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July 19, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Housing provider for unaccompanied migrant kids engaged in sex abuse, harassment: DOJ
Authorities have accused the United States' largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children of sexually abusing and harassing children in its care
July 19, 2024 at 11:42 PM
July 17, 2024 at 1:18 AM
RNC delegates discuss their thoughts on crime and border security
ABC News spoke to delegates outside the Republican National Convention about the second day's theme, "Make America Safe Once Again."
July 17, 2024 at 1:18 AM
July 16, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Border arrests plunge 29% in June to lowest of Biden's presidency
Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June to the lowest month of Joe Biden’s presidency
July 16, 2024 at 12:54 AM
July 13, 2024 at 5:58 PM
A popular tour guide's death leads to more scrutiny of border issues
Kristie Thibodeaux’s gunfire death made news first because it happened in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter
July 13, 2024 at 5:58 PM
July 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Migrant flights to Sacramento were organized by Fla.; advocates say they were misled
Florida officials confirmed on Tuesday that they organized two flights carrying migrants from Texas to California in recent days
July 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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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.
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Trump green card comments angered some Republicans but could appeal to business
His remarks were in sharp contrast with his previous anti-immigration rhetoric
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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‘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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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