Advocates rally for Vietnamese refugee in Oakland poised to be deported by ICE
Supporters held a rally to demand that Gov. Gavin Newsom issue Lam Hong Le a pardon, after he served his time in prison for 32 years. He does not want to be deported back to his native Vietnam.
Supporters held a rally to demand that Gov. Gavin Newsom issue Lam Hong Le a pardon, after he served his time in prison for 32 years. He does not want to be deported back to his native Vietnam.
'Don't go!': Migrant boy screams after being abandoned along US-Mexico border, video shows
A video shows a migrant boy screaming "don't go" after being left alone at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A video shows a migrant boy screaming "don't go" after being left alone at the U.S.-Mexico border.
US officials to expedite immigration court cases of families arriving on border
Families arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico will have their cases fast-tracked in immigration court, the Biden administration said Friday.
Families arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico will have their cases fast-tracked in immigration court, the Biden administration said Friday.
Border Patrol nabs 32 Mexican nationals dressed in camo in Arizona
Mounted Border Patrol officers arrested nearly three dozen border crossers decked out in camo near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
Mounted Border Patrol officers arrested nearly three dozen border crossers decked out in camo near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
DHS ends contracts with 2 immigration jails accused of mistreating inmates
The Biden administration will stop using immigration detention facilities in Massachusetts and Georgia that are the subject of abuse allegations.
The Biden administration will stop using immigration detention facilities in Massachusetts and Georgia that are the subject of abuse allegations.
US State Dept. to recognize birthright citizenship of children born abroad if at least 1 parent is citizen
The change in policy, which used to require a biological relationship, comes after the agency lost several lawsuits involving same-sex couples who sued for their children’s citizenship.
The change in policy, which used to require a biological relationship, comes after the agency lost several lawsuits involving same-sex couples who sued for their children’s citizenship.
HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
Local DACA recipient among six that met with President Biden
Karen Reyes, a teacher at Galindo Elementary, was invited to the White House to meet with Biden to share her experiences and talk with the President.
Karen Reyes, a teacher at Galindo Elementary, was invited to the White House to meet with Biden to share her experiences and talk with the President.
Texas farmer finds young migrant girls abandoned near border without food, water
A Texas farmer says he found five migrant girls abandoned on his ranch without food or water. The children ranged in age from 11 months to 7 years old, with one girl suffering from severe dehydration.
A Texas farmer says he found five migrant girls abandoned on his ranch without food or water. The children ranged in age from 11 months to 7 years old, with one girl suffering from severe dehydration.
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 administration will limit immigration arrests at courthouses
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
Border crisis: Sens. Cornyn, Sinema to introduce bipartisan bill targeting migrant surge
A bipartisan bill aimed at blunting the southern border crisis will reportedly be introduced by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.
A bipartisan bill aimed at blunting the southern border crisis will reportedly be introduced by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.
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.
White House says refugee cap will be increased in May after pushback from allies, aid groups
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
Immigrants in sanctuary churches get temporary deportation relief
Both Hilda Ramirez and Alirio Gamez say they have won one-year stays of removal, gaining a long-awaited reprieve from the threat of deportation.
Both Hilda Ramirez and Alirio Gamez say they have won one-year stays of removal, gaining a long-awaited reprieve from the threat of deportation.
Texas Gov. Abbott warns border woes 'will get worse,' points to 'bipartisan response' to Biden admin
Abbott also addressed recent allegations of child sex abuse among migrants at his state's Freeman Coliseum.
Abbott also addressed recent allegations of child sex abuse among migrants at his state's Freeman Coliseum.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn demands federal probe into San Antonio child migrant abuse allegations
The abuse allegations were limited to the San Antonio facility – an event center that has been temporarily converted to house unaccompanied minors.
The abuse allegations were limited to the San Antonio facility – an event center that has been temporarily converted to house unaccompanied minors.