Change could affect 6.5 million people. The social spending bill approved by the House Friday in a 220-213 vote includes the most extensive immigration reform package reviewed by Congress…
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Clarification Sought on Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants
President Biden dismissed the reports as “garbage.” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley wrote Thursday to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling on…
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DHS Secretary Seeking End to “Remain in Mexico” Policy
Concerns stem from the treatment of migrants south of the border. In 2019, the previous administration created a policy that required asylum seekers to “Remain in Mexico” while…
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DHS Again Rescinding Remain in Mexico Policy
The administration openly challenging the court ruling. In August, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an order keeping the ”Remain in Mexico” policy in place, despite efforts of President Biden’s administration…
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7,700 Migrants Arrested in Operation Lone Star
“We’re doing catch and jail,” a department of public safety officer said. Operation Lone Star (OLS), ordered by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, has resulted in 7,744 migrants arrested on…
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Immigration Arrests Drop to Ten Year Low
32,000 fewer deportations in fiscal year 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced this week the total number of immigration arrests within the last year. About 72,000…
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Massive Migrant Caravan Heads Toward Border
Remain in Mexico policy not yet reinstated. The largest and most organized caravan of mostly South Americans, Central Americans, and Haitians are on their way to the U.S.-Mexico…
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Over 7,000 Brazilians and Venezuelans Illegally Cross Border
Agents say many come with luggage and cash. Tens of thousands of migrants from South America have flown into Mexico and crossed into a remote part of Arizona…
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Secretary of State Travels to South America
Secretary Blinken met with officials in Ecuador and Columbia. This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to South America for the first time in his position…
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Remain in Mexico Policy to Resume in November
Decision was made pursuant to federal judge’s order. President Biden’s administration is preparing to resume an immigration policy from the previous administration of returning migrants to Mexico while…
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