Backlog of migrant children in Border Patrol custody soars to 4,200
Some migrant children in U.S. Border Patrol custody have told lawyers they are being held in overcrowded conditions.
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Biden administration deploys FEMA to border
The Biden administration is deploying FEMA to the southern border to help handle a surge in unaccompanied migrant children. Washington Post reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration is responding, and the conditions teenagers are fleeing in other countries.
Record 3,200 migrant children stuck in Border Patrol custody
More than 7,000 unaccompanied migrant children were transferred to U.S. refugee agency shelters last month — a record high for a February.
White House faces backlash over immigration policies
A large influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border is forcing President Biden to rely on some controversial Trump-era policies. Now, he's facing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Politico immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Shelters for migrant children near capacity
U.S. Border Patrol is now allowing asylum seekers to begin crossing into the country to have their requests processed, a reversal of Trump administration policy. But there are concerns as more migrant children are crossing alone. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has the latest from the border, and CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM to discuss how the Biden administration is handling the influx.
U.S. border and cybersecurity concerns
President Biden is pledging to overhaul the country's refugee program and roll back Trump era policies. It comes as the number of illegal border crossings rose last month. Meanwhile U.S. cybersecurity officials are investigating the hack of a water processing facility in Florida. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Family still waiting for answers after man's death in Border Patrol custody
James Paul Markowitz died hours after his arrest last February.
Hundreds of children denied asylum at border
Hundreds of unaccompanied minors who are seeking refuge in the U.S. have been denied asylum despite laws protecting children traveling alone from speedy deportations. CBS News is the first to report the impact of the Trump administration's expulsion policy. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain how the administration was able to suspend protection for unaccompanied minors during the coronavirus pandemic and what happens to those children once they're turned away. He also discussed a California judge's decision to extend the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's deadline to release detained families by 10 days.
Border apprehensions rose in June, despite expulsions policy
Border officials have carried out more than 70,000 expulsions of migrants under an emergency coronavirus order.
Government expands "Remain in Mexico" policy
The Trump administration is expanding its "Remain in Mexico" policy by allowing authorities to send most asylum-seekers to Mexico regardless of where they crossed the border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports it is the latest attempt to end a system President Trump and others have criticized as "catch and release."
Feds plan to collect DNA samples from migrants
The Trump administration is planning to expand the collection of DNA samples from detained migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the policy and why critics say the government is breaching civil liberties.
Trump plan would deny visas over health costs
The Trump administration has announced a plan to deny visas to immigrants who don't have health insurance or are unable to prove that they can afford medical care. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the executive order was pushed through and how it will affect migrants.
Fast-tracking deportations of asylum seekers
The Trump administration is implementing a pilot program to fast-track the processing and deportation of migrants seeking asylum. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain why immigration lawyers believe the new program denies migrants due process.
Judge blocks health care rule for migrants
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's latest attempt to deny visas to legal immigrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss the latest on that, plus the president's plan to name Chad Wolf to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump to send border agents to "sanctuary" cities to help ICE
The move marks yet another escalation in the Trump administration's feud with cities that limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
U.S. to place Brazilian asylum-seekers in "Remain in Mexico" program
Up until now, the U.S. had only placed asylum-seeker from Spanish-speaking Latin American countries in the controversial "Remain in Mexico" program.
New figures: 1,134 families separated since end of "zero tolerance"
Since June 2018, the administration has separated 1,134 migrant families. Advocates and the government disagree over whether they were justified.
Migrant boy was in distress before death in Border Patrol custody
The new video suggests that U.S. border officials failed to recognize and address the visible distress of Carlos Gregorio Hernández Vásquez in the hours before his body was found without a pulse
Teen accused of using remote-controlled car to smuggle meth
A 16-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested on drug smuggling charges after Border Patrol discovered the 55.84-pound bundle
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
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
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
Border Patrol agents screening migrant families for "credible fear"
Border Patrol agents — law enforcement officers — are now interviewing would-be asylum seekers who express fear about returning to their home countries
CBP chief says Mexico contributed to big drop in migrant arrests
Customs and Border Protection chief Mark Morgan said the controversial "Remain in Mexico" policy has been a "game changer" in deterring migrant families considering journeying to the U.S.-Mexico border
Advocates say "Remain in Mexico" turns migrants into "marketable commodity"
The U.S. is keeping most asylum seekers on the other side of the border in Mexico — where advocates say they can't help them
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