Number of migrant children in US custody more than doubled in past two months, data shows
Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say that while some shelters housing the migrant children are safe and provide adequate care, others are endangering children’s health and safety.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
Pentagon cancels border wall construction contracts paid for with military funds reallocated by Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson said the funds were originally intended to go towards schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account.
Police: Human smuggling may be involved after dozens found in SW Houston home
According to Houston police, more than 90 people were found in the home and the incident may involve human smuggling.
Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Biden administration will limit immigration arrests at courthouses
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
Biden orders ICE, CBP to drop ‘illegal aliens,’ ‘assimilation’ when referring to migrants
President Joe Biden has ordered departments not to use certain terms when referring to noncitizens.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn demands federal probe into San Antonio child migrant abuse allegations
The abuse allegations were limited to the San Antonio facility – an event center that has been temporarily converted to house unaccompanied minors.
Number of kids traveling alone at US-Mexico border hits all-time high in March
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded.
Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center
Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.
Poll: 40% of American disapprove of Biden's handling of the Mexico border crisis
More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues.
Arizona Border Patrol K-9 Officer retires after 7 years of service
An Arizona Border Patrol K-9 Officer is getting a well-deserved retirement after serving his community for more than seven years. Now, he gets to live out his life as a spoiled indoor dog.
Biden staffer blocks Ted Cruz from taking video at migrant facility
Sen. Ted Cruz showed exclusive video of a woman he identified as a Biden administration staffer blocking him from recording at a migrant facility on "Sunday Morning Futures."
Trump may visit US-Mexico border region ‘soon,’ former aide says
Neither Biden nor Harris have visited the border region since taking office but members of the administration joined members of Congress in a visit to a facility in Texas on Wednesday.
Biden administration releases images of Texas border facilities housing migrant children
U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.
US officials to hold talks in Mexico on migration amid surge at border
A surge of migrants has hit the U.S. southern border with Mexico. Several top U.S. advisers on border and immigration issues will meet with Mexican officials on Tuesday.
Biden administration awards ICE $86M contract to secure hotel rooms for undocumented families
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
‘The border is closed’: Mayorkas says Biden not responsible for migrant surge, stresses effort for control
The White House dispatched Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to four Sunday news shows in an effort to stress that it was working to get things under control at the US-Mexico border.
ICE secures temporary housing for migrant families amid surge at the US-Mexico border
U.S. immigration officials confirmed to FOX Television Stations that they are providing temporary shelter for some migrant families amid a growing surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Biden administration faces growing questions about preparedness for surge of migrants at US-Mexico border
The Biden administration is scrambling to build up capacity to care for 14,000 young undocumented migrants now in federal custody, and more are likely on the way. Immigration experts say the predicament was predictable.