Legal immigration chief on system changes
Joseph B. Edlow, the Trump administration director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the changes to the American legal immigration process.
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Afghans on humanitarian parole face deportation
Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, some 200,000 Afghans have found refuge in the U.S. Most were given ""humanitarian parole"" to stay in the country. But the Trump administration has ended those protections and many now face deportation back to Afghanistan, where they fear Taliban retribution. Washington Post reporter John Woodrow Cox joins to discuss one such case.
Immigration official on visa applicant scrutiny
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, it's also trying to tighten legal migration through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke exclusively with its new director, Joseph Edlow.
Protesters clash with federal agents in Chicago
Protesters in Chicago clashed with federal agents carrying out President Trump's immigration crackdown. Ash-har Quraishi has more.
Federal agents use tear gas on Chicago crowds
A federal judge in Oregon has extended temporary restraining orders that block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland. Meanwhile, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas to disperse a crowd after a car chase ended in a crash. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
U.S. immigration chief on new green card rule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow is defending a new rule allowing for a person's "anti-American" views to be scrutinized when applying for a green card. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Police records reveal new details about Dallas ICE facility shooter
Newly released records reveal details about the gunman who attacked a Dallas immigration facility in September.
Thousands of FBI agents assigned to immigration
CBS News has confirmed that thousands of FBI agents, usually tasked with combating domestic terrorism and other national security threats, have been reassigned to immigration enforcement. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
ICE targets NYC immigration courts: analysis
New York City has seen 460 Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests this year that likely took place in immigration courts, according to a new analysis of federal data. Julia Ingram, a data journalist for CBS News Confirmed, has more.
Judge blocks National Guard troops in Chicago
Separate courtrooms heard arguments over President Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities on Thursday. A federal judge in Chicago issued a temporary block on deployments in the city where the Trump administration claims troops are needed to address violent protests. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Zach Bryan responds to backlash over lyrics
Country music star Zach Bryan is responding to backlash against lyrics in an unreleased song, which appear to criticize ICE. Last week, Bryan released a snippet of the song "Bad News," which he had teased in July. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more.
Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Pope responds to Trump's immigration agenda
Pope Leo recently ramped up his criticism of President Trump's immigration agenda. That includes the pope hosting U.S. bishops, directing them to firmly address how the president's policies affect immigrants.
ICE detention oversight agency temporarily closed
The Trump administration is pushing forward with its immigration crackdown even as the government shutdown drags on. But the Washington Post reports the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects the safety of ICE detention centers, is currently closed. Doug MacMillan, corporate accountability reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss.
Unlawful border crossings at lowest in 50 years
New data obtained by CBS News shows unlawful crossings at the southern border are at the lowest level in 50 years. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has details.
Unlawful U.S.-Mexico border crossings plummet
Federal data first obtained by CBS News shows that unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell to the lowest annual level in more than 50 years in fiscal year 2025. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Journalist Mario Guevara says deportation order "destroyed my family"
Journalist Mario Guevara says the separation from his family following his deportation has left him devastated.
Judge denies DOJ delay in Abrego Garcia case
The judge overseeing the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has denied the Justice Department's request to delay proceedings because of the government shutdown. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, is back in a Maryland court Monday as his legal team tries to avert his deportation. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Feds shoot woman in Chicago after allegedly being rammed, boxed in by cars
The woman, as well as a man whom authorities say was involved in the chaos, were facing charges Sunday morning.
U.S. military at border hampers hikers, hunters
President Trump has thrust the U.S. military into a critical role deterring illegal crossings into this country at the southern border. As Charlie D'Agata reports, their presence is having unintended consequences.
Increasing protests in Portland over deportations
Tensions are high in Portland, Oregon, as National Guardsmen could possibly be deployed there as early as this weekend. Federal agents and demonstrators squared off again, but Portland's mayor and chief of police say they don't need the help. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
New information about arrested superintendent
New details are coming to light about a former Des Moines school superintendent arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to documents obtained by the Associated Press, Ian Roberts falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports.
Speaker Mike Johnson on shutdown
As the government shutdown enters its second day, President Trump is threatening mass layoffs of federal workers. House Speaker Mike Johnson is blaming Democrats for the stalemate and joins "CBS Mornings" to lay out his position.
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