Biden bets big on immigration changes in opening move
A raft of executive orders undoes many of his predecessor’s hallmark initiatives, such as halting work on a border wall with Mexico and lifting a travel ban from several predominantly Muslim countries.
A raft of executive orders undoes many of his predecessor’s hallmark initiatives, such as halting work on a border wall with Mexico and lifting a travel ban from several predominantly Muslim countries.
Biden immigration bill changes 'alien' to 'noncitizen'
President Biden’s immigration bill would change "alien" to "noncitizen" in U.S. law -- the latest move in the fight over language related to immigration and immigrants.
President Biden’s immigration bill would change "alien" to "noncitizen" in U.S. law -- the latest move in the fight over language related to immigration and immigrants.
200% surge in illegal border crossings reported
Border Patrol stations in Texas have encountered over 31,000 people trying to cross the border illegally since October.
Border Patrol stations in Texas have encountered over 31,000 people trying to cross the border illegally since October.
Immigrant rights protests in San Jose, Sacramento and Seattle
"We want to pressure the new administration since Day One, so they don't forget about the undocumented immigrants," said one of the organizers, Gabriel Manrique. "We've been here before, the Democrats promising immigration reform, especially when Obama was president, nothing happened. So we want to start pressuring them so it happens in the first 100 days."
"We want to pressure the new administration since Day One, so they don't forget about the undocumented immigrants," said one of the organizers, Gabriel Manrique. "We've been here before, the Democrats promising immigration reform, especially when Obama was president, nothing happened. So we want to start pressuring them so it happens in the first 100 days."
Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden will propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status
Biden aims to legalize millions of immigrants as a priority
President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
Trump takes no responsibility for Capitol riot, says 25th Amendment is ‘zero risk’ to him
“The 25th Amendment is of zero risk to me, but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday. “As the expression goes, be careful of what you wish for.”
“The 25th Amendment is of zero risk to me, but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday. “As the expression goes, be careful of what you wish for.”
Beagle sniffs out illegal meat at Newark Airport
A passenger from Kosovo told authorities he had some homemade sausages inside his suitcase.
A passenger from Kosovo told authorities he had some homemade sausages inside his suitcase.
If Biden halts border wall, it could cost taxpayers billions, CBP chief warns
President-elect Joe Biden is promising that border wall building won't continue under his administration, but with hundreds of miles under construction, the head of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning that shutting down construction could cost taxpayers billions.
President-elect Joe Biden is promising that border wall building won't continue under his administration, but with hundreds of miles under construction, the head of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning that shutting down construction could cost taxpayers billions.
Feds seize potentially dangerous meats, bird's nests at airports
U.S. Customs authorities enforce strict laws on importing food and agriculture products. CBP seized illegal meats at JFK and EWR recently.
U.S. Customs authorities enforce strict laws on importing food and agriculture products. CBP seized illegal meats at JFK and EWR recently.
107 miles of border wall completed
Border protection authorities say a 107-mile section of border wall that spans the Yuma Sector has been finished.
Border protection authorities say a 107-mile section of border wall that spans the Yuma Sector has been finished.
Thousands of fake IDs from China seized in Cincinnati
Federal customs officers in Cincinnati say they seized 14,504 fraudulent driver's licenses and other identification items last year.
Federal customs officers in Cincinnati say they seized 14,504 fraudulent driver's licenses and other identification items last year.
Census Bureau to miss deadline, potentially foiling Trump's plan to exclude undocumented immigrants
The Census Bureau plans to announce it will miss a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats.
The Census Bureau plans to announce it will miss a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats.
Feds: Cocaine hidden in tomato paste can at JFK Airport
Customs officers inspecting the man's luggage found a 112.25-ounce Bella Tomato Paste metal can containing a white powder.
Customs officers inspecting the man's luggage found a 112.25-ounce Bella Tomato Paste metal can containing a white powder.
Supreme Court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature
The high court said it was too soon to rule on the legality of Trump's plan because it's not yet clear how many people he would seek to exclude and whether the division of House seats would be affected.
The high court said it was too soon to rule on the legality of Trump's plan because it's not yet clear how many people he would seek to exclude and whether the division of House seats would be affected.
Border Patrol seizes over $3M in narcotics at U.S.-Mexico border
Nearly $3.5 million in methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and fentanyl was seized by U.S. Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on December 11.
Nearly $3.5 million in methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and fentanyl was seized by U.S. Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on December 11.
Beachgoer finds 71 pounds of cocaine that washed ashore on Florida beach
A beachgoer in South Florida stumbled upon nearly $1 million worth of cocaine that washed ashore.
A beachgoer in South Florida stumbled upon nearly $1 million worth of cocaine that washed ashore.
Border Patrol installing 'rescue stations' with water and phone chargers
A red button allows someone in distress to activate a call for medical assistance or rescue while automatically providing their location. The beacon also has drinkable water and phone charging capabilities.
A red button allows someone in distress to activate a call for medical assistance or rescue while automatically providing their location. The beacon also has drinkable water and phone charging capabilities.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.