Biden increases refugee cap to 62,500 after backlash
The Biden administration had initially kept a Trump-era refugee cap of 15,000.
Immigration
DHS head on unaccompanied minors at border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins "CBS This Morning" first to talk about unification efforts at the border and the drop in unaccompanied minors in DHS custody, as well as a recently capsized boat in California believed to be filled with migrants.
Number of unaccompanied children held by Border Patrol falls 88%
U.S. Border Patrol was holding a record high 5,700 unaccompanied children in late March. That number fell below 700 over the weekend.
Biden task force to start reunifying migrant families separated under Trump
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the administration is committed to reuniting "many more" families in coming months.
What Biden would do on immigration
In his speech to Congress, last night President Biden urged lawmakers to pass his immigration reform proposals. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss those proposals and gave us an inside look at one family's experience fleeing their country to reach the U.S.
Young migrant's journey to U.S.
As the U.S. grapples with thousands of unaccompanied migrant children at the border, CBS News is learning more about the stories of those making the dangerous journey. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN with more on one young migrant's story as he fled his home country to escape gang violence and sought asylum in the United States.
How one migrant won asylum after crossing the border unaccompanied
After fleeing gang violence and being kidnapped in Mexico, a Guatemalan teen won asylum. Now he wants other migrant children to have the same opportunity.
Migrant explains why he fled Guatemala for U.S.
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his interview of a migrant who says he fled Guatemala after he was attacked by local police because of his sexual orientation. The man is now awaiting immigration proceedings as he seeks asylum in the U.S.
California Democrat on president's first 100 days
Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs, a Democrat from California, says President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday gave Americans many reasons to feel "hopeful." She joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at Mr. Biden's speech and on his pledge to get the DREAM Act passed.
How is Biden addressing immigration?
President Biden touched on immigration during his first-ever address to a joint session of Congress. He called on lawmakers to help end the war over immigration by passing reforms. He specifically noted securing protections for so-called "Dreamers," who came to the U.S. as children. However, the president did not talk about what's being done to address the record number of unaccompanied minors illegally crossing the southern border. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the Biden administration's plan.
Inside the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border
CBS News got an exclusive look at the asylum process at the U.S.-Mexico border. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from Southern Texas for CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Recap: Biden's first address to joint session of Congress
President Joe Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez, and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss. Read more here.
Migrant family's harrowing journey to U.S.
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano from Mission, Texas, to discuss how immigration policy has changed under President Biden, and the Trump-era policies that remain in place. He also speaks with a migrant family from Nicaragua who say they struggled to provide food and water for their young child during their journey to the United States.
Biden to unveil American Families Plan
President Biden is using his address to Congress to lay the groundwork for his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. The proposal would include funding for child care, free Pre-K and community college, and would pay for it by taxing the wealthy. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what to expect in tonight's speech.
ACLU calls on Biden administration to close dozens of ICE facilities
During the presidential campaign, President Biden pledged to discontinue for-profit immigration detention, but no announcements have been forthcoming.
Biden at 100 days: How immigration policy has — and hasn't — changed
President Biden halted border wall construction, but has yet to fulfill other campaign pledges.
Inside a DHS facility for asylum-seekers
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez got an inside look at a Department of Homeland Security facility for migrants in Texas. He joins CBSN to explain what he saw and the process it takes to admit asylum-seeking migrants who were waiting in Mexico under a Trump-era policy.
U.S. launches operation targeting migrant-smuggling gangs
The Biden administration is trying to cut off funding sources for these groups.
Rep. Aguilar: We need a path to citizenship
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with President Biden at the White House Tuesday to discuss legislation to provide a path to permanent legal status for people living in the U.S. undocumented. California Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the meeting.
Previewing Biden's first address to Congress
President Biden is set to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, just two days before his 100th day in office. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini along with White House correspondent for The Washington Post and CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan join CBSN's Lana Zak with a progress report on some of Mr. Biden's campaign promises.
Cornyn and Sinema introduce bipartisan immigration bill
With their bill, Senators Sinema and Cornyn aim to help manage the flow of migrants at the southern border and ensure migrants are treated humanely.
George W. Bush talks immigration reform
President George W. Bush sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell at the Bush family ranch. The former president discussed immigration reform, his new book "Out of Many, One" and the first immigrant he knew.
Meet the Mexican immigrant who helped raise George W. Bush
She even moved into the White House after George H.W. Bush was elected.
Bush criticizes Trump as he reenters immigration debate
"The country was very divided during that period of time," he said of Donald Trump's presidency.
George W. Bush on need for immigration reform
Norah O'Donnell interviews former President George W. Bush, who says not passing immigration reform is one of his biggest regrets. He also criticizes former President Donald Trump's anti-immigration rhetoric.
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