Biden stops enforcing Trump-era "public charge" green card limits
The Trump administration's "public charge" rule gave U.S. officials more power to deny green card applications from low-income immigrants.
Immigration
White House faces surge of migrant children
On Monday the U.S. reported a record 3,200 migrant children in border patrol facilities. Vice President Kamala Harris' deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the recent surge and how the administration is responding. She also discusses the Biden administration's efforts to confront vaccine hesitancy in minority communities and Vice President Harris' reaction to a recent spike in attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in her hometown of Oakland, California.
Thousands of migrant children at border
Thousands of migrant children are being held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the southern U.S. border. As of Monday, 3,200 children were in custody, with nearly half being held longer than the legal limit of 72 hours. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more about how the Biden administration is handling the situation.
More than 7,000 migrant children arrive at shelters
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody has nearly tripled in the last two weeks. The number of arrivals poses a big challenge for the Biden administration. Mireya Villarreal reports.
U.S. offers temporary legal status to Venezuelan immigrants in U.S.
The Temporary Protected Status designation offers deportation relief and work permits to eligible Venezuelan immigrants who arrived in the U.S. before Monday.
Texas rejects Biden plan for migrant COVID tests
Texas' Republican Governor Greg Abbott has rejected a proposal from the Biden administration that would reimburse local officials for offering coronavirus testing and shelter to migrants as they await their immigration hearings. Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the potential benefits of federal assistance and why he says it's time for Governor Abbott to "stop playing politics."
U.S. to wind down long-term detention of migrant families
ICE has begun releasing migrant parents and children from three family detention facilities in Texas and Pennsylvania.
Analyzing U.S.-Mexico relations and policies
Migration, the COVID pandemic and trade are all topics that were expected to be discussed during President Biden's first bilateral meeting with his Mexican counterpart President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Antonio Garza, the former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss a new immigrant work policy proposed by the Mexican president and other issues facing the two leaders.
Biden to expand housing for migrant children
The Biden administration is taking steps to expand housing access for unaccompanied immigrant children, as the number of minors crossing the border without a guardian is sharply increasing. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the administration's steps, as well as the president's meeting with Mexican leaders.
White House faces backlash over immigration policies
A large influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border is forcing President Biden to rely on some controversial Trump-era policies. Now, he's facing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Politico immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
White House wants relief bill passed soon
President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill was sent to the Senate after passing the House over the weekend. Democrats want the bill signed into law before March 14, when enhanced unemployment benefits expire. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss.
Biden and Mexico's president discuss immigration
President Biden spoke with Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as the number of unaccompanied minors showing up at the border is soaring. The Biden administration is urging migrants to stay away for now. Weijia Jiang shares more.
Biden meets with Mexico's president
President Biden focused on the United States' relationship with Mexico in his first meeting with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador since entering the White House. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the meeting, plus the ongoing debate over COVID relief and former President Donald Trump's first speech since leaving office.
Biden criticized for decision on Saudi prince
President Biden is facing growing criticism for failing to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This comes as sources tell CBS News that the State Department will highlight a "reset and recalibration" of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on that, plus Mr. Biden's upcoming meeting with the president of Mexico and the latest on his COVID relief plan.
U.S. processes asylum seekers from migrant camp
The Biden administration began rolling back Trump-era immigration rules, allowing some asylum seekers who have been waiting at a migrant camp in Mexico to cross into the U.S. and have their requests processed. Mireya Villarreal shares more.
Biden meets with Canadian prime minister
President Biden had a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, and he also met with a group of Black essential workers. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Ex-Border Patrol agent advocating for migrant rights
Jenn Budd, an immigration activist who used to work as a Border Patrol agent, is speaking out against the agency and its alleged abuses. She began working for the U.S Border Patrol, which operates under U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in the 1990s. Budd joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why she ultimately decided to leave the agency after six years in her post.
Efforts to reunite families separated at border
The Biden administration is working on plans to help reunite families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, including dedicating a task force to the process. Meanwhile, thousands of asylum-seekers are waiting for their day in court. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports from Hidalgo, Texas.
U.S. admits asylum-seekers as Biden rolls back Remain-in-Mexico policy
All eligible asylum-seekers are being required to test negative for the coronavirus before entering the U.S.
The facts about how the U.S. processes unaccompanied migrant children
An overview of the legal authorities and policies that govern the care of unaccompanied kids, as well as the facilities where they're housed while in custody.
Judge indefinitely blocks 100-day pause on most deportations
Trump appointee went along with Texas' assertions that Biden administration's pause violated federal law and risked imposing additional costs on the state.
U.S. shelters for migrant children near maximum capacity
Last week, U.S. border agents apprehended more than 1,500 migrant children, according to government statistics reviewed by CBS News.
Company allegedly had immigrants wear — and pay for — "shackles"
Regulators accuse company of preying on immigrants with high-fee loans and threats of deportation if they didn't pay.
ICE rolls out new guidelines for deportations
The Biden administration issued new guidance Thursday instructing deportation agents to focus on apprehending recent border-crossers and immigrants determined to threaten national security and public safety, and requiring them to seek supervisory approval for other arrests. Nick Miroff, an immigration reporter with The Washington Post, discusses how critics are responding to the new guidance and who is no longer a priority for ICE.
Democrats unveil plan to overhaul immigration
A bill unveiled by Democrats would enable Dreamers and some farmworkers to gain citizenship in about three years. The process would take eight years for other undocumented immigrants. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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