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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
Border security issues a ‘liability’ for Democrats: Asma Khalid
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
What major changes to US immigration policy could mean
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
Migrant encampments surge at border as asylum process bottlenecks
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
Federal judge poised to prohibit separating migrant families at US border for 8 years
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
Federal judge poised to prohibit separating migrant families at the US border
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
Migrant encampments surging in this border town
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
Immigration issue in Washington has shifted to the right
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
Border crisis: What’s happening at the US-Mexico border?
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
UK unveils tough new rules designed to cut immigrant numbers
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
CBP pausing operations at Arizona border crossing, announces anti-smuggling measures
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
Border Patrol temporarily suspends Arizona border crossing
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
Congress is ‘making progress’ on border security negotiations: Sen. James Lankford
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
Immigration changes will be part of aid package for Israel, Ukraine: Lankford
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
Why America’s immigration system remains 'broken'
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
Judge denies Texas request to bar Border Protection from cutting razor wire at border
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
New study says about half of Nicaragua's population wants to emigrate
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
Tensions simmer as newcomers and immigrants in US longer all strive for work permits
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
Biden meets with Mexico’s president to discuss fentanyl, migrant crisis
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
Women killed by Border Patrol agent are remembered by loved ones
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
New immigration bill passes the House in Texas
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
Texas House passes one of strictest immigration proposals in US
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
Texas lawmakers pass strict immigration bill
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
Texas House passes one of strictest immigration proposals in US
1 month ago

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
Victims of Texas border killings remembered: Janelle Ortiz
1 month ago

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
House pushes Mayorkas impeachment measure to committee in Monday vote
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
Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on immigration
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
Judge temporarily bars government from cutting razor wire along the Texas border
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
Migrant bus conditions 'disgusting and inhuman,' says former vet who escorted convoys
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
Texas installing concertina wire along New Mexico border
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
Migrant crisis explained: What's behind the border surge
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
NYC to limit shelter stay for asylum-seekers with children
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
Biden admin reaches settlement with ACLU over separated migrant families under Trump
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
White House under fire for border wall expansion
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
Republicans ‘politicize’ the border: Janet Murguía on Biden border wall plan
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
Converted school bus serves migrant children in Tijuana
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
White House under fire over border wall expansion
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
Biden under fire for expansion of wall at Southern border
2 months ago

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
Why Biden claims he has no choice but to build more of Trump's border wall
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
Biden says he had no choice over building more of Trump's border wall
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
Comedian Sarah Cooper on fitting in as an immigrant: ‘I immediately assimilated’
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
White House Reversal: President Biden’s border wall
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
Border wall construction possible as migrant influx continues
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
President Biden clears way for new border wall in South Texas
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
New move to build border wall
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
Inside the mass exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh
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
Number of buses arriving with migrants nearly triples in New York City
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
Undocumented immigrant turns Ph.D. hopes into reality
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
6 migrants rescued from back of a refrigerated truck in France
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
Influx of migrants pushing cities to the brink