An influx of migrant children tests the preparedness of NYC schoolsIn New York City, public schools have opened classrooms to nearly 20,000 children arriving with parents seeking asylum.
Appeals court orders temporary stay on Texas buoy barriersA federal judge had ordered Texas to move floating barriers meant to deter migrants at the border — an appeals court said they can stay, for now.
Judge orders Texas to move floating barrier meant to deter migrantsA court determined that the bright orange, wrecking-ball-sized buoys would have to be moved from the Rio Grande river.
Many Afghan refugees face 'mental torture' over unstable future in USTwo years after 77,000 Afghan allies arrived on U.S. bases, many are still in legal limbo and waiting to be reunited with their loved ones.
Chicago migrant crisis: Scenes of desperation inside police stationsA new surge of migrant arrivals in Chicago is quickly outpacing the city's shelter capacity.
DOJ accuses SpaceX of refusing to hire refugees, asylum seekersThe Department of Justice is seeking back pay from SpaceX, which allegedly excluded refugees and asylum seekers in the hiring process.
Mexico expresses concerns over Texas' floating buoys to stop migrantsCourt testimony examined the diplomatic issues with wrecking-ball-sized buoys authorized by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this summer.
NYC has opened a new migrant center on Randall's IslandThe housing facility can house up to 3,000 people. But this isn’t the first time the city has built tents on Randall's Island.
Gov. Hochul criticizes NYC Mayor Adams over handling of migrantsA letter from the state blasts the city for failing to accept numerous state offers of assistance over the last year.
New York City is expecting more migrant busesSince the spring of last year, almost 100,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the Big Apple.
Massachusetts gov. declares state of emergency amid influx of migrantsThere are more than 20,000 people — many of whom are migrants — currently living in state shelters, including infants, young kids and pregnant women.
'Everyone needs to see': Joaquin Castro calls border buoys 'barbaric'As part of Texas' aggressive response to migration at the U.S. southern border, buoys have been placed in river waters, causing safety concerns.
Court temporarily allows Biden asylum restrictions to remain in placeThe new rule replaces Title 42, which was established in March 2020 and expired in May of this year.
Migrant crisis worsens in New York CityDozens of migrants are sleeping on pieces of cardboard outdoors in hopes of getting a bed in the city’s shelter system.
| Maura Sirianni and Scripps News Staff and Axel Turcios
DOJ appeals after federal judge orders end to Biden's migrant policyThe Biden administration has touted that its policy has led to a drop in border crossing. Now a federal judge wants the policy to end.
DOJ sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio GrandeTexas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed inflatable buoys earlier this month in the Rio Grande to curb illegal border crossings.
DOJ: Rio Grande barrier violates law, raises humanitarian concernsThe buoy barrier was installed as a component of Governor Greg Abbott's $4 billion initiative, Operation Lone Star.
DOJ to pursue legal action over Texas' barrier in the Rio GrandeThe Department of Justice said it is aware of "troubling reports" of inhumane treatment of migrants at the southern border in Texas.
The National Guard is assisting Texas with border protectionOther states have responded to the aid requested by Gov. Abbott and sent out-of-state National Guard troops to help.
Texas trooper alleges 'inhumane' treatment at Southern borderThe state trooper described children and breast-feeding mothers being denied water as they tried to cross the Rio Grande.
Civil rights groups sue Florida officials over new immigration lawMultiple civil rights groups are suing Florida lawmakers, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, over the state's new immigration law.
Hundreds of migrants in southern Mexico form group to head toward USMigrants told The Associated Press they crossed into Mexico illegally through a river dividing the two countries.
Undocumented migrants being fired because of new Florida lawFlorida's agriculture, construction and hospitality industries are starting to see labor shortages as undocumented workers flee the state.
Chicago police probing claims of officers' sexual misconductThe Chicago Sun-Times reported that an officer is accused of impregnating a teenage migrant.
Gov. Newsom wants DOJ to investigate Florida for migrant flightsCalifornia officials say migrants are being coaxed into taking flights to Sacramento under false pretenses.
Activist teaches out of her basement to help New York asylum seekersNuala O'Doherty Naranjo has launched new classes to help asylum seekers prepare for the complicated process.
Government watchdog says CBP released migrant on terror watchlistA government report indicated the migrant "could pose a threat to national security" and should not have been released.
Migrants from Florida sent to Sacramento detail their journeyMigrants who were "gifted" a free trip across the country say the promises made to them were unfulfilled. They're now in need of asylum and help.
Driver's licenses for the undocumented no longer valid in FloridaA Florida measure prohibits the issuance of a driver's license to anyone who does not provide proof of lawful presence in the United States.
Upcoming US citizenship test changes worry those with limited EnglishU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes that the new test adds a speaking section to assess English skills.
