Florida's DeSantis flies dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard
The Republican governor's office calls it part of efforts to "transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations."
Immigration
Human smugglers arrested for allegedly moving migrants in suitcases, water tanks
The Department of Justice said eight people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a human smuggling network near the Texas-Mexico border.
5 states account for half of requests to sponsor Ukrainian refugees in U.S.
New York, Illinois, California, Washington and Florida are the top five states with the most Americans who have applied to sponsor Ukrainian refugees under a Biden administration policy.
U.S. to make it easier for low-income immigrants to get green cards
The policy is a dramatic departure from a Trump regulation that made it harder for low-income immigrants to become permanent residents.
Nine migrants found dead in river along U.S.-Mexico border
A Border Patrol and local Texas law enforcement search for other potential victims remained ongoing as of Friday.
The facts behind the high number of border arrivals under Biden
Migrant arrests have reached record levels under Biden, but overall unlawful border crossings were likely higher in the early- and mid-2000s.
Border Patrol rescues baby, toddler left in Arizona desert
The 18-month-old and 4-month-old received medical attention at a hospital and were released back into Border Patrol custody.
Biden administration moves to formalize DACA, shield it from legal challenges
More than 600,000 unauthorized immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children are able work and live in the U.S. without fear of deportation under the Obama-era DACA policy.
Transcript: CBS News interviews CBP chief Chris Magnus
In an interview with CBS News, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus acknowledged that migrant families expelled by the U.S. are facing "very difficult" conditions in Mexico.
Border official: U.S. strives for "fair and equitable" treatment of migrants
"Our goal certainly is to be able to process all vulnerable populations in a fair and equitable way," U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus told CBS News.
Top U.S. border official acknowledges "human cost" of Title 42 migrant policy
CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus told CBS News the Trump-era border policy is also fueling repeat crossings by migrants, exacerbating operational challenges.
U.S. border arrivals drop, but annual tally set to hit 2 million
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
Health problems linger and worsen as migrants wait at border
Two days after arriving at a temporary migrant shelter at the border with the U.S. in June, Rosa Viridiana Ceron Alpizar's 9-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son fell ill.
Afghan families start U.S. resettlement process at repurposed conference center
The National Conference Center in northern Virginia is currently housing 657 Afghan evacuees selected for U.S. resettlement, including 216 children, according to DHS data.
Migrants bused to New York and D.C. caught in political battle
The Texas governor has bused thousands of migrants to New York City and Washington, D.C., since April.
Dozens of people missing after packed migrant boat sinks
"According to the statements of 29 rescued people, there were 80 people on the boat, so up to 50 people are missing," according to the Greek Coast Guard.
6,500 Afghan evacuees stuck in limbo awaiting U.S. resettlement
Afghans hoping to come to the U.S. have spent months or close to a year in the United Arab Emirates. But U.S. officials say that not everyone will qualify.
Biden suspends Remain-in-Mexico border policy following court order
The Supreme Court in June cleared the way for officials to once again terminate the Remain-in-Mexico policy, which President Biden and advocates have called inhumane.
U.S. admits 100,000 Ukrainians, fulfilling Biden pledge
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. on visas, under a private sponsorship program and even through the U.S.-Mexico border.
GOP states' lawsuits derail Biden's immigration agenda
Trump-appointed federal judges have blocked several of the Biden administration's changes to immigration policy.
Supreme Court prevents Biden from reinstating ICE arrest policy
The high court rejected a request by the administration to pause a ruling by a federal judge in Texas that forced the administration to stop enforcing the arrest guidelines.
2 men indicted over deaths of 53 migrants found in back of trailer
Conviction on certain counts could result in life sentences, but the Attorney General's Office could authorize prosecutors to seek death penalties.
Ukrainian teen goes through monthslong ordeal to make it to U.S.
Originally refused a visa, a teenager from Odesa gained entry to the U.S. through the southern border, where he was detained in a shelter: "It was, like, in a jail … but for kids."
U.S.-Mexico border arrests set a record for June, despite drop
U.S. Border Patrol reported processing migrants 191,898 times along the southern border in June, a 14% drop from May.
ICE issues policy to protect parental rights of immigrant detainees
The policy creates a mechanism for certain deported parents to return to the U.S. to attend child custody hearings.
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?
