Democrats urge court to block rule on detaining migrant families
The filing is the latest salvo in the government's stalled attempt to eliminate a 1997 agreement governing the care of unaccompanied migrant children and families.
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The filing is the latest salvo in the government's stalled attempt to eliminate a 1997 agreement governing the care of unaccompanied migrant children and families.
The death of Ben James Owen on Saturday evening is also the third apparent self-inflicted strangulation of an ICE detainee since October.
The high court allowed U.S. officials to implement a sweeping rule that critics warn will shut America's doors to low-income immigrants and people of color. The merits of the case will continue to be argued in lower courts.
"The Trump administration is clearly attempting to scale up its crackdown on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border," an immigration expert told CBS News.
When the U.S. separated thousands of migrant families in 2018, it deported hundreds of parents without their children. Nine of them were allowed to return to U.S. to see their children once again.
Advocates, citing the children's recent hospitalization, mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to stop the deportation — which took place Tuesday
Members of a congressional delegation described the squalid conditions faced by the asylum-seeking families and children they met in Matamoros, Mexico.
The ruling is a temporary blow to the White House's concerted efforts to dramatically overhaul the nation's refugee program, which enjoyed bipartisan support for decades.
Under a deal with Guatemala, the U.S. has sent dozens of migrants to the Central American country, asking them to seek asylum there.
Democratic lawmakers launched an investigation into the Trump administration's policy of requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
Although the ruling did not further curtail the government's power to separate migrant families, it did require U.S. officials to conduct DNA tests before separating children from parents when there are questions about parentage.
Attorneys say some migrant children are held in jail-like settings "on the basis of such trivial things as possessing drawings of their high school mascot or the area code for their home country."
The Trump administration attributed the drop to a controversial border policies, including denying some migrants access to asylum.
The rule would make it easier for the government to reject visas and green cards from people officials determine rely — or will rely — on public benefits.
The U.S. has sent 85 asylum-seekers to Guatemala. Only six have applied for asylum there, with the rest requesting help returning home.
Advocates have decried the practice as intrusive, saying it could enable the Trump administration to create a massive database to surveil immigrants.
2019 was arguably the Trump administration's most successful one in its quest to severely restrict asylum and overhaul the legal immigration system.
Asylum-seekers sent to Nogales, Mexico, will have to find a way to make an 8-hour journey to attend court hearings in El Paso.
Advocates say the policy denies asylum-seekers due process, restricts access to lawyers and effectively ensures their prompt deportation.
CBS News documentary "The Faces of Family Separation" follows the harrowing journey of four migrant families fleeing violence in Central America, only to be split apart after arriving in the U.S.
ICE says the effort is designed to ensure the safety of migrant minors in U.S. custody, but advocates believe it is a move to deport undocumented immigrants who try to sponsor their children family members.
The Trump administration is weighing the possibility of sending Mexican asylum-seekers to Guatemala, which has seen hundreds of thousands of its own citizens trek north in the past year.
The creation of the legalization program is an unlikely victory for immigrant advocates under the Trump administration, which has overseen a crackdown on both legal and unauthorized immigration.
The proposed rule would block migrants from seeking asylum if they committed certain crimes, including using false documents and possession of a controlled substance.
Since June 2018, the administration has separated 1,134 migrant families. Advocates and the government disagree over whether they were justified.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.
Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.
President Trump recently encouraged the U.K. to "drill baby, drill" in the oil-rich North Sea.
The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
With a two-week ceasefire set to expire and Iran balking at the resumption of peace talks, President Trump said he would be extending the deadline to allow for Iran to "come up with a unified proposal."
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.
Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Tensions are mounting in the Strait of Hormuz as questions linger about diplomacy to end the war with Iran. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report. Also, Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with more insight.
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The timing for more talks between the U.S. and Iran is not clear, but American troops continue to build up in the Middle East as fears of more violence grow. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Michael George report.
Outspoken body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino, who is the founder of Megababe Beauty, explains why it was a difficult decision for her to start taking weight loss drugs. She's joined by psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma who breaks down what people should do before taking a GLP-1 and the impact of societal pressure.
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.