Federal judge again declares DACA immigration policy unlawful
While he declared the program unlawful, Judge Andrew Hanen allowed 580,000 DACA recipients to continue working and living legally in the U.S.
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U.S. reopens troubled facility for migrant children in Texas
In response to an increase in border crossings by unaccompanied minors, the Biden administration is housing migrant children in a former work camp, for a second time.
Migrant toddler on bus from Texas died of pneumonia, intestinal disease
Jismary Alejandra Barboza González died on a bus from Texas to Chicago in August.
Judge orders Texas to remove floating border barriers, siding with Biden
Earlier this month, Texas repositioned the buoys closer to American soil after federal officials concluded that roughly 80% of the barriers were in Mexico.
U.S. reminds migrants to apply for work permits
The Biden administration is sending emails and texts to tens of thousands of migrants to remind them that they are eligible to apply for work permits.
Family deportation program off to slow start as border arrivals rise
The U.S. has carried out fewer than 100 deportations under a program the Biden administration set up in May to deter unlawful border entries by migrant families.
Feds tell New York to improve its handling of migrant crisis
New York City has struggled to house nearly 60,000 migrants, setting up makeshift shelters at hotels, tent facilities and an airport hangar to house the new arrivals.
Biden policy that has allowed 200,000 migrants to enter U.S. faces legal test
Republican-led states are challenging a Biden administration policy that allows up to 30,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans to enter the U.S. each month.
Texas defends border buoys at hearing over Justice Department lawsuit
The Justice Department sued Texas last month seeking to remove the barrier, arguing that the federal government should have been consulted before they were installed.
Feds resist cities' requests on migrants over legal, border concerns
The Biden administration has been reluctant to grant migrants in New York and other cities legal status due to concerns about lawsuits and a spike in border crossings, sources told CBS News.
Illegal crossings along U.S.-Mexico border rose by 33% in July
U.S. border officials processed migrants 183,503 times in July, as illegal crossings jumped by 33% after dropping to a two-year low in June.
U.S. expands Ukrainian immigration program to 167,000 more applicants
The U.S. government has admitted a record number of Ukrainians since the start of the war with Russia.
Migrants arriving in New York face many challenges — including getting food
Some mothers have told advocates that since arriving in the U.S., their children have lost weight.
Most of Texas' floating barrier is in Mexico, survey finds
A joint U.S.-Mexico topographical survey found that 787 feet of the 995-feet-long buoy line set up by Texas are in Mexico.
Border crossings jump despite record heat and asylum limits
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
Tim Scott says presidents can't end birthright citizenship
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron Desantis have both promised to end birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants living in the U.S. unlawfully.
Court allows Biden administration to keep asylum limits
Thursday's ruling is a victory for the Biden administration, which predicated unlawful border crossings would spike if its asylum restrictions were halted.
Some asylum seekers in New York City forced to sleep on sidewalks
Since last spring, more than 95,000 migrants have arrived in New York City, according to the mayor's office.
Ex-Border Patrol agent charged with seeking $5,000 bribe from migrant
The former agent faces federal charges of bribery, smuggling and wire fraud for allegedly asking for a $5,000 bribe to allow a migrant to stay in the country.
U.S. to give some migrants in Mexico refugee status
The effort will allow eligible migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who are living in Mexico to come to the U.S. with refugee status.
Judge rejects Biden's asylum restrictions along U.S.-Mexico border
The Biden administration rule penalizes migrants who don't request protection in another country before crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Texas governor defies federal threat to sue over floating border barriers
"Texas will see you in court, Mr. President," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrote, defying a Biden administration threat to sue the state over the river buoys.
Feds sue Texas over river barriers used to repel migrants
The Biden administration has argued the river barriers set up by Texas have endangered migrants and obstructed Border Patrol agents from doing their jobs.
Rep. Tony Gonzales calls border tactics "not acceptable"
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the tactics used to deter illegal entry to the U.S. are "not acceptable," but stopped short of criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Feds threaten to sue Texas over floating border barriers in Rio Grande
In a statement on Twitter, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appeared undeterred, saying, "We will see you in court, Mr. President."
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