Mayorkas says as many as 12K out of 17K migrants have been released into U.S., and ‘it could be higher’
Mayorkas confirmed that roughly 5,000 migrants are still being processed.
Biden's special envoy to Haiti resigns to protest migrant expulsions
U.S. officials say the Biden administration’s special envoy to Haiti resigned, protesting large-scale expulsions of Haitian migrants to their homeland wracked by civil strife and natural disaster.
Many Haitian migrants from border camp staying in US, officials say
U.S. officials say many Haitian migrants camped in a small Texas border town are being released in the United States, undercutting the Biden administration’s public statements that Haitians who enter the country illegally face immediate expulsion.
Mayorkas: Border Patrol horseback photos 'horrified' him
DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas said images of what appeared to be Border Patrol agents on horseback rounding up migrants trying to cross the border “horrified” him.
More than 6,000 migrants removed from Texas encampment, officials say
U.S. officials say more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town.
26 governors demand Biden meeting over border crisis
A letter signed by 26 Republican governors, including Doug Ducey, asks Biden to schedule a meeting at the White House within the next 15 days so they can have an "open and constructive dialogue regarding border enforcement on behalf of U.S. citizens in our states and all those hoping to become U.S. citizens."
Man wearing fake Border Patrol uniform arrested during smuggling attempt near Tucson
John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.
Nearly 80 missing children found in New Mexico during multi-agency operation
A multi-agency operation spanning two months has led to the location and recovery of dozens of missing children in New Mexico, U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement said.
Border Patrol: Agent, 2nd driver killed in crash in Arizona
A Tucson Sector agent of the US Border Patrol was killed in a head-on collision near Sells, Arizona.
11 dead, 13 injured in crash linked to human smuggling near US-Mexico border, officials say
Investigators say an overloaded van carrying about 25 passengers has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than a dozen others.
Border patrol starts wearing body cameras
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol began issuing agents and officers with body cameras with the hopes of reinforcing transparency and better enhance its policing practices.
US expands Afghan refugee program, citing Taliban violence
The U.S. is expanding its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens amid Taliban violence, now including aid workers, journalists and others.
Harris releases strategy to tackle 'root causes' of migration spike
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Florida governor visits Texas border with Governor Abbott
Both governors say the blame falls on the Biden administration for the number of migrants crossing the border.
Federal judge orders DACA program to halt approval of new applications
A federal judge in Texas sided in part with groups suing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying the program was illegally created by the Obama administration.
Cuban migrants come ashore in South Florida, ask beachgoers for directions to Miami Beach
Beachgoers in South Florida watched as Cuban migrants in a wooden boat came ashore -- then immediately asked for directions to Miami Beach.
ICE to avoid detaining most pregnant, postpartum women in new policy
ICE will avoid detaining most undocumented people who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing under a new policy announced Friday.
Former President Trump tours southern border with Gov. Abbott to discuss border security
Former President Trump's visit to the Texas border comes two weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott promised to finish the border wall in Texas using state funds and private donations. Critics call it a political stunt.
Ilhan Omar says every illegal immigrant in US should have 'pathway to citizenship'
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship.
Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.