Immigration
Haitian leaders blast JD Vance, Republicans over pet-eating accusations: 'Vile and false'
Different state lawmakers in Florida, which boasts a large Haitian community, came out to criticize the unsubstantiated claims
Kamala Harris reveals immigration policy plan, JD Vance immediately blasts it
"Harris says she wants to secure our border," said the Republican VP candidate. "Her record tells a different story"
Migrant camps throughout Mexico City have spiked despite efforts to push migrants south
Up to 2,000 migrants have been living in an encampment located in the La Merced neighborhood
House Republicans seek to link government funding to citizenship check for potential voters
If pushed forward, the initiative would likely have extremely low chances of passing
Trump suggests carrying out widespread deportation operation could turn into a 'bloody story'
He also doubled down on the claim that a Venezuelan gang has "taken over sections" of Colorado, something that has been rejected by state authorities
Governor Newsom vetoes bill aimed at helping undocumented immigrants buy homes in California
Some conservatives believe Newsom considers approving the bill would be a massive political liability at the moment but will "find a way to make it happen regardless"
Panama deports over 100 Indian migrants from Darien Gap as part of agreement with the U.S.
Migration through the region has decreased almost 30% compared to the past year
Over 140 Cubans have died while trying to reach Florida in rafts this year, report shows
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is warning against taking the journey, highlighting the numerous perils involved
Mexico City becomes home for a new wave of Chinese immigrants
A new wave of people migrating out of China has found in Mexico a place to build their lives
Texas lawmaker says blimp surveillance program could return with improved technology
DHS announced the ending of the program this week citing a lack of funding
Biden admin. considers making it much harder to reach the threshold to lift the asylum ban
Under the proposed changes, restrictions would only be deactivated if the seven-day average of unlawful border crossings stay below 1,500 for 28 days
Eleven Texas officials call for federal investigation into election-related raids
The Democratic congress members urged the Justice Department to investigate AG Ken Paxton's raids targeting Latino campaign volunteers and community leaders
Homeland Security Secretary slammed Abbott's approach to immigration
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas called Texas' actions "unconscionable" and in service of Politics
Peril and profit: The financial insecurity of migrants in Mexico
A lack of documentation and access to financial institutions makes it easier for migrants to get taken advantage of in financial situations
Two Border Patrol officers in San Diego arrested for working with cartels, passing drugs through the border
The two officers were arrested in May for allowing vehicles loaded with fentanyl, cocaine and more to cross the border unchecked
A catholic diocese in New Jersey is suing the U.S. over immigration delays affecting priests' status
The institution claims that how the government processes green cards for religious workers can cause "substantial disruption" to the lives of five priests
Latino immigrants are extorted out of over $800 in average before they get to the U.S. border
The most common perpetrators of extortion were police officers, immigration officials, drug-traffickers or gangs and the military
Trump pledges to ban mortgages for undocumented immigrants, claims they're driving up housing costs
According the Urban Institute, out of more than 3.4 million mortgages issued in 2023, less than 6,000 went to undocumented individuals
Florida AG sues Biden Admin for records on released criminals released into the U.S. instead of being deported
The lawsuit was filed after receiving no response to a Freedom of Information Act request in March seeking information about criminal illegal foreign nationals
Texas has spent $221 million sending tens of thousands of migrants to Democratic-led sanctuary cities
Texas spent an average of $1,847 per person to transport 120k migrants to sanctuary cities, including NYC, Chicago, LA and Washington D.C
Authorities debunk right-wing claims of violent migrant takeovers in California, Colorado, and Illinois
Unsubstantiated news about immigrants taking over apartment complexes and school buses have been spread by figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump
DHS fights Texas court to resume parole program for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens
The court, however, doubled down, denying undocumented families a motion to intervene in favor of the program
Asylum-seeking families receive $4,000 grants to help them move out of NYC's shelter system
The city provided 150 migrant families the amount through a one-time payment
Ted Cruz claims Kamala Harris is 'actively encouraging' illegal immigration with help from Mexico
Cruz also said that the Democratic Party aims to increase the number of migrants in the U.S. so that they have a advantage in future elections
Canada cracks down on immigration, rejecting the most entries in years as Trudeau trails in the polls
In July, Canada refused entry to 5853 foreign travelers, who include students, workers and tourists, the most since at least January 2019
GOP blasts California housing bill that would help undocumented immigrants: 'a complete slap in the face'
"California Democrats are offering illegal immigrants more and more handouts every day", said California Republican Senator Brian Jones
Analysis debunks 'Black jobs lost to immigrants' claim put forward by Donald Trump
Foreign-born workers have claimed a growing share of the U.S. labor market but it doesn't appear to be at the expense of U.S.-born Black workers
Border apprehensions expected to rise in August but continue near historical lows for Biden admin.
The monthly figure is expected to have clocked in at about 58,000, a minimal increase compared to July's 56,408
A mass deportation operation in the U.S. could trigger a recession, professor warns
Republican candidate Donald Trump has vowed to conduct the "largest deportation operation" in American history should he win the elections
DHS shuts down surveillance blimp program at the border citing lack of funding
The devices allowed agents to have round-the-clock aerial views of critical areas of the border