The migrant situation in New York City
Anderson Cooper reports on the busloads of men, women and children from Central and South America arriving in New York City.
Migrants
Italy closes ports to NGO migrant ships, hundreds left stranded
Italy's new far-right-led government has closed its ports to rescue ships run by non-governmental groups.
U.S. border officials report record 853 migrant deaths in past year
In addition to reporting unprecedented numbers of migrant deaths over the past years, Border Patrol has recorded a sharp increase in rescues and life-saving operations to assist migrants in distress.
Legal status of thousands of immigrants at risk
More than 337,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua could lose their ability to remain in the U.S. legally under a temporary humanitarian program. This comes after the Biden administration and immigrants' lawyers failed to forge an agreement over ways to protect them. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the situation.
Migrant shelter facility opens in NYC
A new tent shelter is opening in New York City for asylum seekers who've been bused to the Big Apple from the southern border. The facility is on Randall's Island, near Manhattan. Tanya Rivero joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the new developments.
El Paso stops busing migrants to New York and Chicago
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is overseeing a separate effort to bus migrants released from federal border custody to Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago.
New York opens shelter for bused-in migrants
New York City has opened a giant, temporary shelter for migrants being bused up from southern border states, with beds for up to 500 people. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says he was knocked unconscious by a September 29 tackle that left him with a concussion, and, from next year, shoppers at select Circle K stores will be able to get marijuana products.
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New York opens huge tent shelter for migrants bused up from the south
Officials say the spartan facility on an island will offer men sent up from border states a "loving and caring" waystation to plot their next moves.
Migrant arrivals strain cities' resources
The arrival of migrants in northeastern parts of the country has started to put a strain on those cities' resources. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green spoke with Jeffrey Thielman, president and CEO of the International Institute of New England, about what support is available for migrants who have made the long and difficult journey to the U.S.
Educators aim to support migrant children
Educators are taking steps to better support immigrant families and children, particularly in Martha's Vineyard, a small, wealthy Massachusetts island where migrants were flown. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak spoke with Richie Smith, superintendent of Martha's Vineyard public schools, and Leah Palmer, director of English language learning for the district.
Greece finds dozens of naked migrants at Turkish border
The EU's border agency said it had assisted Greek authorities in providing immediate aid to the migrants, who were mainly from Afghanistan and Syria.
Nearly 100 rescued off Florida coast had no food or water, Coast Guard says
The passengers told Coast Guard crew members that they had been at sea for a week and lacked food and water during the last two days.
Judge rules new DACA policy can continue
A federal judge ruled that the current version of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, policy can temporarily continue, within limitations set by the judge. CBS News Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins us to breaks down this decision, and also discusses his recent reporting that the number of migrant children entering the U.S. government's shelter system has reached an all-time high.
Record number of unaccompanied migrant children entered U.S. shelters in 2022
The record number of unaccompanied children processed by federal officials in fiscal year 2022 is part of a broader, unprecedented influx of migrants along the southern border.
Rep. Auchincloss on probe of migrant flights
The U.S. Treasury Department says it will investigate flights that transported migrants from Texas to Massachusetts that were funded by Florida Gov. Ron Desantis. Rep. Jake Auchincloss is one of six members of Congress from the Massachusetts delegation who requested the investigation. He joins CBS News to discuss what he hopes will result.
2.2 million migrants apprehended at border over past year
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has apprehended 2.2 million migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border since August of 2021, the agency said. This comes as several Republican governors have been sending thousands of migrants to Democratically-controlled states and cities in protest of current border policies. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the situation.
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ Ukrainians escape
Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked one of the century's largest refugee crises. For those who stayed, the risks remained high, especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Kimahli Powell, executive director of the Rainbow Railroad, which supports and evacuates LGBTQ+ people from dangerous areas, spoke to John Dickerson.
Biden addresses migrant influx at U.S. border
A Texas sheriff has launched a criminal investigation into how migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts last week. President Biden Tuesday briefly discussed the high number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez, and CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, joined CBS News to discuss the latest on the situation.
GOP governors moving migrants to blue states
Martha's Vineyard, known for its beaches and affluent residents, is suddenly at the center of a debate on immigration after several dozen asylum seekers arrived this week on flights from Texas that were organized by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on their journey. Then we speak with CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the challenges facing the U.S. immigration system.
Pope Francis elevates Italian bishop and missionary to sainthood
Francis departed from prepared remarks to slam Europe's treatment of migrants as "disgusting, sinful and criminal."
NYC declares emergency over migrant arrivals, citing strained shelters
Over 17,000 migrants have arrived in New York City on hundreds of buses from the U.S.-Mexico border.
84 undocumented migrants rescued from tractor-trailer near border: sheriff
The Hidalgo County sheriff says a concerned citizen saw them getting off and called authorities.
Dozens dead after ships sink off Greece, prompting dramatic cliff rescues
"We could see the boat smashing against the rocks and people climbing up those rocks to try and save themselves," one resident said. "It was an unbelievable sight."
Inside processing center handling influx of migrants
CBS News was given rare access to a new mobile processing center in El Paso, Texas, that's seeing an average of 1,500 migrants a day. About half of them fled from Venezuela's authoritarian regime. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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