Immigrants
Woman Held Immigrants Hostage, Demanded Thousands for Release: Feds
Authorities began investigating the situation after a woman in California told law enforcement that her sister was being held for ransom in Texas.
Our Legal System Needs to Interview Traumatized Immigrants Better
Our immigration proceedings must adequately address the mental health of people who are here to seek protection from situations that are, by definition, traumatic.
Greg Abbott Tells National Guard to Return Migrants to Texas Border
Abbott said that Texas "is once again stepping up and taking unprecedented action to protect Americans and secure our southern border."
Drone Footage Shows Hundreds of Migrants Crossing Border Into Texas
Nearly 500 illegal migrants allegedly passed from Mexico into the U.S. as Texas officials called the border crossings an "invasion."
Human Smuggling Deaths Continue to Mount in Texas After Fatal Crash
In addition to the four immigrants killed in the crash, the Texas Department of Safety added that three other people were critically injured in the crash.
SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Trump, Allowing Biden to End 'Remain in Mexico'
Former President Donald Trump saw his recent Supreme Court winning streak end after justices ruled 5-4 in favor of President Joe Biden's immigration policy.
ICE Imposters Are Defrauding the Frightened U.S. Families of Detainees
Scamsters with knowledge of personal details have coaxed thousands of dollars from asylum seekers' relatives.
Mexican Cartel Allegedly Sold 'Poison' Drugs Out of Taco Trucks
A Mexican restaurant and its taco trucks were described by authorities as a "regional hub" for selling drugs.
We Must Do More for Children Seeking Safety at Our Borders
Caring for immigrant children is not a political issue. It is a child welfare issue.
Biden Sent Baby Formula to Border for Immigrants, Republicans Say
Representative Kat Cammack said on Wednesday that a border patrol agent in Texas informed her that he had taken in pallets of baby formula for immigrants.
Immigrants Needed to Meet Anticipated U.S. Job Opening Surge: Report
Immigrant workers currently fill one in five health care support positions and "will play a critical role" in meeting the anticipated rise in demand.
Biden Expected to End Asylum Limits at Mexico Border: AP
President Joe Biden has been under fire from immigrant advocacy groups, as well as other Democrats, for not ending the policy sooner.
Biden Admin Unveils New Rule to Speed Up Processing at U.S.-Mexico Border
"The current system for handling asylum claims at our borders has long needed repair," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
Eric Zemmour, French Presidential Candidate, Wants to Deport Immigrants
The far-right French presidential candidate said he wants to send North African immigrants back to their countries of origin.
Beyond TPS: A Permanent Fix for Afghans in the United States
Leaders in Washington, as well as advocates, should take a lesson from recently arrived Afghans—hopeful for a new life here—and from the many selfless Americans who have come together to help in the historic resettlement effort of the last seven months: This is no time for cynicism.
Seeking Asylum is Legal. It Can Be Humane, Too
The next time you hear about "illegal immigrants," think again. Many of them are fleeing for their lives and seeking asylum according to U.S. law.
We Represent Diverse Christian Denominations, But We Agree on Immigration
Americans are remarkably unified in their recognition that immigrants play an essential role in our economy, a reality the pandemic and recent labor shortages in various sectors have made visceral for many Americans.
'Robot Dogs' at the Border are Expensive Civil Rights Violations
This disturbing turn to dystopian, invasive and dangerous technology along the border must end.
Updating CAFTA-DR Can Mitigate the Migration Crisis
Now is the time for lawmakers and business leaders to seize the moment and come together so we can literally move the needle to build more resilient, sustainable and humanitarian supply chains in the Western Hemisphere.
Most Voters Back Migrant Path to Citizenship Amid Child Crossing Surge
70 percent of voters support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. This comes as the border continues to see thousands of solo child crossers.
School District Plans to Fly in Immigrants to Fill Jobs, Others May Follow
Foreign language teachers are one of the hardest positions for schools to fill. The Camden City School District aims to fill these roles by recruiting abroad.
Florida County to Issue IDs to Undocumented Immigrants Through Third Party
Two county commissioners who voted against the measure expressed concern over the potential for fraud in connection to using a nonprofit to issue the IDs.
How Trump Labor Appointees Could Break Up Judges Union Under Biden's Watch
Immigration judges can only speak about the nation's 1.6 million immigration case backlog when representing their union. This right could soon be revoked.
Pramila Jayapal Says Disaster Workers Need Better Federal Protection
The Washington representative told Newsweek that her Climate Resilience Workforce Act can create jobs and protect disaster workers.
Fixing the 1.6M Immigration Case Backlog Means Moving It From DOJ
"Many more resources have been devoted to enforcement but far fewer to the immigration courts," Judge Mimi Tsankov told Newsweek.
Pregnant Mom of 7, Who Escaped Violence in Africa, Shot and Killed
Nyota Bawili's family said they came to the United States six years ago thinking the "grass was greener."
How Biden Can Help Venezuelan Refugees
In 2022, let's make sure that Venezuelans who've been driven from their families and homeland are a priority for President Joe Biden.
Torture, Racism, Food Deprivation: Human Rights Orgs Decry NOLA ICE Center
One man allegedly had his finger broken to coerce him into signing a deportation document.
U.S. to Allow an Additional 20,000 Immigrant Visa Workers
"At a time of record job growth, additional H-2B visas will help to fuel our Nation's historic economic recovery," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
England, France Ignored Migrants' Calls for Help on Sinking Boat, Survivor
One survivor said they made calls to French and British police asking for help but were told to call the other. Twenty-seven people died.