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December 11, 2023, 5:43 AM
Border security issues a ‘liability’ for Democrats: Asma Khalid
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
December 11, 2023, 5:43 AM
December 10, 2023, 8:14 PM
Biden and Congress are mulling big changes on immigration. What are they and what could they mean?
President Joe Biden is taking a more active role in Senate negotiations over changes to the immigration system that Republicans are demanding in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel
December 10, 2023, 8:14 PM
December 9, 2023, 7:38 AM
Migrant encampments surge at border as asylum process bottlenecks
ABC News' Mireya Villarreal reports on the growing number of tent cities that are popping up along the southern border as migrants from across the world show up in hopes of being granted asylum.
December 9, 2023, 7:38 AM
December 9, 2023, 12:06 AM
Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at US border for 8 years
A federal judge is prohibiting the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years
December 9, 2023, 12:06 AM
December 8, 2023, 10:39 PM
Federal judge poised to prohibit separating migrant families at the US border
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar joins ABC News to discuss his reaction to the move and how it will impact his border district.
December 8, 2023, 10:39 PM
December 8, 2023, 12:47 AM
Migrant encampments surging at border in Jacumba Hot Springs: Reporter's Notebook
The number of encampments at the border is growing and many of the people do not speak English.
December 8, 2023, 12:47 AM
December 6, 2023, 11:18 PM
Washington's center of gravity on immigration has shifted to the right. Can the parties make a deal?
Washington’s center of gravity on immigration has shifted demonstrably to the right
December 6, 2023, 11:18 PM
December 5, 2023, 4:00 AM
Border crisis: What’s happening at the US-Mexico border?
In May 2021, the number of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border hit a 20-year high with over 180,000 encounters.
December 5, 2023, 4:00 AM
December 4, 2023, 6:14 PM
UK unveils tough new rules designed to cut immigrant numbers
The British government has announced tough new immigration rules it says will reduce the number of people able to move to the U.K. each year by hundreds of thousands
December 4, 2023, 6:14 PM
December 4, 2023, 11:59 AM
CBP pausing operations at border crossing in Arizona, announces anti-smuggling measures
Customs and Border Protection will be temporarily suspending operations on Monday at a border crossing in Lukeville, Arizona
December 4, 2023, 11:59 AM
December 4, 2023, 12:41 AM
Border Patrol temporarily suspends Arizona border crossing
An influx of migrants is straining Border Patrol resources, officials said as they temporarily suspended operations at a remote crossing in Arizona.
December 4, 2023, 12:41 AM
December 3, 2023, 11:05 PM
Congress is ‘making progress’ on border security negotiations: Sen. James Lankford
George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on “This Week.”
December 3, 2023, 11:05 PM
December 3, 2023, 7:32 PM
Immigration changes will be part of military aid package for Israel and Ukraine: Lankford
An overhaul of America's immigration system will be part of an aid package for Israel and Ukraine that will be finalized by year's end, James Lankford predicted on Sunday
December 3, 2023, 7:32 PM
December 1, 2023, 6:53 PM
Why America’s immigration system remains 'broken'
Politicians are divided on immigration reform, as a record number of migrants are set to come across the southern U.S. border in 2023.
December 1, 2023, 6:53 PM
December 1, 2023, 3:19 PM
Judge denies Texas request to bar Customs and Border Protection from cutting razor wire at border
A federal judge has denied Texas’ request to bar Customs and Border Protection agents from cutting or removing razor-wire.
December 1, 2023, 3:19 PM
November 30, 2023, 10:06 PM
A new study says about half of Nicaragua's population wants to emigrate
A new study says that about half of Nicaragua's population of 6.2 million want to leave their homeland because of a mix of economic decline and repression from President Daniel Ortega's government
November 30, 2023, 10:06 PM
November 29, 2023, 1:34 AM
US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries
U.S. authorities say they are closing a Texas border crossing to vehicles and limiting traffic at an Arizona crossing to shift more resources to illegal entries
November 29, 2023, 1:34 AM
November 27, 2023, 5:58 PM
Tensions simmer as newcomers and immigrants with deeper US roots strive for work permits
Mayors, governors and others have been forceful advocates for newly arrived migrants seeking shelter and work permits
November 27, 2023, 5:58 PM
November 17, 2023, 8:22 PM
Biden meets with Mexico’s president to discuss fentanyl, migrant crisis
ABC News’ Selina Wang and Mick Mulroy talk about the meeting between President Joe Biden and Mexico’s president and what the leaders will discuss.
November 17, 2023, 8:22 PM
November 17, 2023, 4:17 PM
Women killed by Border Patrol agent are remembered by loved ones
Four women were killed by a Border Patrol agent in Laredo, Texas.
November 17, 2023, 4:17 PM
1 month ago
New immigration bill passes the House in Texas
ABC News’ Mireya Villareal discusses the new immigration bill passed in Texas that authorizes officers to arrest migrants.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Texas House passes one of strictest immigration proposals in US
Before the vote on Tuesday, state Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Democrat, delivered a scathing rebuke of the bill calling SB 4 and its supporters "racist."
