U.S. using pilot program to fast-track deportations of asylum seekers
Immigration lawyers who've found out about the secretive program say it denies migrants due process, restricts access to counsel and effectively ensures their prompt deportation
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Hundreds more migrant children under 5 were separated by U.S.
New disclosures reveal that the administration separated at least 314 of these "tender age" children, who pediatricians say are particularly vulnerable to separation-induced psychological trauma
1,500 more families were separated under Trump than previously known
"Those are 1,600 hundred families we'll now have to find and search all over the world for," Lee Gelernt, an ACLU attorney, told CBS News
Most states aren't helping Trump's quest for citizenship data
After the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's proposal for a Census citizenship question, it turned to state DMVs
Mexican immigrant in CBP custody dies at Arizona hospital
Medical officials determined that the man had a pre-existing heart condition, according to a CBP statement
DHS releases plan to dramatically expand DNA collection of migrants
The move is likely to fuel criticism from advocates who believe officials should not obtain sensitive information from people not linked to a crime
Man injured in Hard Rock Hotel collapse detained by ICE
Delmer Joel Ramirez Palma is one of at least 20 people injured when the Hard Rock Hotel collapsed October 19
CBS News in Spanish: "Rostros de Separación Familiar"
El corresponsal de CBS News Manuel Bojórquez les cuenta las historias, sumamente personales, de aquellos que quieren entrar al país
Supreme Court takes new deportation case
The outcome could have major implications for asylum seekers and the speed at which they can be deported
Death of asylum-seeker in ICE custody sparks cries for reform
"We came to this country in search of liberty. And we've found death and detention," an immigrant detained at the facility told CBS News
Ex-Kansas Republican shakes up U.S. Senate race by running as "pragmatic" Democrat
The state hasn't elected a Democrat for Senate since 1932
Courts block Trump policy targeting low-income immigrants
The rule, slated to go into effect on Tuesday, would have made it easier for the government to reject green card and temporary visa applications from low-income immigrants
Could Kentucky, a deep red state, elect a Democrat as its next governor?
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear is challenging incumbent Governor Matt Bevin in a closely watched gubernatorial race
Doctors risk lives tackling Trump policy that keeps migrants in Mexico
"It's not safe for them to be here," one doctor said
Kevin McAleenan, Trump's Homeland Security secretary, resigns
During his tenure, McAleenan faced criticism from both immigration hardliners and advocates, who pointed to his role in overseeing officers who separated thousands of migrant children from their parents last year
California bans private prisons and detention centers
The state will completely phase out for-profit, private prisons or civil detention centers by 2028
Kevin McAleenan in April on the southern border
Almost six months ago, "60 Minutes" traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border to see the situation and asked McAleenan how he planned to deal with the largest wave of illegal crossings of families there in a decade
An inside look at Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy
The streets of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, are often called "los caminos de carteles" where highly coveted smuggling routes are now a dumping ground for migrants
U.S. arrested nearly 1 million migrants at border in past 12 months
In fiscal year 2019, which ended last week, U.S. immigration authorities apprehended or turned away more than 977,000 migrants along the southern border
Protesters force acting DHS chief to scrap speech in Washington
Activists chanted the names of migrant children who have died in U.S. custody
Trump order denies visas to immigrants who can't pay for health care
It's the latest crackdown on legal immigration from the Trump administration
Hispanic Americans reflect on immigration and identity
"The reason why we are where we are and who we are in this country is connected to being a Latina"
ACLU seeks damages for migrant families separated by U.S.
One of the plaintiffs is a 15-year-old migrant girl from El Salvador who contemplated suicide after being forcibly separated from her mother by U.S. officials
Jessie Reyez on her new single and the struggles immigrants face
Reyez hopes the video educates her fans about those struggles
Former immigration official ousted by Trump returns to DHS
Former USCIS director Francis Cissna was ousted from his role in June amid a purge of top DHS officials
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Deadly Isaias weakens as it lashes Southeast with rain and flooding
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Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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