Southern Border
How Texas Would Enforce SB4, the Law Allowing State Authorities to Arrest and Deport Migrants
The law could go into effect on Monday if the Supreme Court doesn't announce a decision
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration From Redirecting Border Wall Funds
Congress had allocated $1.4 billion in 2020 and 2021 under then-President Donald Trump
Biden's 2025 Budget Proposal Includes $4.7 billion Emergency Fund for Border Security
The fund would let DHS access the money as needed when the amount of border crossings breaks an unspecified threshold
Border Crossings Increase in February After January Drop; Trend is Expected to Grow
Border Patrol agents recorded some 140,000 apprehensions, compared to January's 124,000. They believe figures will keep on increasing
Latinos See the Border Situation as a Major Problem, Yet Few Believe a Wall Will Help
A new study by the Pew Research Center did a deep dive on the demographic's thoughts on the current situation at the southern border
Trump Says He'll Resort to Local Police to Conduct Mass Deportations if Elected President
The likely Republican candidate made the statement during a visit to the border as illegal immigration is part of his campaign rhetoric
Arizona Republicans Advocate for Bill Allowing Killing of Undocumented Migrants Suspected of Trespassing
The bill is expected to be vetoed by the governor should it pass
Arizona Sector Becomes Area With the Most Border Crossings: the Main Reasons for This
Tucson has recorded the highest amount of migrant apprehensions in fiscal year 2024, with over a quarter of a million
Biden Reportedly Weighing Turning Down Asylum Seekers who Cross the Border Illegally
The measure could be implemented through executive action. It would likely face internal backlash from more progressive factions of the Democratic Party
Biden Administration Considers Making Asylum Harder to Obtain and Deportation Easier
A media report details the actions would be part of a unilateral plan by the government as congressional negotiations continue at a stalemate
House Members from Both Parties Present New Border Security, Foreign Aid Proposal
A glance at the provisions of the $66 billion-plus package
Mexican Government Sets Checkpoint near U.S. Border Following Crossings Through Fence Gap
The spot is known as the San Judas Break. Migrants are now attempting to cross through another gap
ICE Detention Centers Could Release 15,000 People, Stop Accepting New Migrants Due to Cash Shortfall
In need of $700 million, ICE is looking into cutting key parts of its budget
U.S.-Mexico Border Apprehensions Drop by 50% in January: Here Are Some Reasons Explaining Why
The largest drop by nationality was among Venezuelans as geographically, crossings plummeted in Texas
The House Impeached Alejandro Mayorkas Over Border Handling; Here's What Comes Next
It is the first time in almost 150 years that a Cabinet secretary has been impeached. The motion now heads to the Senate, where it faces slim chances
How Protracted Border Security Negotiations Could Lead to Further Deteriorating the Current Status Quo
Cities and Federal Agencies Expected To Be Unable To Maintain Status Quo Amid Struck Down Border Security Bill
CBP Allows Access to 0.7% of 64 Million Migrants Requesting Entry into U.S. from Mexico
Using the CBP One app, fewer than half a million people have been allowed entry under the process
Border Crossing Dynamics Change in January, Shifting from Texas to Arizona and California
Overall figures have also dropped sharply during the past month
Biden Administration Considering Executive Action Related to Southern Border After Congress Fiasco
According to NBC News, the White House wants to show it's taking action with the issue, which is at the center of the political conversation
Senate Republicans Deal Final Blow to Border Security Bill With Failed Test Vote
The 49-50 vote was far from the 60 supports needed to make it to the next step. Republicans also wanted 25 votes to move forward
Biden Slams Trump, Says the Former President Blocks the Border Security Bill for Political Purposes
The president said that his predecessor would "rather weaponize this issue than actually solve it"
Border Security Bill at Risk in the Senate as Republicans Continue Withdrawing Support
The initiative faces an even steeper hill in the House, where most high-ranking Republicans blasted it
Democrats and Republicans Speak Against Border Security Bill As Soon As It's Released
The initiative faces an uphill climb to reach the necessary votes, especially from Republicans who don't consider it tough enough
Border Deal: Negotiators Say Bill to Strengthen Immigration and Asylum Laws, Set for Senate Vote Next Week
Members from both parties reached an agreement on the language of the bill, but the initiative faces strong pushback from high ranking Republicans
Florida Joins Texas in Challenging Biden Administration With Offer to Send Troops to the Border
Governor Ron DeSantis said he's readying part of the state's National Guard to assist Texas in its unilateral crackdown on migration
Republicans' Push to Impeach Mayorkas in Peril After Representative Anticipates 'Solid' No Vote
Colorado Rep. Ken Buck said he won't support the measure. Republicans can only afford to lose two votes
Why the Border Security Deal is on the Brink of Collapse Even Before the Release of the Bill's Text
Negotiators are frustrated as a faction within the Republican party is already rejecting the deal after months of calling for it
House Republicans Advance Toward Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mayorkas in Party-Line Vote
The Homeland Security Committee recommended two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to the full Lower House
Most Swing State Voters Blame Biden for Border Crisis as Immigration Gains Electoral Importance
A new poll shows that 6 in 10 voters from these states say Biden is to blame for the surge in migration
House Republicans Unveil Impeachment Articles Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas Over Immigration Measures
The allegations center around a series of parole programs that allowed some foreign nationals to wait in the U.S. for immigration visas