Title 42 ends, heightening pressure at U.S.-Mexico border
"The border is not open," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said. "Starting tonight, people who arrive at the border without using a lawful pathway will be presumed ineligible for asylum."
"The border is not open," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said. "Starting tonight, people who arrive at the border without using a lawful pathway will be presumed ineligible for asylum."
Record surge of migrants enter U.S. as Title 42 expires
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement at midnight Thursday as the Title 42 public health order expired affirming that the U.S.-Mexico border remains secure and Border Patrol agents will resume the authorized removal of migrants.
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement at midnight Thursday as the Title 42 public health order expired affirming that the U.S.-Mexico border remains secure and Border Patrol agents will resume the authorized removal of migrants.
Migrants rush across Mexico border into US in final hours before Title 42 expires
Migrants are rushing across the Mexico border in hopes of entering the U.S. in the final hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are lifted.
Migrants are rushing across the Mexico border in hopes of entering the U.S. in the final hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are lifted.
U.S. to limit asylum at Mexico border as Title 42 ends
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 reaches its end date.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 reaches its end date.
10,000 migrants stopped in one day ahead of Title 42 expiration
New rules will make it extremely difficult for anyone who travels through another country, like Mexico, to qualify for asylum.
New rules will make it extremely difficult for anyone who travels through another country, like Mexico, to qualify for asylum.
US to begin denying asylum at Mexico border, open 100 migration hubs
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
New rule would impose 'severe limitations' on asylum-seekers at US southern border
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
Biden visits US-Mexico border as migrant crisis spirals
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
Supreme Court ruling on Title 42 casts asylum seekers as 'political tool,' Chicago immigration advocate says
As families seeking asylum in the United States face ongoing threats of being turned away from the border, some have opted to send their children alone, said one Chicago-based immigration advocate.
As families seeking asylum in the United States face ongoing threats of being turned away from the border, some have opted to send their children alone, said one Chicago-based immigration advocate.
Supreme Court to keep Title 42 in place indefinitely
The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality.
The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality.
Migrants gather at US-Mexico border as Title 42 hangs in limbo
Katy Arnold, director of refugee and forced migration studies at DePaul University, talks about Title 42 as an immigration policy and how it is bottlenecking refugees near the U.S.-Mexico border amid an uncertain future.
Katy Arnold, director of refugee and forced migration studies at DePaul University, talks about Title 42 as an immigration policy and how it is bottlenecking refugees near the U.S.-Mexico border amid an uncertain future.
Suspense grows at border over future of US asylum rules
Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under U.S. and international law since March 2020 related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 under a public-health rule called Title 42.
Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under U.S. and international law since March 2020 related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 under a public-health rule called Title 42.
‘Remain in Mexico’: Federal judge blocks Biden bid to end Trump-era policy
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Border Patrol agents in Texas discover migrants smuggled inside toolboxes at checkpoint
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.
Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
Agents find 23 pounds of cocaine in North Carolina passenger's wheelchair
The 22-year-old man was returning to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic when officers found packages of a white, powdery substance concealed in an electric wheelchair.
The 22-year-old man was returning to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic when officers found packages of a white, powdery substance concealed in an electric wheelchair.