U.S. takes new steps to reduce migrant arrivals with Title 42 set to end

The U.S. will set up migrant processing centers in Latin America, increase deportations and expand legal migration pathways to reduce the number of unlawful border crossings.

• Apr 27, 2023

Biden heads to the border for the first time as president

President Joe Biden is heading to the US-Mexico border on Sunday on the heels of major policy announcements and following relentless calls from Republicans who believe the trip is overdue.

• Jan 8, 2023

Supreme Court keeps Title 42 border expulsions in place indefinitely

For nearly three years, the Title 42 public health law has allowed the U.S. to quickly expel hundreds of thousands of migrants to Mexico.

• Dec 27, 2022

Court rejects GOP states' bid to delay end of Title 42 border rule

Title 42, a public health law first invoked by the Trump administration, allows U.S. border officials to expel migrants without allowing them to request asylum.

• Dec 17, 2022

Number of migrants at U.S. border could skyrocket with end of Title 42

The pandemic-era rule made it easier for U.S. authorities to turn back migrants, many who are fleeing poverty and persecution.

• Dec 16, 2022

U.S. border officials report record 853 migrant deaths in past year

In addition to reporting unprecedented numbers of migrant deaths over the past years, Border Patrol has recorded a sharp increase in rescues and life-saving operations to assist migrants in distress.

• Oct 28, 2022