1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Trump to appoint Tom Homan, former ICE director, as next ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.
Sixteen Republican-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status
The GOP led-states filed a lawsuit Friday to stop a federal program launched by President Joe Biden that would give immigrants without legal status who are married to American citizens a path to citizenship.
Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
Rachel Morin murder: Mom says daughter is more than a statistic: 'They’re using her like a 'political flag'
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
Biden to give legal status to some undocumented spouses of US citizens
The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.
Trump weighs White House advisory role for Elon Musk: report
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Dover double-murder suspect accused of killing 2 in Guatemala may face death penalty
The death penalty may be on the table for the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter at their Dover home last month.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Biden administration announces rule aiming to speed up asylum screening process for some migrants
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
Manatee County Commissioners discuss impact of illegal immigrants
Nearly 600 hospital stays and more than 3,500 ER visits make up the number of illegal immigrants receiving service at Manatee Memorial Hospital over a six-month period.
Poll finds fewer Americans see benefits from immigration
The new poll reveals that some Americans are more concerned about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. now compared to several years ago.
Biden, Trump visit southern border cities, highlighting immigration as key election issue
Biden made a rare visit to the southern border Thursday on the same day that Trump is made his own visit. Here's what to know.
Biden traveling to border Thursday
The president is heading to Brownsville, Texas, a city that sees high numbers of migrants crossing the border.
Biden weighs new executive action to limit asylum at the border
The Biden administration is looking into options to manage illegal border crossings President Joe Biden could use without congressional approval after Republicans blocked a bipartisan border bill.
Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
US delegation meets with Mexico's government for talks on surge of migrants at border
Mexican immigration officials are moving to clear a migrant encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande river, as U.S. officials met with Mexico’s president to press for measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
Melania Trump makes rare appearance to welcome new US citizens
The location of the ceremony was notable. The National Archives is part of one of the criminal cases pending against her husband, former President Donald Trump.