Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill
The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.
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Democrats to unveil sweeping immigration bill
CBS News has learned that after weeks of deliberations, congressional Democrats and the White House will unveil a sweeping immigration bill that would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to pursue legal status. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN to discuss the details, as well as the administration's latest pandemic efforts.
Democrats to unveil immigration overhaul bill
Congressional Democrats are expected to unveil a White House-backed bill Thursday that would overhaul the country's immigration laws. The bill would make farm workers, Temporary Protected Status holders, and so-called "Dreamers" eligible for green cards and allow them to apply for citizenship after three years; other eligible undocumented immigrants would be given an eight-year pathway to citizenship. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Climate change driving migration in Central America
In Central America, whole communities were wiped out by hurricanes that were strengthened by human-caused climate change in the 2020 season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli speaks to migrants heading north in search of safety. Then Kayly Ober, a senior advocate at Refugees International, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about climate-driven migration happening across the globe.
Ken Cuccinelli on whistleblower accusation
President Joe Biden's Department of Homeland Security is ending a Trump-era union contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees signed by former top official Ken Cuccinelli the day before the inauguration. A whistleblower is accusing Cuccinelli of trying to hamstring the Biden administration's immigration reform efforts. He joins CBSN to respond to the allegations.
U.S. border and cybersecurity concerns
President Biden is pledging to overhaul the country's refugee program and roll back Trump era policies. It comes as the number of illegal border crossings rose last month. Meanwhile U.S. cybersecurity officials are investigating the hack of a water processing facility in Florida. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
"Heartbreaking" 911 calls prompt search for 80 trapped migrants
"You're literally hearing people that believe they're moments away from death," Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told CBS News.
WorldView: India rescue; Myanmar crackdown
Search-and-rescue efforts continue after a dam collapse in India. Colombia will grant temporary protection to thousands of Venezuelan migrants. And after the third day of protests against a coup, Myanmar's military is imposing a curfew. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with today's headlines from around the world.
ICE reportedly facing changes under Biden
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will reportedly be given new guidance that will lead to fewer arrests and deportations. The Washington Post reports the policy change would mean ICE agents will no longer seek deportations for immigrants convicted of drunk driving and assault. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss.
Bill aims to provide Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship
President Biden has made it clear that immigration reform is one of the top priorities of his administration. Now, he is getting some help from the Senate. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Immigration attorney Alex Ozols discusses who would qualify under the proposal and what could happen if it doesn't pass.
Biden signs order to ramp up refugee admissions
Trump repeatedly slashed refugee admissions, allocating 15,000 spots last year — a historic low.
DHS monitors threats ahead of Super Bowl
The Department of Homeland Security says its keeping a close eye on cyber activity in preparation for Super Bowl LV this Sunday in Tampa. Officials say security planning for the event began over a year ago and has evolved since. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the concerns and how DHS is responding.
Biden's executive orders on immigration
President Biden has signed executive orders aimed at undoing his predecessor's policies on immigration. They will set up a task force for separated families, look to reshape U.S. border and asylum policies, and review restrictions made to the legal immigration system over the past four years. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to explain why the president is still receiving some criticism from immigration advocates.
U.S. won't expel unaccompanied migrant children, White House says
President Biden ordered his administration to review a CDC order that allows U.S. border officials to swiftly expel migrants without a court hearing.
Biden signs 3 executive orders on immigration
President Biden signed three executive orders on Tuesday that reverse some Trump-era immigration policies. They aim to reunite children and families separated at the border, review current asylum and border policies, and create a clearer path to U.S. citizenship. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the orders.
Biden signs immigration orders reversing Trump-era rules
The president signed more executive orders on immigration Tuesday, including one to review Trump-era limits on legal immigration.
Biden signs new immigration policies
President Biden has signed three executive orders on Tuesday to set up a task force to reunite migrant families separated under the Trump administration; revise U.S. border and asylum policy; and review restrictions made to the legal immigration system over the past four years. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez and NPR's White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with analysis.
McConnell denounces Greene, defends Cheney
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is publicly denouncing GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying such "loony lies and conspiracy theories are cancer for the Republican Party." He also issued a statement backing Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who is under attack from the right. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN to discuss how the Republican Party is dealing with these issues.
Biden and GOP senators talk COVID relief bill
President Biden is set to sign executive orders on immigration at the White House later today. This comes as the president continues pushing Congress to pass his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after meeting with 10 Senate Republicans in the Oval Office yesterday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Biden administration to tackle immigration
President Joe Biden prepares this week to sign new executive orders related to immigration and announce a task force to address family separations at the border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain how this will affect Trump-era policies that still remain in place.
Biden keeps Trump's border policies in place, leaving migrants in limbo
U.S. border agents continue to expel migrants, including families with children, without court hearings under a policy instituted by the Trump administration.
Court allows U.S. to resume expelling unaccompanied children
While U.S. border authorities can now expel unaccompanied children under a Trump-era policy, it's unclear if the Biden administration will do so.
Biden delays immigration moves
President Biden plans to undo one of the Trump administration's immigration restrictions as he delays work on others. Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, the president and CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the impact of immigration policy changes and the tough road ahead to reunite families separated by the U.S. government.
White House delays actions on immigration
President Biden postponed signing executive orders on immigration until sometime next week. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss what's at issue.
Biden to end pandemic limits on immigrant visas, top adviser says
Trump's order has restricted family-based green card applications and work visas, like those for the H-1B program, throughout the pandemic.
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