Arizona border crossing closing over overwhelming migrant arrivalsCBP officials say the Tucson area, including Nogales, is already seeing the highest number of migrants coming into the country.
Is border security really on the cusp of passing in Congress?Not much has changed from a border policy standpoint as of late, but there's a chance something may change in the coming weeks.
Asian migrants seeking asylum at US border face different obstaclesScripps News spoke with aid volunteers at the border who said migrants who don't speak English or Spanish often go without their needs getting met.
Biden would block bill to kick migrants out of national parkThe White House and House Republicans have remained at odds over an agreement to house 2,000 migrants on federal land.
Census Bureau projects US population decline if there's no immigrationThe U.S. population is projected to peak by around 2080 with close to 370 million people. But immigration trends may keep the population growing.
8 dead in crash after police chased a suspected human smugglerThe crash was the latest deadly vehicle crash involving migrants, marking the highest death toll since 13 people died in a March 2021 wreck.
NYC migrant shelters are at capacity as winter approachesAt least 21,000 vacate notices have been given to migrants in shelters since July, including families with children.
Chicago braces for homeless and migrant needs this winterAs winter arrives, cities like Chicago must juggle the needs of their homeless population while also accommodating an influx of migrants.
Democratic mayors plead with Biden for help addressing migrant crisisMayors from Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York are seeking more federal aid to help manage the influx of migrants into their cities.
5,000 migrants traveling by foot to cross US-Mexico borderEarlier this month the Biden administration introduced a proposal with $14 billion to address the influx of migrants along the southwest border.
Backlash to migrants surges in Chicago's predominantly Black areasResidents say they feel that the city is prioritizing asylum seekers over their underserved communities.
Settlement in family separation lawsuit bars similar border policiesAccording to figures from the Department of Homeland Security in February, 3,881 children were separated from their families between 2017 and 2021.
Democrats and Republicans react to Biden building border wallThe Biden administration announced it will waive 26 federal laws to allow for the construction of the border wall in Texas.
Migrant crisis in NYC is alarming as city reaches capacityMayor Eric Adams' administration has asked a judge to allow New York to suspend the city's right to shelter law.
Biden administration criticized over new border wall constructionThe White House said it is unable to stop construction of 20 miles of border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting new criticism from the ACLU.
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws for 20-mile border wallAccording to U.S. officials, as of August of this year, over 245,000 illegal entries have been recorded at the southern border.
Federal hearing over Texas border buoys begins todayThe Biden administration has sued the state over environmental concerns with the buoys put in the Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings.
In letter to Biden, IL governor criticizes response to migrant crisisIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker accuses the federal government of lacking coordination and intervention at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Adviser to NYC mayor calls for Biden to 'close the border'New York City has reportedly taken in over 100,000 migrants in the last year, straining organizations and resources.
What's driving Venezuelans to migrate to the US?What factors have compelled millions of Venezuelans to leave their homeland and seek refugee status in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.?
Baby found abandoned at US-Mexico border amid crisisThe U.S. Border Patrol said human smugglers or criminal organizations could have caused the baby, estimated to be 2 months old, to be abandoned.
Welcome center in El Paso helps with massive influx of migrantsThis welcome center provides everyone in need with basic medical care, hygiene essentials and resources.
Colombian family flees to US to escape corrupt governmentA deadly route between Colombia and Panama, the Darien Gap is known as one of the most dangerous migration trails — for some, it is worth the risk.
Texas cities approach their breaking point due to migrant surgeOver the last few days, the mayor of El Paso says the city has received more than 2,000 migrants a day.
Mexico makes agreement with US to deport migrants amid surgeMexican officials agreed to deport migrants from their border cities and return them to their home countries.
US border crossings by migrant families hits record highThe southwest border saw 2.2 million migrant encounters this fiscal year, closing in on last year's 2.4 million.
NYC officials call on Biden for more help with asylum seekersThe Biden administration's decision to allow hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans temporary work permits was welcomed by Mayor Eric Adams.
Over 140,000 migrants apprehended at the US-Mexico border this monthMore people are crossing due to impatient asylum seekers and profit-seeking cartels spreading disinformation.
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US military deployed to border to assist with influx of migrantsThe border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, declared a state of emergency Wednesday after nearly 6,000 migrants crossed through from Mexico.
Biden to allow nearly 500,000 Venezuelan migrants to work legallyThe announcement comes as the U.S. sees an uptick in attempted unlawful U.S.-Mexico border crossings.
New York, Chicago urge Biden admin to expedite work visas for migrantsLeaders want migrants to find legal jobs and become self-sufficient, but asylum-seekers face long wait times.
Over 8,000 apprehensions in a day as US-Mexico border crossings surgeBorder crossings are on the rise again, and officials say that a considerable portion of these crossings involve families.
NYC mayor asks President Biden for assistance with influx of migrantsMayor Eric Adams of NYC says 10,000 migrants from around the globe are arriving each month, many of them fleeing their home countries.
Federal judge declares DACA illegal, setting up likely appealA judge ruled that the program which prevents the deportation of immigrants who arrived as children was illegal.
