Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
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ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
The Trump administration has paused asylum decisions following the attack on two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last week. Sam Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention under President Biden, explains the vetting process.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
It intends to make refugees who have been granted asylum wait 20 years before applying to be allowed to live in the U.K. long-term.
According to Syracuse University's immigration tracking data, there are more than 2 million active asylum cases waiting to be heard. A shortage of immigration judges and the Trump administration's prioritizing deportations have added to the backlog. Adam Yamaguchi followed one man's journey during the arduous process.
The ruling centers on a proclamation issued by President Trump just hours after he returned to the White House in January, ordering the closure of the asylum system.
Fleeing gang violence and poverty, 90,000 Salvadorans were apprehended at the U.S. border in the last year. El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele tells "60 Minutes" how he's trying to fix his country. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, says his country is not prepared to process and care for asylum seekers he promised to accept in a controversial deal with the United States. See the full interview, Sunday
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits.
The Trump administration says hundreds of alleged gang members were deported this past week to El Salvador. However, CBS News has learned that at least one had no criminal record. The Venezuelan migrant was seeking asylum. Lilia Luciano has his story.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Republican Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although President Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a law forcing ByteDance to divest from TikTok, the app "remains a national security threat", Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that after former President Joe Biden's preemptive pardon of his family members that "there needs to be some guardrails put in place and some reform of the pardon process", and the Trump administration is developing an asylum agreement with El Salvador's government that would allow the U.S. to deport migrants to the small Central American country who are not from there, Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The Trump administration is developing an asylum agreement with El Salvador's government that would allow the U.S. to deport migrants to the small Central American country who are not from there, Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" Tom Homan on Thursday.
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
A federal judge ruled President Biden's program to provide unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens legal status and a path to U.S. citizenship is illegal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down what's next for the initiative.
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have hit their lowest level ever of Joe Biden's presidency, according to internal figures from the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to unpack the numbers.
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned along the southern border in Douglas, Arizona, Friday, on her first trip there since becoming the presidential nominee. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports what the campaign hopes to achieve with the visit.
Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Arizona on Friday and is expected to call for tougher border security measures while there. It will be her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has a preview of Harris' agenda.
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the numbers.
Federal law makes it illegal for noncitizens to vote in statewide or national elections. Nevertheless, House Republicans are pushing legislation to make noncitizen voting illegal. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to set the record straight.
The Biden administration is planning to expedite asylum processing at the U.S.-Canada border due to an increase in unauthorized migrant crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez unpacks the policy change.
Regular asylum processing could soon be restored at the southern border as unlawful migrant crossings significantly decline. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
The U.S. has recognized Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend's presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela.
At the U.S.-Mexico border, the number of unlawful crossings dropped in July. It's the fifth straight month of declines, according to government figures obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Voters in Venezuela are taking to the streets, claiming their voices were suppressed during the presidential election over the weekend. Ryan Berg, head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to unpack the situation.
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it.
The State Department said there are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the U.S.
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Clashes broke out Tuesday in Aleppo's predominantly Kurdish northern neighborhoods after the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces failed to make progress on how to merge their forces into the national army.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Elon Musk's platform is facing global backlash after reports emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualize pictures of women and children using simple text prompts.
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "Bloodline."
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "crooked the road."
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victims were family members related to the suspect. They were shot at three separate locations late Friday. One of the victims was a child.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the creation of a new IRS task force and other measures to combat fraud, underscoring the Trump administration's focus on Minnesota amidst the immigration crackdown.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson more than a year ago, was back in a New York courtroom on Friday. Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to drop two of his four federal charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Experts describe the food trends we can expect this year with words like nostalgia, comfort and value. The New York Times spoke with market researchers, food company executives and cooks to learn more about the forecast. New York Times food correspondent Kim Severson wrote that article and joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Comedian Nikki Glaser helped roll out the red carpet ahead of hosting the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
"CBS Saturday Morning" hosts Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady introduce themselves.
President Trump met with oil executives Friday amid action in Venezuela. Meanwhile, protests continued in Minnesota over the deadly ICE shooting.