Biden administration to open emergency shelters amid border surge

The Biden administration is now directing shelters to fast-track the release of unaccompanied minors.

• Mar 24, 2021

While saying he doesn't have any hard evidence that it's already happening, Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, warns of the possibility that Islamist militants could slip across the U.S.-Mexico border

While saying he doesn't have any hard evidence that it's already happening, Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, warns of the possibility that Islamist militants could slip across the U.S.-Mexico border.

• Aug 21, 2014
• 02:35

Gov. Rick Perry says he sent the National Guard because the federal government has failed to secure the border

Gov. Rick Perry says he sent the National Guard because the federal government has failed to secure the border. But local businesses are worried about the potential damage to the community and local economy. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Aug 13, 2014
• 02:18

Biden administration faces migrant surge

The Biden administration is taking new steps to fast-track the release of unaccompanied children at the border to parents or legal guardians in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from the border, then CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.

• Mar 23, 2021
• 08:46

The president laments partisan gridlock blockading any congressional action on the United States' "broken" immigration system

The president lamented partisan gridlock blockading any congressional action on the United States' "broken" immigration system.

• Aug 6, 2014
• 01:01

The head of the House Republicans' campaign arm, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., touts some of the GOP's most promising midterm candidates

The head of the House Republicans' campaign arm, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., touts some of the GOP's most promising midterm candidates.

• Aug 2, 2014
• 03:02

President Obama slams Republicans for stalling action on a variety of issues in Congress

President Obama slams Republicans for stalling action on a variety of issues in Congress.

• Aug 1, 2014
• 04:21

The House speaker says some Democratic lawmakers are trying to “exploit” the surge of undocumented minors at the U.S. southern border by "talking up some nutso scheme to jam through the Senate immigration bill"

The House speaker says some Democratic lawmakers are trying to “exploit” the surge of undocumented minors at the U.S. southern border by "talking up some nutso scheme to jam through the Senate immigration bill."

• Jul 31, 2014
• 02:11

Children's home in Emsworth, Pa., to shelter three dozen unaccompanied minors from Central America

Residents of Emsworth, Pa., gathered to discuss a local children's home's decision to make room for three dozen children caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border

• Jul 30, 2014
• 01:50

Biden administration faces border crisis

Facilities housing migrant children have been told to expedite the release of some kids who have a parent or guardian willing to care for them in the United States. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins "CBSN AM" from Juarez, Mexico with the latest on how the administration is handling the surge of migrants at the border.

• Mar 23, 2021
• 06:04

President Obama urges lawmakers not to shirk their duty to address the flood of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before they leave for their August recess

President Obama urges lawmakers not to shirk their duty to address the flood of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before they leave for their August recess.

• Jul 25, 2014
• 01:00

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says the flood of unaccompanied minors at the border should be cause for action -- not inaction -- on comprehensive immigration reform

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says the flood of unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border should be cause for action -- not inaction -- on comprehensive immigration reform.

• Jul 25, 2014
• 01:58

Refugee agency to fast-track release of some migrant children

This guidance is the Biden administration's latest effort to address the soaring number of unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border.

• Mar 23, 2021

Manuel Bojorquez recently traveled to El Salvador to find what is waiting for them when they arrive home

Many undocumented migrant children who fail to reach the U.S. are sent home to Central America. Manuel Bojorquez recently traveled to El Salvador to find what is waiting for them when they arrive home.

• Jul 25, 2014
• 03:38

El Salvador has the world’s fourth highest murder rate, fueled by powerful gangs and a growing drug trade

El Salvador has the world’s fourth highest murder rate, fueled by powerful gangs and a growing drug trade. And those sent back from the U.S. are prime targets. Manuel Bojorquez reports from San Salvador, El Salvador.

• Jul 24, 2014
• 02:59

Republicans and Democrats are struggling to compromise over new strategy regarding the immigration crisis

Republicans and Democrats are struggling to compromise over new strategy regarding the immigration crisis. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.

• Jul 24, 2014
• 02:08

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, discusses whether Congress will address the flood of unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border before leaving for the August recess

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, discusses whether Congress will address the flood of unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border before leaving for the August recess.

• Jul 23, 2014
• 02:07

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says it's time to take matters into his own hands in securing the border with Mexico

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says it's time to take matters into his own hands in securing the border with Mexico. The move is his latest challenge to President Obama's handling of the child immigration crisis. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Austin, Texas.

• Jul 22, 2014
• 02:43

Following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's authorization to deploy 1,000 National Guardsman to the Mexican border, many residents of the Lone Star state are wondering what took so long

Following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's authorization to deploy 1,000 National Guardsman to the Mexican border, many residents of the Lone Star state are wondering what took so long. Landowners like Lorenzo Anzaldua have seen their property turned into a virtual highway for scores of women and children desperately racing across the border. Anna Werner reports.

• Jul 21, 2014
• 01:40

Surge in unaccompanied migrant minors continues

Many unaccompanied minors are staying in overcrowded facilities amid a surge in border crossings. Pressure is growing on the Biden administration to address the crisis. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Mar 22, 2021
• 02:39

For residents of San Salvador, fleeing to the U.S. has become necessary for survival, as drugs and the constant threat of violence make everyday life increasingly dangerous for families and young children

For residents of San Salvador, fleeing to the U.S. has become necessary for survival, as drugs and the constant threat of violence make everyday life increasingly dangerous for families and young children. Manuel Bojorquez traveled to the city to meet the families who find that fleeing to the U.S. is their only option.

• Jul 17, 2014
• 04:05

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with the entire Senate Wednesday night

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with the entire Senate Wednesday night. Legislators from left to right object to the President's plans to address the growing illegal immigration crisis. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jul 17, 2014
• 01:53

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist José Antonio Vargas was surprised to be taken into custody yesterday at a Texas airport for being in the country illegally

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist José Antonio Vargas was surprised to be taken into custody yesterday at a Texas airport for being in the country illegally. Anna Werner reports from Dallas, Texas.

• Jul 16, 2014
• 02:41

A Senate Republican and House Democrat are working on legislation to discourage Central American migrants from making the dangerous journey to the U.S. The bill could be introduced Tuesday

A Senate Republican and House Democrat are working on legislation to discourage Central American migrants from making the dangerous journey to the U.S. The bill could be introduced Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.

• Jul 15, 2014
• 02:32

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., says the "border is secure," and he warns against demonizing the undocumented children arriving at the U.S. from Central America

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., says the "border is secure," and he warns against demonizing the undocumented children arriving at the U.S. from Central America.

• Jul 13, 2014
• 04:48

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