Lawsuit challenges detention of migrant children at Texas hotel
More than 2,000 migrant children who arrived at the border unaccompanied have been expelled and prevented from seeking asylum under a public health directive.
Immigration
Migrant mom detained by ICE fears being separated from her son
"Nothing assures me that I would be able to see my son again," one asylum-seeking mother detained by ICE told CBS News.
Migrant kids allegedly held in hotels with "no security" or virus protection
Since March, border officials have deported more than 2,000 children under an order implemented by the CDC, data shows.
Trump orders Census not to count undocumented immigrants toward House seats
The president's legal authority to issue such an order is unclear and the move is expected to face lawsuits.
Internal dispute erupts among lawyers for detained migrant children
Lawyers representing families held by ICE say the lead lawyer in a landmark case over detention conditions for migrant minors is supporting a "coercive family separation process."
Some Latinos in ICE custody feel particularly vulnerable to COVID
As part of the special "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis," CBS News interviewed detainees who fear the rapid spread of the coronavirus inside ICE facilities.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully reinstate DACA program
The order could open the program to hundreds of thousands of new applicants, including teenagers who met the age requirement after President Trump moved to end DACA
Few migrant kids being allowed to seek refuge under U.S. virus order
Border officials arrested 1,651 unaccompanied migrant children in June. Just 61 avoided being expelled, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Judge extends deadline for ICE to release minors from family detention
ICE has until July 27 to release families together — or ask parents whether they would allow their children to be released without them, which their lawyers have opposed.
Doctors: Deaths of migrant kids in 2018 could've been prevented
"I want justice, I want to know why my son didn't receive medical care in time," the father of one of the children said in a letter obtained by CBS News.
Third ICE detainee dies from coronavirus
More than 3,100 immigrants have tested positive while in ICE custody, which is holding 22,800 people in civil immigration detention.
States sue feds over ICE rules for foreign students
Several lawsuits have now been filed against an ICE policy that bars foreign students from taking only-online coursework in the fall.
Border apprehensions rose in June, despite expulsions policy
Border officials have carried out more than 70,000 expulsions of migrants under an emergency coronavirus order.
New rule would deny asylum to migrants on public health grounds
The U.S. has already been expelling most border-crossers, including unaccompanied children, under a separate CDC order.
ICE says foreign students can't take online-only fall classes while in U.S.
Foreign students in the U.S. planning to attend schools that will only offer online classes in the fall will need to transfer, depart the country or face potential deportation.
Standoff over funding leaves 13,400 immigration workers facing furlough
Congress and the administration have yet to reach an agreement to prevent mass furloughs of USCIS employees.
Judge blocks Trump's asylum restriction for border-crossers
The implementation of the rule — which disqualified most non-Mexican migrants from asylum — violated federal administrative law, the judge said.
Lawmakers urge ICE to release families together following court order
A federal judge last week ordered ICE to release all minors the agency is detaining with their parents, citing new coronavirus cases.
Judge orders release of migrant children, citing coronavirus
ICE reported this week the first coronavirus cases among the migrant families with children it is holding in civil detention.
Trump lacks power to use military funds for border wall, court rules
The 9th Court of Appeals noted that the constitutional power to appropriate federal funds lies solely with Congress, not the executive branch.
ICE reports first coronavirus cases among detained migrant families
An independent monitor told a federal court that some staff at ICE's family detention centers are not wearing face masks or completely enforcing social distancing.
Federal judge pans Trump order used to expel migrants at border
Citing a CDC order, border officials have expelled tens of thousands of migrants, including children and many seeking asylum.
Trump moves to restrict work visas, citing pandemic
A new proclamation will suspend several guest worker programs, including H-1B visas for those in specialized fields like the technology sector.
Acting DHS chief says DACA will continue following Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last week the Trump administration's attempt to end the DACA program was unlawful.
For the world's 80 million displaced people, memories fade, not hope
Whether they fled a lifetime ago, or just 8 years, some refugees say they'll never give up hope of returning home.
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?
