shelters housing the migrant children are safe and provide adequate care, others are endangering children’s health and safety.
Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say that while some shelters housing the migrant children are safe and provide adequate care, others are endangering children’s health and safety.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
US begins reuniting families at Mexican border in ‘beginning’ of broader effort
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced that four families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration will be reunited this week in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced that four families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration will be reunited this week in the U.S.
Pentagon cancels border wall construction contracts paid for with military funds reallocated by Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson said the funds were originally intended to go towards schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account.
A Pentagon spokesperson said the funds were originally intended to go towards schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account.
Biden orders ICE, CBP to drop ‘illegal aliens,’ ‘assimilation’ when referring to migrants
President Joe Biden has ordered departments not to use certain terms when referring to noncitizens.
President Joe Biden has ordered departments not to use certain terms when referring to noncitizens.
Biden signs emergency determination to speed refugee admissions, will lift refugee cap in May
Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees, after initially moving only to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlements.
Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees, after initially moving only to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlements.
Number of kids traveling alone at US-Mexico border hits all-time high in March
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded.
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded.
Poll: 40% of American disapprove of Biden's handling of the Mexico border crisis
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
Gov. DeSantis to ask Pres. Biden to continue Trump administration's immigration policies
Governor DeSantis said he will send President Biden a letter asking him to continue policies set in place by the Trump administration.
Governor DeSantis said he will send President Biden a letter asking him to continue policies set in place by the Trump administration.
Border Patrol video shows smugglers abandoning 5-year-old, 3-year-old at the border
SHOCKING VIDEO: Border Patrol on Wednesday released a hard to watch video of smugglers abandoning a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl at the border in the New Mexico desert in the middle of the night -- after dropping them over a 14-foot border barrier.
SHOCKING VIDEO: Border Patrol on Wednesday released a hard to watch video of smugglers abandoning a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl at the border in the New Mexico desert in the middle of the night -- after dropping them over a 14-foot border barrier.
Trump rips Biden for halting border wall construction, says countries are losing respect for US
"They should finish the wall, number one," said former President Donald Trump.
"They should finish the wall, number one," said former President Donald Trump.
Trump may visit US-Mexico border region ‘soon,’ former aide says
Neither Biden nor Harris have visited the border region since taking office but members of the administration joined members of Congress in a visit to a facility in Texas on Wednesday.
Neither Biden nor Harris have visited the border region since taking office but members of the administration joined members of Congress in a visit to a facility in Texas on Wednesday.
Biden selects Harris to lead response to migrant surge at US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House's response to the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border.
President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House's response to the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border.
Biden administration releases images of Texas border facilities housing migrant children
U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.
US officials to hold talks in Mexico on migration amid surge at border
A surge of migrants has hit the U.S. southern border with Mexico. Several top U.S. advisers on border and immigration issues will meet with Mexican officials on Tuesday.
A surge of migrants has hit the U.S. southern border with Mexico. Several top U.S. advisers on border and immigration issues will meet with Mexican officials on Tuesday.
Biden administration awards ICE $86M contract to secure hotel rooms for immigrant families
The Biden administration has awarded ICE an $86.9 million contract for hotel rooms near the Mexico border to provide temporary shelter and processing services for undocumented families who have not been expelled from the US but have been placed in immigration proceedings for their removal.
The Biden administration has awarded ICE an $86.9 million contract for hotel rooms near the Mexico border to provide temporary shelter and processing services for undocumented families who have not been expelled from the US but have been placed in immigration proceedings for their removal.
‘The border is closed’: Mayorkas says Biden not responsible for migrant surge, stresses effort for control
The White House dispatched Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to four Sunday news shows in an effort to stress that it was working to get things under control at the US-Mexico border.
The White House dispatched Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to four Sunday news shows in an effort to stress that it was working to get things under control at the US-Mexico border.
ICE secures temporary housing for migrant families amid surge at the US-Mexico border
U.S. immigration officials confirmed to FOX Television Stations that they are providing temporary shelter for some migrant families amid a growing surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. immigration officials confirmed to FOX Television Stations that they are providing temporary shelter for some migrant families amid a growing surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
First buses of undocumented immigrants arrive at Dallas convention center
Four buses filled with 15- to 17-year-old undocumented teen boys rolled into downtown Dallas around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Four buses filled with 15- to 17-year-old undocumented teen boys rolled into downtown Dallas around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
8 immigrants killed in crash while fleeing police on Texas highway
Eight people in a pickup truck loaded with immigrants were killed when the vehicle crashed into another truck during a police chase that began when the driver refused to pull over for a traffic violation near the Texas border city of Del Rio, authorities said.
Eight people in a pickup truck loaded with immigrants were killed when the vehicle crashed into another truck during a police chase that began when the driver refused to pull over for a traffic violation near the Texas border city of Del Rio, authorities said.