U.S. weighing reviving long-term detention of migrant families with children
The proposal, sources said, is one of several policy options being considered at a high level by senior White House and Department of Homeland Security officials.
Immigration
U.S. officials clashed over asylum restriction before Biden proposed it
The White House's top lawyer said a sweeping asylum restriction was at high risk of being declared illegal in court.
U.S. takes action to prevent migrant child labor amid rise in violations
The Department of Labor said it had recorded a 70% increase in the number of children illegally employed by companies over the past five years.
U.S. sponsors apply to welcome 216,000 Ukrainian refugees under Biden policy
Americans across nearly 10,000 zip codes in all 50 states have applied to sponsor Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion of their homeland.
U.S. proposes asylum limits aimed at reducing border arrivals
The Biden administration said the number of migrants entering the U.S. illegally will spike unless the asylum restrictions are implemented.
Supreme Court cancels arguments in case over Title 42 border policy
The Title 42 policy, which allows the U.S. to expel migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on May 11, once the COVID-19 national emergency lapses.
Tens of thousands of Afghans at risk of losing U.S. deportation protections
Just 4,775 of the 77,000 Afghans resettled in the U.S. under a special legal process have secured permanent legal status for themselves and their families.
Court agrees to revisit case on program shielding immigrants from deportation
The Temporary Protected Status program allows immigrants from crisis-stricken countries to live and work in the U.S. on a temporary basis.
Family separated under Trump wins asylum, but others remain in limbo
The Biden administration has reunited more than 600 children who were separated from their parents along the U.S.-Mexico border, but many families face legal obstacles.
Unlawful border entries plummeted in January after Biden policy change
Government statistics indicate that January saw the lowest levels of illegal migration along the border since President Biden's first full month in office.
GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
77 Democrats in Congress urge Biden to scrap new asylum limits
The measures announced by President Biden earlier this month have led to a sharp drop in unlawful entries along the U.S.-Mexico border.
20 GOP-led states ask federal judge to halt migrant sponsorship policy
The program will allow up to 30,000 migrants from four crisis-stricken countries to enter the U.S. legally each month if they have American sponsors.
Biden moves to limit asylum access amid record border arrivals
President Biden came into office vowing to dismantle Trump-era restrictions on asylum, but has found himself proposing similar policies amid an unprecedented migrant crisis.
Migrant arrivals soared to record high before border crackdown
Illegal border crossings have dropped by 40% since President Biden announced tougher migration enforcement measures in early January.
U.S. allows private sponsorship of refugees from around the world
Groups will be able to sponsor a refugee if they raise $2,275, pass background checks and submit a resettlement plan.
NYC mayor asks for aid amid migrant influx
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking the federal government for additional funds and support to cities receiving tens of thousands of migrants from the southern border. Over the weekend, Adams visited El Paso, Texas, where he made his most forceful call yet for more federal support. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discussed with Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
NYC mayor visits border, asks for more federal help to shelter migrants
New York has offered roughly 40,000 migrants shelter, food and other services since last year in an effort city officials project will cost over $1 billion.
Transcript: Rep. Daniel Goldman on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Daniel Goldman of New York that aired on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
First group of migrants arrive under new U.S. sponsorship policy
Illegal border crossings have dropped significantly since the Biden administration announced it would pair increased expulsions with expanded legal migration opportunities.
Border officials allow asylum-seekers to request U.S. entry through mobile app
Migrants deemed to be vulnerable, such as the elderly and pregnant women, will be allowed to enter the U.S. legally under the new Biden administration process.
U.S. grants temporary protected status to thousands of Somali immigrants
The Biden administration has granted Temporary Protected Status to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from crisis-stricken countries, such as Afghanistan and Venezuela.
Biden walks along U.S.-Mexico border in trip to Texas
The visit is his first to the U.S.-Mexico border as president.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas that aired on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Biden officials field Democratic frustration over border crackdown
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new border strategy that pairs increased expulsions with expanded opportunities for migrants to enter the U.S. legally.
World
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Newly found prehistoric "giant rat" species named after princess
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks
Ukraine says "insane attack" on aid center may have killed 70
Hackers can hijack grocery store freezers. What about our homes?
