Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Mayor accuses Texas governor of targeting Black-led cities with migrant busing
It comes as New York City prepares for a surge of asylum seekers once Title 42 is lifted on May 11.
It comes as New York City prepares for a surge of asylum seekers once Title 42 is lifted on May 11.
NYC bracing for surge of asylum seekers as Mayor Adams pleads for federal assistance
NYC officials are requesting that FEMA stop cities from using federal funds to help with the cost of busing migrants to different cities, including New York.
NYC officials are requesting that FEMA stop cities from using federal funds to help with the cost of busing migrants to different cities, including New York.
Co-founder of fundraising group promising to help Trump construct border wall sentenced to 4 years in prison
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
Emergency migrant shelter opens in Queens amid growing asylum seeker numbers
Around 15 men have been moved into a motel in Bayside, Queens. Local lawmakers say as many as 110 migrants are expected to be moved in over the next 6-9 months.
Around 15 men have been moved into a motel in Bayside, Queens. Local lawmakers say as many as 110 migrants are expected to be moved in over the next 6-9 months.
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Migrant day laborers struggle to find work in NYC
"No, no, I thought it wasn't like this, if I knew this I would have stayed in my own country. In my country at least there was some work, very little but something."
"No, no, I thought it wasn't like this, if I knew this I would have stayed in my own country. In my country at least there was some work, very little but something."
Migrants found 'suffocating' in Texas train; 2 dead: police
Officials suggested the deaths and injuries were linked to human trafficking.
Officials suggested the deaths and injuries were linked to human trafficking.
Migrants rush US border as asylum app frustration grows in Mexico
A large group of migrants in Mexico who were poised to barge into the U.S. over the weekend were blocked from crossing a bridge leading from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas.
A large group of migrants in Mexico who were poised to barge into the U.S. over the weekend were blocked from crossing a bridge leading from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas.
CBP seizes over $1M in marijuana at Texas border
454 pounds of marijuana were seized by CBP officers on a bridge between Mexico and Texas.
454 pounds of marijuana were seized by CBP officers on a bridge between Mexico and Texas.
Migrant boats crash off San Diego, California, coast; 8 confirmed drownings so far: police
At least eight people were killed when two boats carrying migrants crashed at Black’s Beach.
At least eight people were killed when two boats carrying migrants crashed at Black’s Beach.
Mother-daughter duo caught smuggling over $830K in meth: CBP
Authorities say they caught the mother-daughter duo in California, smuggling over $830,000 in methamphetamine.
Authorities say they caught the mother-daughter duo in California, smuggling over $830,000 in methamphetamine.
New rule would impose 'severe limitations' on asylum-seekers at US southern border
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
Elderly Arizona rancher charged with murdering a Mexican man on his property
An Arizona cattle rancher who lives near the Mexico border is being held on a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of a man on his property who is believed to be a Mexican citizen.
An Arizona cattle rancher who lives near the Mexico border is being held on a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of a man on his property who is believed to be a Mexican citizen.
Human smuggling attempt in Arizona ends in rollover crash, sheriff's office says
A human smuggling attempt in Arizona ended in a rollover crash, a sheriff's office says. "Human smugglers have zero regard for human life, and because of this, we must do all we can to stop this illegal and dangerous industry."
A human smuggling attempt in Arizona ended in a rollover crash, a sheriff's office says. "Human smugglers have zero regard for human life, and because of this, we must do all we can to stop this illegal and dangerous industry."
Mayor Adams spends night with migrants at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
In a statement, Adams said he would never ask anyone to do something he wouldn't be willing to do himself, and praised the services provided at the terminal.
In a statement, Adams said he would never ask anyone to do something he wouldn't be willing to do himself, and praised the services provided at the terminal.
Feds reunite nearly 700 migrant kids separated from their families at US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families separated under his predecessor's policy of forcibly separating parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families separated under his predecessor's policy of forcibly separating parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
Migrants rounded up outside Hell's Kitchen hotel
A group of migrant men who had been staying in tents outside the Watson Hotel in Hell's Kitchen, refusing to move to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, were forced to move Wednesday evening.
A group of migrant men who had been staying in tents outside the Watson Hotel in Hell's Kitchen, refusing to move to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, were forced to move Wednesday evening.
Migrants refuse to relocate from Hell's Kitchen motel
Groups of migrant men are choosing to camp outside of the Watson Hotel in Hell's Kitchen, instead of moving to a shelter set up at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.
Groups of migrant men are choosing to camp outside of the Watson Hotel in Hell's Kitchen, instead of moving to a shelter set up at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.