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Immigration

The latest news on the Biden administration's immigration policy, and the border.


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Republicans contrast legal and 'illegal' immigrants on second night of convention

Various speakers talked up how their families came to the U.S. while vowing harsh punishments for those who cross the border illegally.
Image: Vivek Ramaswamy politics political politician profile
Image: Vivek Ramaswamy politics political politician profile

The RNC puts a spotlight on immigration and border control, Trump's signature issue

Republicans are focusing the RNC’s second day on immigration, the issue that generates a lot of Trump’s vitriol and some of his strongest support.
A view inside the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump, center, and JD Vance, left, stand inside behind a red wall that reads: "Make America Great"
A view inside the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump, center, and JD Vance, left, stand inside behind a red wall that reads: "Make America Great"

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Bipartisan House trio, all in tough re-election fights, pitch bill to stop fentanyl at the border

The Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act has support from Democrats and Republicans in both chambers. But Congress has struggled to pass any border bills in this election year.
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Documentary follows DACA recipient and first undocumented attorney to argue at Supreme Court

A new documentary, “From Here/From There” (De Aquí /De Allá), airing on PBS charts the fascinating journey of Luis Cortes Romero.
Luis Cortes Romero
Luis Cortes Romero

Panama is using barbed wire to try to block a major route for U.S.-bound migrants

Panama said it has blocked the "majority of border crossings" with the new barriers, but videos are already circulating that appear to show migrants going under them.
Migrants cross under barbed wire fencing Panama installed at different points along the Darien Gap.
Migrants cross under barbed wire fencing Panama installed at different points along the Darien Gap.

An Afghani woman who traversed three continents for an education graduates from high school

Zahra Shahnoory, 20, and her family left their home country when the Taliban took control and trekked from Brazil to the U.S. so she could realize her dream.
Zahra Shahnoory poses for a photo in front of the city skyline
Zahra Shahnoory poses for a photo in front of the city skyline

Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient

A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is challenging a property management company's policy of denying housing to people based on their immigration status.
Immigration rights activists with a sign that reads 'DEFEND DACA.'
Immigration rights activists with a sign that reads 'DEFEND DACA.'

Border crossings fall to their lowest monthly number of the Biden presidency

Just over 84,000 migrants crossed the U.S. southern border between legal ports of entry in June, the lowest monthly number since Biden took office on Jan. 20, 2021.
Migrants Cross Into U.S. From Mexico Through Abandoned Railroad
Migrants Cross Into U.S. From Mexico Through Abandoned Railroad

Trump’s unchallenged immigration falsehoods leave advocates frustrated and fearful

Trump doubled down on lies about migrants receiving Social Security and the border being “the most dangerous place in the world,” with almost no pushback from Biden.
Image: People watch the CNN presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump
Image: People watch the CNN presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump

Biden administration gives temporary protected status to 309,000 more Haitian migrants

The move will shield an additional 309,000 Haitians living in the U.S. from deportation back to Haiti, where widespread gang violence continues.
Immigrants from Haiti wait in line to be processed by the U.S. Border Patrol in Yuma, Ariz.
Immigrants from Haiti wait in line to be processed by the U.S. Border Patrol in Yuma, Ariz.
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California judge awards over $1 million to 2 U.S. citizen children held in CBP custody

The siblings, who were 9 and 14 at the time, were held for more than 12 hours after crossing the San Ysidro border crossing.
No Change In Immigration Policy Expected As Title 42 Hits 2-Year Mark
No Change In Immigration Policy Expected As Title 42 Hits 2-Year Mark