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June 29, 2024 at 1:51 AM

Federal judge temporarily stops Oklahoma from enforcing new anti-immigration law

A federal judge in Oklahoma has granted a motion to temporarily stop the state from enforcing its new anti-immigration law that would make it a state crime to be in Oklahoma illegally
June 29, 2024 at 1:51 AM
June 28, 2024 at 1:04 AM

Immigration among top issues for voters in 2024 election

Immigration and the border crisis are expected to be major talking points during the debate between President Biden and former President Trump. ABC News' Mireya Villarreal reports.
June 28, 2024 at 1:04 AM
VIDEO: Immigration among top issues for voters in 2024 election
June 26, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Trump green card comments angered some Republicans but could appeal to business

His remarks were in sharp contrast with his previous anti-immigration rhetoric
June 26, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Donald Trump speaks with with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, Feb 29, 2024.
June 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Biden ‘using the tools available to him’ on immigration: Sen. Elizabeth Warren

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on “This Week.”
June 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Elizabeth Warren
June 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Warren pushes congressional Republicans for deal on immigration

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., pushed congressional Republicans for a comprehensive deal on immigration after a bill was blocked earlier this year.
June 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM
In this March 7, 2024, file photo, Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.
June 21, 2024 at 1:32 AM

Migrant in US illegally was previously deported prior to alleged murder: ICE

The man who allegedly murdered a Maryland woman was an undocumented immigrant who was arrested and expelled at least three times, according to an ICE official.
June 21, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Police said they arrested Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez on June 14, 2024 in connection with the 2023 homicide of Rachel Morin.
June 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Immigrant families rejoice over Biden's expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out

Hundreds of thousands of immigrants had reason to rejoice when President Joe Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens but, inevitably, some were left out
June 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Antonio Valle, from right, two sons, Gohan and Seiya, and wife, Brenda, stand for a photo after an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The couple were both born in Mexico. Antonio Valle has been a U.S. citizen since 2001. Brenda Valle came to the U.S. with her family when she was 3 years old and will now be eligible for legal status under Biden's new plan. She is a DACA recipient and has worried every two years whether it would get renewed. Their sons are U.S. citizens. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
June 19, 2024 at 6:19 AM

President Biden unveils new protections for some undocumented immigrants

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Allyson Batista from American Families United, who is also married to an undocumented immigrant, about the executive action helping undocumented spouses.
June 19, 2024 at 6:19 AM
VIDEO: President Biden unveils new protections for some undocumented immigrants
June 18, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Biden announces relief for some undocumented spouses of US citizens, 'Dreamers'

President Biden announced two new executive actions that could provide relief to thousands of undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for several years.
June 18, 2024 at 9:27 PM
President Joe Biden speaks at an event marking the 12th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals at the White House in Washington, June 18, 2024.
June 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Biden set to announce new immigration policies

ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang and immigration lawyer Leon Fresco discuss the impact the executive actions could have across the country.
June 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Biden set to announce new immigration policies
June 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Biden to announce relief for some undocumented spouses of US citizens, 'Dreamers'

President Biden will announce two new executive actions that could provide relief to thousands of undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for several years.
June 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
President Biden will announce two new executive actions that could provide relief to thousands of undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for several years.
June 18, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Biden to announce relief for undocumented spouses of US citizens, 'Dreamers'

President Joe Biden is set to announce two new executive actions that could provide relief to thousands of undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for years.
June 18, 2024 at 1:52 PM
VIDEO: Biden to announce relief for undocumented spouses of US citizens, 'Dreamers'
June 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM

Judge pauses law giving law enforcement ability to arrest migrants in Iowa illegally

A federal judge in Iowa paused a state law giving local law enforcement the ability to arrest migrants in the state illegally.
June 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Opponents of an Iowa immigration law rally outside the federal courthouse on June 10, 2024, in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
June 14, 2024 at 7:50 PM

G7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy

Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on the second and final day of their summit
June 14, 2024 at 7:50 PM
G7 world leaders and other leaders from guest nations attend a working session on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Energy, Africa-Mediterranean, on day two of the 50th G7 summit at Borgo Egnazia, southern Italy, on Friday, June 14, 2024. (Christopher Furlong/Pool Photo via AP)
June 14, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on immigration

Republicans are escalating their yearslong effort to put Democrats on their back foot on immigration, blaming liberal policies for sparking a "crisis" at the border
June 14, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Immigration
June 12, 2024 at 9:53 PM

