Humanitarian crisis unfolds off Florida amid "substantial uptick" in migration

More than 4,400 migrants have made their way by boat to the U.S. since August, officials say.

• Jan 26, 2023

NYC to house migrants at cruise ship terminal

New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to temporarily provide shelter for some migrants coming from the southern border at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal as he continues to ask for federal help. Ilze Thielmann, director of Team TLC NYC, a grassroots organization that helps asylum-seekers and migrants, joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.

• Jan 25, 2023
• 07:42

Migrant arrivals soared to record high before border crackdown

Illegal border crossings have dropped by 40% since President Biden announced tougher migration enforcement measures in early January.

• Jan 20, 2023

NYC mayor asks for aid amid migrant influx

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking the federal government for additional funds and support to cities receiving tens of thousands of migrants from the southern border. Over the weekend, Adams visited El Paso, Texas, where he made his most forceful call yet for more federal support. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discussed with Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.

• Jan 16, 2023
• 07:14

Mayor Adams gets first-hand look at migrant crisis in Texas

Adams called on the federal government to step up and help cities dealing with an influx of migrants, like New York, El Paso, and Chicago. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.

• Jan 15, 2023
• 01:58

U.S. creates deportation protection process for exploited migrant workers

The Biden administration said the process will encourage exploited workers to denounce labor violations and participate in workplace investigations without fear of retaliation.

• Jan 13, 2023

Unauthorized migrant entry attempts hit six-year high in Europe

Syrians, Afghans and Tunisians accounted for more than half of the border crossings and more than 80 percent were men.

• Jan 13, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts hundreds fleeing Cuba and Haiti by sea

Good Samaritans were among island beachgoers who helped some of the migrants ashore with small boats and jet skis, officials said.

• Jan 13, 2023

Border officials allow asylum-seekers to request U.S. entry through mobile app

Migrants deemed to be vulnerable, such as the elderly and pregnant women, will be allowed to enter the U.S. legally under the new Biden administration process.

• Jan 12, 2023

Refugee who inspired Netflix's "Swimmers" on trial for migrant rescues

Two of the activists on trial in Greece, including Sarah Mardini, who along with her sister inspired the Netflix movie, spent more than three months in jail.

• Jan 10, 2023

Biden makes first trip to U.S.-Mexico border

President Biden is in Mexico City for the North American Leaders' Summit with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada. One of the biggest topics on the agenda will be immigration. Before the summit, Mr. Biden made his first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.

• Jan 9, 2023
• 00:17

Biden walks along U.S.-Mexico border in trip to Texas

The visit is his first to the U.S.-Mexico border as president.

• Jan 9, 2023

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 8, 2023

Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Veronica Escobar, Sen. Angus King and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

• Jan 6, 2023

Border crossings spike in Florida

Another humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Florida, where more migrants from Cuba and Haiti are arriving by boat. Manuel Bojorquez has more.

• Jan 6, 2023
• 02:39

Florida sees spike in migrants coming from Cuba and Haiti by boat

The recent rise in crossings by sea comes as President Biden announced a revamped migration management strategy.

• Jan 6, 2023

Biden's new border security plan

The Biden administration unveiled its new plan to manage border security and immigration. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains the key points and how it might work in practice.

• Jan 5, 2023
• 05:42

Hundreds of migrants arrive in Florida Keys

Hundreds of Cuban migrants have arrived at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys over the last few days, prompting the park to temporarily close. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's driving this latest influx of migrants.

• Jan 4, 2023
• 05:15

300 migrants make landings at national park in Florida Keys

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a tweet that at least 88 migrants were from Cuba.

• Jan 2, 2023

Border restrictions remain on U.S.-Mexico border

While the Texas National Guard continues their show of force on the U.S.-Mexico border, it's the latest escalation on the immigration debate that rages in Washington and the southern border. Omar Villafranca has more

• Jan 1, 2023
• 02:38

Court battle leaves many migrants in limbo

Volunteers are stepping in to help migrants in El Paso, Texas, as the government struggles to keep up. City and county leaders are working on more housing for the migrants, but nonprofits and churches are doing most of the work now. Omar Villafranca has the latest.

• Dec 30, 2022
• 02:00

Border towns struggle to house influx of migrants

Officials in El Paso, Texas, are working to build temporary housing for an influx of migrants. Several cities along the U.S.-Mexico border have declared a state of emergency following the Supreme Court's decision to indefinitely uphold the Title 42 immigration policy. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell reports from El Paso.

• Dec 29, 2022
• 04:46

Supreme Court extends COVID border policy

The Biden administration says it will continue to enforce Title 42 after the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to extend the pandemic-era immigration restrictions. Mr. Biden encouraged the next Congress to pass his immigration reform plan. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini explains what is in the president's plan.

• Dec 28, 2022
• 02:59

Ruling maintains Title 42 border restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an emergency order keeping the pandemic-era border restrictions known as Title 42 in place for now. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined Debra Alfarone with an update on how the Biden administration is responding.

• Dec 28, 2022
• 03:52

Supreme Court blocks Biden from ending Title 42

In a 5-to-4 decision, the Supreme Court decided to keep in place a pandemic-era restriction on immigration known as Title 42. The decision is in response to a petition from GOP-led states which argued that lifting the policy would lead to an even greater number of migrants crossing the border into cities where shelters are overcrowded. Manuel Bojorquez has the story.

• Dec 27, 2022
• 01:53

Private aid groups provide help to migrants

Private aid and faith-based groups have been working to assist migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The city of El Paso, Texas, has been particularly overwhelmed by arrivals, as people had been anticipating an end to the pandemic-era border policy known as Title 42. Dylan Corbett, executive director of the Hope Border Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.

• Dec 27, 2022
• 05:32

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