'Significant' human smuggling ring taken down as part of US-Brazil investigation

A “significant” human smuggling ring involving people ultimately bound for the U.S. was taken down and eight people were arrested, U.S. immigration officials said.

US to resume Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy for asylum-seekers

The Biden administration has struck an agreement with Mexico to reinstate the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy after a court order.

Kids, pregnant women among 27 migrants killed crossing English Channel

France's interior minister says pregnant women and children are among at least 27 migrants killed trying to cross the English Channel in a small boat that sank.

Afghan refugees celebrate 1st Thanksgiving in U.S.

Thanksgiving came early during a celebration for 17 Afghan refugee families in Concord, who arrived in the United States only a few months ago.

17 veterans, active-duty military members become US citizens

U.S. officials said 17 veterans or active-duty members of the military became America’s newest citizens ahead of Veterans Day.

Afghan family who fled Taliban's hail of bullets looks to rebuild lives in Hayward

An Afghan family who was forced to flee the Taliban has now resettled in Hayward, leaving the relatives – who are journalists, pizza shop owners and teachers – to rebuild their lives after leaving nearly everything behind.

DOJ in talks to pay around $450K per person to families separated at border

The U.S. Justice Department is in talks to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to each child and parent who was separated under a Trump-era practice of splitting families at the border.

More than 160 reports detail alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at US border

More than 160 reports, obtained by Human Rights Watch, reveal details of alleged mistreatment that asylum seekers experienced from border officials.

DHS ends immigration arrests at schools, 'protected areas'

The Department of Homeland Security says U.S. immigration authorities will no longer make routine immigration arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other “protected” areas.

2 border patrol agents fired for offensive Facebook posts

Congressional investigators say two Border Patrol agents were fired from among 60 found to have committed misconduct for participating in a private Facebook group that mocked migrants and lawmakers.

"Stand with Philly's Haitian Community" rally aims to provide support for Haitian migrants

A rally in Philadelphia on Sunday brought local community leaders and elected officials together to gather support for Haitian's seeking asylum in America amid a surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. 

Biden administration provides $20 million to assist 700,000 migrants seeking asylum in US

The additional money will support increased access to international protection, access to mental health support, legal assistance, shelter and healthcare, including prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

Smuggler hoists girl over US border wall, returns to Mexico without her

U.S. Border Patrol agents said a smuggler abandoned a 7-year-old girl in California after hoisting her over the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

DHS orders ICE to immediately end mass worksite arrests

Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.

Mexico finds hundreds of migrants in truck trailers near border

Mexican authorities have discovered more than 600 Central American migrants in trailers near the United States border.

DHS issues new rules that limit arrests, deportation of migrants

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.

Florida sues Biden administration over border policies, alleging violation of federal law

The state of Florida is suing the Biden administration over its border policies, claiming officials are either in violation of federal immigration law, or simply abusing their authority.

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.