Biden officials field Democratic frustration over border crackdown
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new border strategy that pairs increased expulsions with expanded opportunities for migrants to enter the U.S. legally.
Immigration
Biden's new border and immigration policies
President Biden unveiled new policies that would cap the number of migrants accepted at the southern border. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the implications of the administration's plan.
Biden's new border security plan
The Biden administration unveiled its new plan to manage border security and immigration. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains the key points and how it might work in practice.
Biden expands Title 42 expulsions while opening legal path for some migrants
Under the plan, some migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti would be allowed to enter the U.S. legally if they have financial sponsors.
Hundreds of migrants arrive in Florida Keys
Hundreds of Cuban migrants have arrived at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys over the last few days, prompting the park to temporarily close. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's driving this latest influx of migrants.
Migrants continue to cross as Title 42 upheld
The Department of Homeland Security warned of potential violence being sparked by lifting Title 42, the policy that has allowed U.S. border officials to turn away asylum seekers during the pandemic. The Supreme Court held the policy for now while migrants continue to overflow shelters in El Paso, Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
U.S. proposes fee hike for some immigration applications to fund asylum program
Unlike a Trump administration plan, the proposed rule would not dramatically increase application fees for immigrants seeking to become U.S. citizens.
What the end of Title 42 could mean for U.S. border policy
The dispute over ending the public health law, which gives border authorities the power to swiftly expel some migrants, has gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
What is Title 42, the COVID border policy used to expel migrants?
Title 42 allows U.S. border officials to quickly expel migrants and asylum-seekers on public health grounds.
ICE arrests and deportations increased in fiscal year 2022
ICE deportations in fiscal year 2022 were the second-lowest tally recorded, but represented a notable increase from 2021.
Border towns struggle to house influx of migrants
Officials in El Paso, Texas, are working to build temporary housing for an influx of migrants. Several cities along the U.S.-Mexico border have declared a state of emergency following the Supreme Court's decision to indefinitely uphold the Title 42 immigration policy. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell reports from El Paso.
Examining the new COVID travel policy from China
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that, beginning Jan. 5, all travelers coming to the U.S. from China will have to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flights. Associated Press reporter Dake Kang spoke with CBS News about China's struggles with COVID-19.
Supreme Court extends COVID border policy
The Biden administration says it will continue to enforce Title 42 after the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to extend the pandemic-era immigration restrictions. Mr. Biden encouraged the next Congress to pass his immigration reform plan. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini explains what is in the president's plan.
Ruling maintains Title 42 border restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an emergency order keeping the pandemic-era border restrictions known as Title 42 in place for now. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined Debra Alfarone with an update on how the Biden administration is responding.
Supreme Court blocks Biden from ending Title 42
In a 5-to-4 decision, the Supreme Court decided to keep in place a pandemic-era restriction on immigration known as Title 42. The decision is in response to a petition from GOP-led states which argued that lifting the policy would lead to an even greater number of migrants crossing the border into cities where shelters are overcrowded. Manuel Bojorquez has the story.
Private aid groups provide help to migrants
Private aid and faith-based groups have been working to assist migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The city of El Paso, Texas, has been particularly overwhelmed by arrivals, as people had been anticipating an end to the pandemic-era border policy known as Title 42. Dylan Corbett, executive director of the Hope Border Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Legal ramifications of upholding Title 42
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to uphold a pandemic-era immigration policy that allows officials to rapidly expel migrants attempting to enter the country. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with Jeff Pegues about the legal implications of the decision, and the next steps for the Biden administration.
Supreme Court keeps Title 42 in place
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed U.S. border officials to continue expelling migrants indefinitely under a policy known as Title 42, granting a petition from Republican-led states to prevent the Biden administration from immediately ending the pandemic-related measure. The policy was set to end on Dec. 21 due to a lower court ruling, but Chief Justice John Roberts agreed to place on hold that November ruling that declared Title 42 illegal. The justices are set to hear the case during the February 2023 argument session, meaning Title 42 will remain in place for at least several more months. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the details.
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.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on border situation
Tens of thousands of migrants are waiting at the southern border as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to rule on Title 42, the pandemic-era policy which allows border officials to expel asylum-seekers on public health grounds. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the situation and what solutions might look like.
U.S. workers are more diverse than ever — but companies aren't keeping up
The mandatory diversity training and requisite skills tests many companies require don't measure up as retention strategies.
Yuma mayor on preparing for end of Title 42
Yuma, Arizona, is one of the cities along the U.S.-Mexico border to declare a state of emergency to handle an increased number of migrants as the Title 42 restrictions on asylum-seekers are due to expire. Yuma Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls joins CBS News to discuss how his community is preparing and what federal assistance he needs to avoid a humanitarian crisis.
Title 42 battle causes tension at border
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to allow it to end the Title 42 border policy. The pandemic-era restriction used to expel migrants from the U.S. was set to expire Wednesday. Andrew Schoenholtz, an immigration law and policy professor at Georgetown, examines the ongoing legal battle.
Reporting from border as end of Title 42 nears
Thousands of migrants are arriving each day at the U.S.-Mexico border as the fate of the Title 42 restrictions hang in the balance. The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Biden administration from ending the policy on Monday. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins us from El Paso with more.
Migrant numbers grow amid dispute on Title 42
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from ending Title 42, a COVID-era border restriction that was due to be lifted this week. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from a migrant shelter in El Paso, Texas, and chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lana Zak to discuss the administration's response.
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