The U.S. has long allowed asylum seekers to remain here pending an immigration judge’s decision on their application. They now must remain in Mexico.
Author: Alan Gomez, USA TODAY
Federal judge blocks another attempt by Trump to limit asylum
The Trump administration has been trying to limit the ability of migrants to get asylum in the U.S., but they have been blocked by federal judges.
Border Patrol issues new rules to quickly notify Congress of any migrant deaths
The moves comes after Border Patrol did not inform Congress or the public of a 7-year-old migrant girl’s death while in their custody.
Congress told it can’t interview agents who detained 7-year-old migrant girl who died
Members of Congress will visit a Border Patrol station in New Mexico where a 7-year-old Guatemalan migrant was detained before she died, but Homeland Security says the members cannot interview the agents involved.
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7-year-old Guatemalan migrant girl in Border Patrol custody dies from high fever, seizures; feds fault father
The Guatemalan child’s death after being detained by Border Patrol agents, renews questions about U.S. treatment of migrant minors.
Feds targeting more worksites crack down on undocumented workers – but not their employers
The Trump administration last year ramped up arrests nationwide at worksites with undocumented immigrants, arresting more workers than employers.
New data shows asylum claims spiking at U.S. ports of entry
New data show that more migrants are legally requesting asylum at ports despite Trump’s claims that they are a border security issue.
How new Trump rules could leave tens of thousands of immigrants ineligible for green cards
The Trump administration may soon enforce a new definition of “public charge” that could make thousands of immigrants ineligible for a green card.
How migrant caravan may force Congress to fix a broken asylum system
Congress may need to find a lasting solution to fix a broken asylum system to prevent future waves of caravan migrants and others seeking U.S. refuge
Number of undocumented immigrants in USA falls to 12-year low, researchers say
Researchers say economics and stricter border security are key factors in the fall in the number of people here illegally to 10.7 million.