Immigration

Border officials consider plans to transfer migrant families to cities around the US

Local officials in Florida are complaining about DHS plans to ship detained migrants to the state from overcrowded facilities in Texas.

Trump plan would shift immigration focus to 'merit'

Tribal nation on US-Mexico border on front lines of illicit cross-border trade

The significant federal law enforcement presence on the Tohono O'odham Nation has created deep resentment among some tribal members.

Stunning landscape of tribal nation on US-Mexico border hides dark reality

The Tohono O'odham Nation, the third largest Native American reservation in the U.S., has become one of the busiest drug and human smuggling corridors in North America.

President Trump unveils new immigration plan

President Donald Trump announced a new immigration plan in a speech Thursday.

Pelosi condemns merit-based immigration reform

The "Trump Immigration Plan," as described by officials Wednesday, would prioritize visas for applicants with extraordinary talent, professional and specialized vocations, and exceptional students.

2-year-old dies after family apprehended at southern border

A 2-year-old boy from Guatemala died in Texas on Tuesday after being released from U.S. custody at a hospital near the border, according to a Guatemalan official.

Pelosi condemns merit-based immigration reform as Trump unveils proposal

As President Trump prepares to unveil his roadmap for immigration reform today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stressed that any plan must include a path to citizenship.

On tribal land along US-Mexico border, drug and human smuggling corrupts an ancient culture

In Arizona lies the Tohono O’odham Nation, the third largest Native American reservation in the U.S., and home to one of the busiest smuggling corridors in North America.

President Trump to announce immigration overhaul

The president's new plan would use a point system, include more border wall and favors high-skilled workers over people with family in the U.S., but does not address so-called "Dreamers."

Photos capture near-drowning of migrants on US-Mexico border

Graham unveils proposal to address 'crisis' at the border

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham is rolling out new legislation that he says is “designed to stop the humanitarian crisis” at the US-Mexico border.

96 people charged in Texas marriage fraud scheme to get Green Cards

Nearly 100 people have been indicted on federal charges of marriage fraud in Texas.

Burgeoning numbers of Cubans trying to enter US via Mexico

HUD plan aimed at undocumented immigrants to displace 55K kids in US legally

HUD estimates 55K children could be displaced by its plan to tighten rules on housing assistance for immigrants

New record number of immigrants stopped at southern border

More than 109,000 migrants were apprehended or deemed inadmissible at the border in April.

Trump administration overwhelmed by record border crossings, asylum requests

Authorities stopped more than 100,000 undocumented migrants at the border last month in a wave of unauthorized crossings not seen in over a decade.

Students protest as high school senior faces deportation

Rep. Dan Crenshaw on immigration: 'We have no effective control over our borders'

The congressman explains his views on the border crisis and President Trump's proposed fee on asylum seekers.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw on 'The View': Undocumented immigrants are 'taking advantage of the asylum process'

Dan Crenshaw explains why he supports Donald Trump's immigration policies at the border on "The View."

President Trump announces former Obama-era border chief Mark Morgan will lead ICE

The president made the announcement on Twitter Sunday.

Trump's emergency immigration task force disbands

Emergency immigration group ends federal government coordination efforts.

Trump administration requests $4.5 billion in new border funding

The Trump administration is requesting an additional $4.5 billion in emergency spending to address the "humanitarian and security crisis" at the southern border.

Trump administration to start DNA tests for migrants at southern border

The Trump administration will start asking migrants crossing the southern border to take DNA tests as part of new efforts to crack down on fraud.

16-year-old migrant boy dies in US custody

A 16-year-old migrant boy has died in Texas after being held in US custody

Trump administration to request additional border funding

The acting chief said Homeland Security will run out of funding in the coming months.

64% oppose Trump's move to build a wall; On asylum, just 30% support stricter rules

According to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll, 64% oppose President Donald Trump's move to build a wall. On asylum, just 30% support stricter rules.

Pope Francis donates $500,000 to migrants at US border

The Vatican says media interest in the migrants is declining -- as is aid.

Judge indicted, accused of helping immigrant avoid ICE detainment

Prosecutors say Judge Shelly Joseph helped an undocumented immigrant slip out the back door of her Newton, Massachusetts, courthouse to avoid an ICE officer.

Judge indicted in Massachusetts for refusing to allow undocumented immigrant to be detained

Judge Shelley M. Ricmond Joseph was charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly refusing to help ICE take custody of an undocumented immigrant.

Judge charged for helping undocumented immigrant

A state judge in Massachusetts was indicted Thursday for refusing to allow ICE to take custody of an undocumented immigrant, according to court papers.

For immigrants in South Texas, a cancer diagnosis is ‘devastating’

Most hospitals in the region are for-profit facilities, and 30% of residents are uninsured.

Asylum seekers suffer physical, mental health problems in crowded shelter

“The people who are coming here are leaving their homes. They are leaving a lifetime.”

Migrant families fought for reunification months after separation policy ended

An inside look at an ICE detention center: Part 2

A family reunites after months apart - but their journey to possible asylum has only just begun.

Though zero tolerance policy on hold, lasting effects of child separation: Part 1

At the southern border, parents who were deported without their children are trying to reenter the U.S. to reunite their families. Lawyers help them locate their kids and navigate the complex system.

'Unprecedented surge' of families coming to the border is 'overwhelming' immigration system, nonpartisan group says

'Unprecedented surge' of families coming to the border is 'overwhelming' immigration system, report says

Attorney general orders some asylum seekers to be held without bail

Attorney General Barr orders that some asylum seekers will be held without bail.

For ICE detainees, lackluster medical and mental health treatment: Report

A state audit found that California detainees were treated like prisoners.

House Democrats investigating proposal to send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities

House Democrats are formally probing the Trump administration's consideration of a controversial proposal to send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities.

WH says sanctuary cities plan 'on the table'

Sarah Sanders told ABC News, though, the plan to transfer undocumented immigrants from border cities to "sanctuary cities" is not the administration's first choice.

White House considering shipping migrants to sanctuary cities

The idea, first floated in November, again in February and now last week by the president is raising legal questions. ABC News' Serena Marshall reports.

Trump's 'sanctuary cities' plan not first choice, but an 'option on the table': Sarah Sanders

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders joins "This Week" to discuss the administration's priorities for addressing migrants at the southern border.

Border crisis is Trump's 'manufactured chaos that he's created': Top Dem

Mississippi Democrat Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is interviewed on "This Week."

No legal way to release immigrants into 'sanctuary cities': Rep. Bennie Thompson

Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, was interviewed on "This Week" about the White House's immigration proposals.

Mayors across the country are challenging Trump's sanctuary city proposal

The president has proposed to bus migrants from detention centers along the southern U.S. border to cities he claims do not follow federal immigration laws.

Pentagon awaiting new request from DHS that could send more troops to border

Pentagon awaits new request from Department of Homeland Security for more support along the Southwest border.