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Immigration

The latest news on the Biden administration's immigration policy, and the border.


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How many U.S. families could be affected by Trump's vows to do mass deportations?

An estimated 1 in 25 U.S. households include a family member who is undocumented.
Security personnel pat down shackled migrants
Security personnel pat down shackled migrants

Migrants desperate to reach the U.S. are traveling inside cargo trucks. Some never make it.

The burgeoning illegal industry killed at least a hundred people and wounded dozens from 2018 to 2023, the records of tens of thousands, including children, attest.
illustration of people standing outside a truck, as well as packed inside a truck
illustration of people standing outside a truck, as well as packed inside a truck

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9d ago

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Migrant with alleged ISIS ties was living in the U.S. for more than two years, officials say

Jovokhir Attoev was released inside the U.S. in 2022. A year later, Uzbekistan put out a global notice that he was wanted for alleged ISIS ties. U.S. officials didn't arrest him until this year.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.

Massachusetts places historic limit on families seeking homeless shelter

The new law limits stays in the state shelter system to nine months, with some extensions, as the number of needy migrants and residents has dramatically increased.
Maura Healey Michelle Wu
Maura Healey Michelle Wu
15d ago

White House seizes on Mitch McConnell's remarks that Trump stalled action on border security

In a new statement, the White House cited comments by the Senate Republican leader to argue that Trump rejected a compromise on a border deal for political gain.
Donald Trump visits the US-Mexico border fence in Otay Mesa, Calif.
Donald Trump visits the US-Mexico border fence in Otay Mesa, Calif.
17d ago

At least 5 people die crossing English Channel, hours after U.K. approves Rwanda deportation bill

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the first deportation flights would take off in 10-12 weeks but refused to provide details about how many people would be deported or exactly when the flights would occur.
Small Boat Migrant Crossings Are At Record Levels For Early Part Of 2024
Small Boat Migrant Crossings Are At Record Levels For Early Part Of 2024

Homeless shelters in Massachusetts raise concerns as lawmakers consider historic limit to family stays

Since 1983, the state has promised families and pregnant women a right to shelter. Now, lawmakers are moving to overturn that right.
A worker walks through the emergency overflow shelter for migrants at the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex
A worker walks through the emergency overflow shelter for migrants at the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex
23d ago

Senate quickly votes to dismiss impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

The trial lasted just a few hours, with Democrats and some Republicans saying Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas hadn’t committed an impeachable offense.
Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a hearing
Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a hearing
23d ago

Highlights: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Democrats ruled the articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas unconstitutional. GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted present on one article.
Alejandro Mayorkas during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing
Alejandro Mayorkas during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing

7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election

Abortion. Immigration. Health care. Taxes. Judges and the Supreme Court. Trade. Foreign policy. The policy contrasts between Joe Biden and Donald Trump are sharpening.
Demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme
Demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme
24d ago

House delivers Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate to begin a trial

House Republican impeachment managers walked the articles over to the Senate chamber Tuesday ahead of what is expected to be a short-lived trial beginning on Wednesday.
Alejandro Mayorkas during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing
Alejandro Mayorkas during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing