U.S. to resettle more child refugees fleeing violence around the world
The commitment is part of the Biden administration's efforts to rebuild the country's long-standing refugee program, which was gutted under Trump.
Immigration
U.S. border agents report rise in crossings by families and kids
"The vast majority of people will be turned away," White House press secretary Jen Psaki replied when asked about current U.S. border policy.
"Heartbreaking" 911 calls prompt search for 80 trapped migrants
"You're literally hearing people that believe they're moments away from death," Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told CBS News.
Biden proposes raising refugee ceiling to 62,500 spots for this year
President Biden called it a "down payment" on his commitment to resettle up to 125,000 refugees during fiscal year 2022, which begins in October.
Biden signs order to ramp up refugee admissions
Trump repeatedly slashed refugee admissions, allocating 15,000 spots last year — a historic low.
Supreme Court cancels arguments in two Trump-era immigration cases
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court to remove the legal battles from its argument calendar.
U.S. won't expel unaccompanied migrant children, White House says
President Biden ordered his administration to review a CDC order that allows U.S. border officials to swiftly expel migrants without a court hearing.
Biden signs immigration orders reversing Trump-era rules
The president signed more executive orders on immigration Tuesday, including one to review Trump-era limits on legal immigration.
Mayorkas confirmed as homeland security secretary over GOP objections
Mayorkas was confirmed to lead the sprawling department by a vote of 56 to 43.
Biden keeps Trump's border policies in place, leaving migrants in limbo
U.S. border agents continue to expel migrants, including families with children, without court hearings under a policy instituted by the Trump administration.
Court allows U.S. to resume expelling unaccompanied children
While U.S. border authorities can now expel unaccompanied children under a Trump-era policy, it's unclear if the Biden administration will do so.
Biden to end pandemic limits on immigrant visas, top adviser says
Trump's order has restricted family-based green card applications and work visas, like those for the H-1B program, throughout the pandemic.
Biden delays orders reversing Trump-era immigration policies
The president is expected to sign an order creating a task force to help locate and reunite migrant families separated during the Trump administration.
Trump-era head of U.S. immigration courts to step down
His departure comes as the Biden administration has been replacing top government officials who shepherded major immigration restrictions.
DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
ICE starts 100-day moratorium on some deportations
The pause won't apply to immigrants determined to pose a threat to national security or those recently apprehended along the southern border.
Biden signs executive actions on first day as president
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
Biden signs orders reversing major Trump immigration policies
Through another proclamation, President Biden ordered officials to pause wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border within seven days.
Biden to propose bill to offer legal status to millions of immigrants
Farm workers and undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. children would be placed on an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Biden plans executive action on immigration, but warns of delay on bill
The president-elect told Latino leaders that his immigration bill may not pass during his first 100 days in office, citing the pandemic and Senate impeachment trial.
Questions surround vaccine timeline for detained immigrants
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.
700 kids crossed the U.S. border alone after being required to wait in Mexico
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
Sessions and top aides pushed for separating families despite warnings
"We need to take away children," then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions told U.S. prosecutors, according to a Justice Department report.
Trump rushes to enact asylum restrictions ahead of Biden presidency
One rule would allow border officials to disqualify migrants who exhibit symptoms of the coronavirus from U.S. asylum.
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?
