Migrants near US-Mexico border wait in the cold for key asylum ruling
Under Title 42, authorities have expelled asylum-seekers inside the U.S. and turned away most people at the border. A key court ruling could lift those restrictions.
Arizona agrees to remove shipping containers from parts of the U.S.-Mexico border, court documents state
Arizona officials have agreed to remove containers installed along parts of the U.S. border with Mexico, as part of an agreement with the U.S. government.
3 busloads of migrants from Texas arrive in Philadelphia: 'Very good to be in this town'
Three more migrant buses sent from Texas arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning with over 120 asylum seekers from several countries on board.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
Suspense grows at border over future of US asylum rules
Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under U.S. and international law since March 2020 related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 under a public-health rule called Title 42.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to end Title 42
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
Cuban refugees rescued in the middle of the ocean by cruise ship with Arizona family on board
An Arizona couple got quite an adventure while on a Caribbean cruise after their ship ran across a rickety old boat with a broken engine filled with Cuban refugees. "They were out on the seas floating around for six days, and they finally got help from us."
Philadelphia officials announce arrival of 8th and 9th busload of asylum seekers from Texas
According to city officials, 20 people arrived Monday, while 84 people arrived Friday. They all arrived on buses sent from Texas.
‘Remain in Mexico’: Federal judge blocks Biden bid to end Trump-era policy
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Border Patrol agent killed in high-speed chase of group entering US illegally
The 38-year-old agent leaves behind two children, but has not been identified.
Philadelphia welcomes another bus of asylum seekers sent from Texas
The city reports 49 people traveled on a bus from Texas to Philadelphia. 43 of the migrants were taken to the city’s welcoming facility on East Luzerne Street in North Philadelphia.
Philadelphia welcomes another bus of asylum seekers sent from Texas
The city reports 49 people traveled on a bus from Texas to Philadelphia. 43 of the migrants were taken to the city’s welcoming facility on East Luzerne Street in North Philadelphia.
Two more buses of migrants arrive in Philadelphia from Texas
Two more busses of migrants arrived in Philadelphia from Texas on Friday.
Migrants arrive in Philadelphia: Families travel 28 hours on bus sent from Texas
A bus full of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning as city officials greeted the group and provided them with supplies.
Judge delays end of migrant asylum restrictions to late December
Migrants have been expelled from the United States more than 2.4 million times since the Trump-era, COVID-19 rule took effect in March 2020.
Title 42: Judge orders halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
Texas officials deny sending bus of migrants to Philadelphia
Officials in Texas say they have not sent a busload of migrants to Philadelphia, despite reports of such an arrival expected by city officials in the coming days.
Philadelphia officials confirm migrants from Texas could arrive by Tuesday
Philadelphia officials confirmed community partner organizations notified them to expect approximately 52 individuals from Texas seeking asylum.
Mayor Kenney talks about possible migrants to Philly
Mayor Jim Kenney speaks of the possibility of migrants from Texas arriving in Philly.
David Oh talks about possible migrants to Philly
Councilmember-At-Large David Oh talks about the possibility arriving in Philadelphia from Texas.