LGBTQ+ asylum seekers search for safety in US after persecution abroad

LGBTQ+ asylum seekers search for safety in U.S. as anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment grows around the world.
June 12, 2024 at 9:53 PM
American and LGBT flags are seen in Key West, Fla., on May 7, 2024.
June 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM

ABC News exclusive: Inside a cartel's human-smuggling operation

ABC News exclusive: Matt Rivers reports on a cartel's human-smuggling operation in Mexico.
June 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM
ABC News' Matt Rivers reports on the lucrative human smuggling business at the U.S.-Mexico border and gets exclusive access to a cartel's operation.
June 9, 2024 at 8:21 PM

‘We stand by the legality of what we have done’: Mayorkas on new Biden border rule

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on “This Week.”
June 9, 2024 at 8:21 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Alejandro Mayorkas
June 9, 2024 at 6:16 PM

What to know about Biden's executive action on immigration

President Biden took executive action Tuesday that limits the number of migrants who can claim asylum between ports of entry at the southern U.S. border.
June 9, 2024 at 6:16 PM
President Joe Biden waves as he arrives on Air Force One at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., June 3, 2024.
June 6, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Some Nikki Haley voters split on Biden's executive action on immigration

Supporters of Nikki Haley are reacting to President Joe Biden's executive action at the southern border.
June 6, 2024 at 6:47 PM
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on an executive order limiting asylum in the East Room of the White House, June 4, 2024, in Washington.
June 6, 2024 at 1:28 AM

Inside the business of human smuggling at the border

ABC News' Matt Rivers reports on the lucrative human smuggling business at the U.S.-Mexico border and gets exclusive access to a cartel's operation.
June 6, 2024 at 1:28 AM
VIDEO: Inside the business of human smuggling at the border
June 6, 2024 at 1:27 AM

El Paso mayor addresses migrant crisis at the border

Mayor Oscar Leeser speaks with ABC News' Linsey Davis about El Paso's responsibilities as a border city and how asylum processing will change after Pres. Biden's executive actions.
June 6, 2024 at 1:27 AM
VIDEO: El Paso mayor addresses migrant crisis at the border
June 5, 2024 at 6:04 PM

DHS Secretary Mayorkas explains Biden's executive action on immigration

Alejandro Mayorkas spoke about the changes to Brad Mielke on ABC News' “Start Here” podcast.
June 5, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Alejandro Mayorkas spoke about the changes to Brad Mielke on ABC’s “Start Here” podcast.
June 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Americans concerned over immigration, poll shows

Immigration is considered one of the most important issues facing the U.S. along with the economy and poor government leadership.
June 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM
VIDEO: Americans concerned over immigration, poll shows
June 5, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Biden announces new immigration rules at southern border

President Joe Biden's executive action took effect at midnight Wednesday, giving him the authority to temporarily shut the border to asylum-seekers.
June 5, 2024 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Biden announces new immigration rules at southern border
June 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM

Praise, but some trepidation, among Democrats after Biden's border actions

President Joe Biden's executive action restricting asylum claims at the southern border drew a range of reactions on Tuesday.
June 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM
President Joe Biden speaks about an executive order in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2024.
June 5, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Biden executive action on the border goes into effect

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal is in El Paso, Texas, after President Joe Biden’s executive action, giving him authority to shut the border for asylum seekers, took effect at midnight.
June 5, 2024 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Biden executive action on the border goes into effect
June 5, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Biden to sign executive order on immigration as early as this week: Sources

The executive order would limit the number of migrants that would be allowed to claim asylum at the southern U.S. border.
June 5, 2024 at 10:04 AM
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East in the State Dining room at the White House in Washington, May 31, 2024.
June 5, 2024 at 9:40 AM

President Biden’s sweeping changes going into effect at the southern border

President Biden signed a proclamation resulting in suspending and limiting entry of asylum seekers.
June 5, 2024 at 9:40 AM
VIDEO:  President Biden’s sweeping changes going into effect at the southern border
June 5, 2024 at 4:34 AM

Biden addresses new immigration actions that restrict asylum

President Joe Biden announced new executive actions to address surges of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border unlawfully by implementing new thresholds on those allowed to seek asylum.
June 5, 2024 at 4:34 AM
VIDEO: Biden addresses new immigration actions that restrict asylum
June 5, 2024 at 2:27 AM

Possible legal challenges to Biden's new immigration rules

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Jennifer Babaie from Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center about potential lawsuits the administration could face after announcing restrictions on asylum.
June 5, 2024 at 2:27 AM
VIDEO: Possible legal challenges to Biden's new immigration rules
June 4, 2024 at 11:24 PM

