ICE unveils new rules limiting arrests and deportations
The new guidance focuses on arresting immigrants determined to threaten national security and public safety, as well as migrants recently apprehended along U.S. borders.
Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill
The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.
U.S. to start taking in asylum-seekers Trump required to wait in Mexico
Eligible asylum-seekers will need to test negative for the coronavirus before being allowed to enter the U.S.
U.S. to resettle more child refugees fleeing violence around the world
The commitment is part of the Biden administration's efforts to rebuild the country's long-standing refugee program, which was gutted under Trump.
U.S. border agents report rise in crossings by families and kids
"The vast majority of people will be turned away," White House press secretary Jen Psaki replied when asked about current U.S. border policy.
Biden proposes raising refugee ceiling to 62,500 spots for this year
President Biden called it a "down payment" on his commitment to resettle up to 125,000 refugees during fiscal year 2022, which begins in October.
Biden signs order to ramp up refugee admissions
Trump repeatedly slashed refugee admissions, allocating 15,000 spots last year — a historic low.
U.S. won't expel unaccompanied migrant children, White House says
President Biden ordered his administration to review a CDC order that allows U.S. border officials to swiftly expel migrants without a court hearing.
Biden signs immigration orders reversing Trump-era rules
The president signed more executive orders on immigration Tuesday, including one to review Trump-era limits on legal immigration.
Biden keeps Trump's border policies in place, leaving migrants in limbo
U.S. border agents continue to expel migrants, including families with children, without court hearings under a policy instituted by the Trump administration.
Court allows U.S. to resume expelling unaccompanied children
While U.S. border authorities can now expel unaccompanied children under a Trump-era policy, it's unclear if the Biden administration will do so.
Biden to end pandemic limits on immigrant visas, top adviser says
Trump's order has restricted family-based green card applications and work visas, like those for the H-1B program, throughout the pandemic.
Trump-era head of U.S. immigration courts to step down
His departure comes as the Biden administration has been replacing top government officials who shepherded major immigration restrictions.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
ICE starts 100-day moratorium on some deportations
The pause won't apply to immigrants determined to pose a threat to national security or those recently apprehended along the southern border.