Johnson engages with migrant families taking refuge at Chicago police station
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There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.

Mexico, Guatemala deploy military to the border
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Countries south of the border are ramping up their military presence to deter asylum seekers.

Migrant crisis 'one of the most challenging' problems facing Chicago’s new mayor, chief of staff says

The humanitarian crisis caused by asylum-seekers descending on Chicago is “one of the most challenging” problems Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face, with no good options to house migrants and pay for their emergency care, according to his chief of staff.

Title 42 ends, heightening pressure at U.S.-Mexico border
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"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
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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.

Chicago to see immediate impact amid Title 42 fallout
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The Trump-era boarder rule has expired and an influx of migrants is expected in sanctuary cities like Chicago. City leaders are struggling to provide resources to the thousands of migrants already in the area. Political science professor at Northwestern Jacqueline Stevens explains the immediate impacts to follow.

Title 42 ends: Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing

The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process.

Chicago residents speak out against city helping migrants over them

South Side residents are pushing back against the city's plan to house several hundred migrants at the vacant South Shore High School located at 76th and Constance.

Chicago residents speak out against city helping migrants over them
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South Side residents are pushing back against the city's plan to house several hundred migrants at the vacant South Shore High School located at 76th and Constance.

Migrants crowd US boarder as Title 42 expiration looms
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Boarder patrol agents apprehended more than 10,000 people Wednesday alone when many migrants rushed the boarder. People could be seen wading into the Rio Grande. National Guard members urged many migrants to cross the boarder legally.

U.S. to limit asylum at Mexico border as Title 42 ends
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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.