President Joe Biden takes executive action on immigration

The rule caps how many migrants can claim asylum between ports of entry at the southern U.S. border.
June 4, 2024 at 11:24 PM
President Joe Biden takes executive action on immigration
June 4, 2024 at 11:01 PM

President Biden exercises executive authority on southern US borders

The new action will halt asylum requests when numbers reach a certain level. Senior Advisor and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez joins the show to discuss the details.
June 4, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: President Biden exercises executive authority on southern US borders
June 4, 2024 at 11:01 PM

President Biden signs executive action to address migrant crisis

TThe executive action bans asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. after access has been given to 2,500 migrants for seven consecutive days. Tom Perez, senior adviser to the president, joins the show.
June 4, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: President Biden signs executive action to address migrant crisis
June 4, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Biden speaks on new immigration actions restricting asylum

President Biden announced new actions aimed at addressing the surge of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border unlawfully by placing new restrictions on asylum.
June 4, 2024 at 7:33 PM
President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2024.
1 month ago

Biden expected to sign executive order on immigration

The order would limit the number of migrants that would be allowed to claim asylum at the southern U.S. border.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Biden expected to sign executive order on immigration
1 month ago

Biden to sign executive order sealing border during migrant surges

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on immigration as early as this week, according to sources familiar with the decision.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Biden to sign executive order sealing border during migrant surges
1 month ago

Biden expected to unveil aggressive action on immigration

Sources say President Biden is planning to sign an executive order that effectively shuts down the border for asylum seekers when migrant crossings surge.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Biden expected to unveil aggressive action on immigration
1 month ago

Biden to sign executive order on immigration: Sources

President Joe Biden is expected to make a significant move on immigration by signing an executive order as early as this week, according to sources.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Biden to sign executive order on immigration: Sources
1 month ago

Turner disagrees with Trump migrant comments but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'

Rep. Mike Turner, a top House Republican, on Sunday said he disagreed with Trump calling some migrants "not people" and "animals"
1 month ago
Chairman Michael Turner speaks at a hearing with the House Select Intelligence Committee in the Cannon Office Building, on March 12, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago

Unaccompanied minors are representing themselves in immigration court

Unlike every other court in the land, immigration courts don't guarantee defendants – even minors – the right to counsel.
1 month ago
Migrant people seeking asylum in the United States demonstrate on the Rio Grande river to ask for authorization to enter the country, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, state of Chihuahua, Mexico, April 25, 2024.
1 month ago

Senate again fails to advance border security bill in election-year showdown vote

The Senate considered for the second time a border security package after Republicans blocked the bill from advancing at Trump's direction.
1 month ago
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters following a Democratic strategy session, at the Capitol, May 21, 2024.
1 month ago

Senate votes on bipartisan border bill

The Senate is voting on a bipartisan border bill. Meanwhile, some university leaders testified before the GOP-led House Education Committee on alleged antisemitism on campuses and college protests.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Senate votes on bipartisan border bill
1 month ago

Trump again vows to deport millions of migrants. Could he really do it?

Central to Donald Trump's run for president is a dark pledge to deport millions of migrants illegally living in the U.S. if elected.
1 month ago
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd during a campaign rally in Wildwood, N.J., May 11, 2024.
1 month ago

Sen. Schumer tells Democrats he'll reintroduce bipartisan border bill

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.
1 month ago
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.
1 month ago

Biden administration aims to expedite migrant asylum claims from years to months

The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new process to adjudicate immigration cases for those who recently entered the U.S. without authorization.
1 month ago
Migrants line up to be transferred by US Border Patrol after having crossed the Bravo River in El Paso, Texas, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua State, Mexico, on April 18, 2024.
2 months ago

Homeland Security proposes change to asylum-seeking process

The Department of Homeland Security proposed changing the way asylum seekers are processed and determine if they are a security risk earlier.
2 months ago
In an aerial view, immigrants wait for transport and processing after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border March 13, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.
2 months ago

UK approves controversial bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda

Deportation flights are expected to begin in July as the U.K. approves a bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
2 months ago
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, April 22, 2024.
2 months ago

Homeland Security agency under ICE rebrands to aid its investigations

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is rolling out a new website and branding to distance its work from ICE
2 months ago
HSI Special Agent Nik counts possible counterfeit pro sports hats at a swap meet vendor in the outskirts of Las Vegas.
2 months ago

Historic impeachment articles against Alejandro Mayorkas sent to Senate

Alejandro Mayorkas' articles of impeachment were officially transmitted to the Senate on Tuesday
2 months ago
House Republican impeachment managers walk to deliver the article of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, President Joe Biden's top border security official, at the Capitol, April 16, 2024.