Migrant caravan sets off from Honduras with eyes on U.S. border
It's the first major group of Central American migrants to set off since the coronavirus pandemic prompted nations to lock down their borders.
Immigration
9/28/20: Red and Blue
Fallout over NYT report on Trump's taxes; 2020 election to shape future of U.S. immigration
2020 election to impact U.S. immigration for decades
Some officials at the Department of Homeland Security say they expect President Trump to have a lasting impact on U.S. immigration policy, even if he loses the 2020 election. Officials tell CBS News that even if Democratic nominee Joe Biden wins in November, he could face challenges undoing the sweeping changes enacted by the Trump administration over the last four years. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with more on his reporting
Trump-Biden race to dictate fate of U.S. immigration for generations
Biden has pledged to dismantle the president's restrictive immigration policies. But former DHS officials say that could be a long and arduous effort.
Why a private section of the border wall is allegedly failing
60 Minutes reports on the construction firm that earned billions of dollars in government contracts after working with a conservative fundraising campaign accused of fraud to build sections of the border wall on private land that engineers say will likely fail.
15-year-old girl facing deportation after hospital arrest
A Texas teen's hospitalization led to her aunt's immigration arrest and her placement in a U.S. government shelter for migrant minors.
U.S. reimposes "public charge" wealth test for immigrants
Advocates have warned that the policy deters immigrant communities from accessing critical government assistance during the pandemic.
New claims about treatment of ICE detainees
The Department of Homeland Security says it is investigating allegations that federal immigration detainees underwent unwanted gynecological surgeries, including hysterectomies, without their consent. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss how the claims fit into broader concerns advocates have about ICE detention.
Outbreak at detention facility linked to ICE flights
A new report sheds light on a coronavirus outbreak at an immigration detention facility in Farmville, Virginia, that's linked to ICE flights transporting agents to control protests in Washington, D.C. Nick Miroff of the Washington Post joined CBSN to explain why the detainees were moved, and what rules the flights broke.
Court OKs end to humanitarian protections for 300,000 immigrants
Without Temporary Protected Status (TPS), 300,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Sudan and Nicaragua living in the U.S. could be deported.
U.S. expels 8,800 migrant kids amid pandemic
The Trump administration says it has expelled nearly 8,8000 migrant children from the United States who arrived at the southern border without their parents. The Department of Homeland Security suspended humanitarian protections for most border-crossers citing CDC coronavirus restrictions. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN with details.
Jeh Johnson on biggest threats facing U.S.
Former U.S. Secretary Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins CBSN to discuss the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, plus his insights into immigration at the southern border, protests over racial injustice, and current threats facing the U.S. ahead of the 2020 election.
Judge orders DHS to stop holding migrant children in hotels
At least 660 migrant children have been held in hotels during the pandemic as U.S. officials arranged for them to be expelled without an asylum interview.
U.S.-Mexico border crossings continued to rise in August
U.S. officials made more than 3,000 apprehensions of unaccompanied minors. CBP chief Mark Morgan said "the majority" were expelled.
Apple CEO files brief supporting DACA
Apple CEO Tim Cook filed a "friend of court" brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold protections for DACA recipients - immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. The court hears arguments in the case November 12. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN AM to explain why the Apple CEO is pushing for the program and what it means for Silicon Valley.
Fastest-growing languages in U.S. are African
New census data show some of the fastest-growing languages in the U.S. are African as the number of asylum-seekers traveling through South America rises. African migrants now make up 39% of the foreign-born black population in the U.S. Quartz Africa contributor Chidinma Irene Nwoye joined "CBSN AM" to explain the trend and the migrants' journey to the U.S.
Gwen Baumgardner presents Worldview from London
A 9-month-old baby was miraculously recovered after mudslides in Colombia that killed several people. The death toll from the mass rioting in New Delhi continues to rise. Protests have erupted on the Greek islands of Chios and Lesbos after authorities announced more permanent housing for the many refugees that have come into the region. Gwen Baumgardner rounds out the world headlines from London.
U.S. deporting asylum-seekers to Guatemala
A Trump administration policy is set to take full effect in Guatemala this week. In an agreement with the Guatemalan government, migrants who came through the nation seeking refuge in the U.S. need to request protection there instead. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM to break down what this policy means for the U.S. and what dangers migrants will be facing.
WorldView: Israeli settlements and more
The U.N. has released a list of more than 100 companies doing business in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, putting them at risk of boycotts. The Italian parliament has revoked the immunity of far-right leader Matteo Salvini. And in London, repairs to the tower housing Big Ben is clocking at $64 million over budget. Rylee Carlson rounds up international headlines from London.
ICE makes 2,000 arrests in largest sweep of the pandemic
While the operation targeted immigrants with criminal convictions and charges, some undocumented immigrants with clean records were also arrested.
New rules on work permits for asylum-seekers
The Trump administration is implementing a new rule requiring asylum-seekers to wait 365 days before applying for a work permit, instead of the previous 150-day timeline. It also disqualifies them from work permits if they crossed the border illegally. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about rule change, as well as the administrations rejection of all new initial DACA applications.
Melania Trump and more from RNC night 2
Vice President Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker at Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. Last night's speakers included first lady Melania Trump, and there was also controversy over some administration officials violating an ethics law. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Washington, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with analysis and reaction.
Tony Pham, former refugee and prosecutor, tapped to lead ICE
Pham will oversee the largest civil detention system in the world, as well as deportation agents at the center of the nation's contentious debate around immigration.
U.S. immigration agency cancels furlough of 13,000 employees
The furlough of 13,000 employees at the fee-funded agency would've have severely limited the processing of applications for green cards, U.S. citizenship and other benefits.
Trump says he'll nominate Chad Wolf as permanent DHS chief
A federal watchdog concluded earlier this month that Wolf was improperly appointed as acting Homeland Security secretary.
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
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Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
Katie Zacharia is Trump's pick for next White House press secretary