1 month ago
1 month ago
Texas lawmakers pass strict immigration bill
The new bill authorizes police to arrest migrants and allows state judges to force them to return to Mexico.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Texas House passes bill that authorizes officers to arrest migrants, one of strictest immigration proposals in US
On Tuesday, the Texas House of Representatives are expected to review what would be one of the strictest immigration laws in the country if passed.
1 month ago
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Victims of Texas border killings remembered: Janelle Ortiz
Rose Ortiz remembered her 28-year-old sister as “outgoing” and “really funny.” Janelle Ortiz was one of four victims killed in September 2018 by a Border Patrol agent in Laredo, Texas.
1 month ago
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House pushes Mayorkas impeachment measure to committee in Monday vote
The House of Representatives voted Monday night to refer a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the House Homeland Security committee.
1 month ago
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
1 month ago
Judge temporarily bars federal government from cutting razor wire along the Texas border
A federal judge temporarily barred the federal government from removing or cutting razor wire Texas authorities have placed in areas near the U.S. - Mexico border.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Migrant bus conditions 'disgusting and inhuman,' says former veteran who escorted convoys
David Dillard claims the buses weren't allowed to stop until they got out of Texas, often leading to "disgusting and inhuman" conditions on board.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Texas installing concertina wire along New Mexico border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state’s National Guard to install a barrier in some parts along the Texas/New Mexico state line.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Migrant crisis explained: What's behind the border surge
The Biden administration is doubling down on strategies to contain migration as unauthorized border crossings surge across the southwest.
2 months ago
2 months ago
NYC to limit shelter stay for asylum-seekers with children
Starting next week, city officials will begin notifying some families that they have 60 days to find alternative housing.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Biden admin reaches settlement with ACLU over separated migrant families under Trump
The Biden administration and the ACLU have reached a settlement that would provide relief for migrant families separated from their kids under the Trump administration
2 months ago
2 months ago
White House under fire for border wall expansion
President Biden is defending his administration's announcement that he would clear the way for an additional 20 miles of wall to be built along the Southern border.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Republicans ‘politicize’ the border: Janet Murguía on Biden border wall plan
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke to Janet Murguía, president of Unidos U.S., about the Biden administration’s plans to add to the southern border wall amid rising border crossings.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Converted school bus serves migrant children in Tijuana
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on the Yes We Can Mobile Schools project, an initiative to support migrant children’s education while waiting for their asylum cases in Mexico.
2 months ago
2 months ago
White House under fire over border wall expansion
Democratic lawmakers said President Joe Biden is breaking a promise, while Republicans countered it was too little too late.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Biden under fire for expansion of wall at Southern border
The Biden administration is facing criticism after moving ahead to build up to 20 miles of border wall in southern Texas in contrast to a key campaign pledge.
2 months ago
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Why Biden claims he has no choice but to build more of Trump's border wall
The proposed barrier looks different from Trump's construction.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Biden says he had no choice over building more of Trump's border wall
President Joe Biden on Thursday defended his administration's decision to build about 20 more miles of the southern border wall.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Comedian Sarah Cooper on fitting in as an immigrant: ‘I immediately assimilated’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with comedian Sarah Cooper about her new book “Foolish” which dives into her rise to stardom, understanding her identity and the ups and downs of the road to stardom.
2 months ago
2 months ago
White House Reversal: President Biden’s border wall
ABCNL Reports shines a spotlight on President Biden's plan to build a border wall in southern Texas, despite campaign promises.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Border wall construction possible as migrant influx continues
ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee and Jay O’Brien discuss the possibility of the construction of a border wall despite outcry from climate and immigration advocates.
2 months ago
2 months ago
President Biden clears way for new border wall in South Texas
The administration waived 26 federal laws to allow construction of the wall.
2 months ago
2 months ago
New move to build border wall
The Biden administration is moving ahead with the construction of a border wall in Texas. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii has the details.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Inside the mass exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on the devastation as more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians flee their homes as a decadeslong conflict with Azerbaijan intensifies.
2 months ago
2 months ago
NYC dealing with new migrant surge as number of buses nearly triples in recent days
NYC Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services Anne Williams-Isom said the city is seeing a "significant surge" of arrivals in recent days.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Undocumented immigrant turns Ph.D. hopes into reality
Lizbeth Sanchez Olivera thanks DACA for giving her a path to follow her dreams.
2 months ago
2 months ago
6 migrants rescued from back of refrigerated truck in France after alerting BBC reporter
Six women were rescued from the back of a refrigerated truck in France on Wednesday after one of them called a BBC journalist who alerted the local police.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Influx of migrants pushing cities to the brink
A surge in migrants is straining both border towns and big cities in recent weeks. Many of the asylum seekers are from Venezuela and some have trekked through the Darien Gap to reach the U.S.
2 months ago