Border chaos
U.S. border agents fired tear gas on hundreds of migrants protesting near the border with Mexico on Sunday after some of them attempted to get through the fencing and wire separating the two countries, and American authorities shut down the nation's busiest border crossing from the city where thousands are waiting to apply for asylum.
U.S. border agents fired tear gas on hundreds of migrants protesting near the border with Mexico on Sunday after some of them attempted to get through the fencing and wire separating the two countries, and American authorities shut down the nation's busiest border crossing from the city where thousands are waiting to apply for asylum.
Trump seeks to end birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump is making another hardline immigration play in the final days before midterm elections, declaring that he wants to order an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the United States to non-citizens. Most scholars think he can't implement such a change unilaterally.
President Donald Trump is making another hardline immigration play in the final days before midterm elections, declaring that he wants to order an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the United States to non-citizens. Most scholars think he can't implement such a change unilaterally.
Pizza deliveryman arrested again
A deliveryman who was detained by immigration officers after dropping off a pizza to an Army base in Brooklyn in June is back behind bars after his arrest in a domestic violence case. Hempstead police officers arrested Pablo Villavicencio, 35, on Friday for allegedly assaulting his wife and preventing her from calling the police.
A deliveryman who was detained by immigration officers after dropping off a pizza to an Army base in Brooklyn in June is back behind bars after his arrest in a domestic violence case. Hempstead police officers arrested Pablo Villavicencio, 35, on Friday for allegedly assaulting his wife and preventing her from calling the police.
Feds find cross-border drug tunnel under KFC restaurant
PHOENIX (AP) — Federal authorities have discovered a sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel that went from a home in Mexico to an abandoned fast-food restaurant in Arizona.
PHOENIX (AP) — Federal authorities have discovered a sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel that went from a home in Mexico to an abandoned fast-food restaurant in Arizona.
Pence and Nielsen draw protesters in NYC
Vice President Mike Pence and Homeland Security Secretary Kristen Nielsen were in New York on Tuesday to talk about cybersecurity. But dozens of protesters, including some dresses like characters from the dystopian book and TV series "The Handmaid's Tale."
Vice President Mike Pence and Homeland Security Secretary Kristen Nielsen were in New York on Tuesday to talk about cybersecurity. But dozens of protesters, including some dresses like characters from the dystopian book and TV series "The Handmaid's Tale."
Couple released from ICE custody
Less than a week ago Concepci?n and Margarito Silva were locked up in an immigration detention center and unsure of their fate. Then on Thursday, they spoke out from the church they attend in Brooklyn.
Less than a week ago Concepci?n and Margarito Silva were locked up in an immigration detention center and unsure of their fate. Then on Thursday, they spoke out from the church they attend in Brooklyn.
Pablo Villavicencio returns home
Pablo Villavicencio had a heartfelt homecoming filled with happiness and hugs. The Ecuadorian immigrant who has been living in the U.S. illegally was released from ICE detention. A federal judge's ruling allows him to remain in the U.S. while he works on his legal status. His wife and daughters are U.S. citizens.
Pablo Villavicencio had a heartfelt homecoming filled with happiness and hugs. The Ecuadorian immigrant who has been living in the U.S. illegally was released from ICE detention. A federal judge's ruling allows him to remain in the U.S. while he works on his legal status. His wife and daughters are U.S. citizens.
Pablo Villavicencio released
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered immigration authorities to release an Ecuadorean immigrant who was detained at a Brooklyn Army installation in June. After a court hearing in Manhattan on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty ordered ICE to immediately release Pablo Villavicencio.
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered immigration authorities to release an Ecuadorean immigrant who was detained at a Brooklyn Army installation in June. After a court hearing in Manhattan on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty ordered ICE to immediately release Pablo Villavicencio.
VIDEO: Pablo Villavicencio speaks
Minutes after being released from ICE custody, a visibly emotional Pablo Villavicencio leaned out of an SUV window and told reporters that he thanked God, his wife, his legal team, the press, and others for his release.
Minutes after being released from ICE custody, a visibly emotional Pablo Villavicencio leaned out of an SUV window and told reporters that he thanked God, his wife, his legal team, the press, and others for his release.
Hearing about detained deliveryman
A federal judge wanted to know if the U.S. government has "any concept of justice" in mind for an Ecuadorean immigrant detained at a Brooklyn Army installation. Judge Paul Crotty questioned the government's handling of the case as he heard legal arguments Tuesday over what court should help decide the fate of Pablo Villavicencio. A deportation proceeding hearing was held Tuesday in the case of the�pizza deliveryman who was arrested while making a delivery to a U.S. Army garrison at Fort Hamilton in June.
A federal judge wanted to know if the U.S. government has "any concept of justice" in mind for an Ecuadorean immigrant detained at a Brooklyn Army installation. Judge Paul Crotty questioned the government's handling of the case as he heard legal arguments Tuesday over what court should help decide the fate of Pablo Villavicencio. A deportation proceeding hearing was held Tuesday in the case of the�pizza deliveryman who was arrested while making a delivery to a U.S. Army garrison at Fort Hamilton in June.
From ESL student to presiding justice | Our American Dream
Rolando Acosta is a presiding justice in the New York State Supreme Court's Appellate Division. Did he ever imagine he would one day walk into that courtroom every day?
Rolando Acosta is a presiding justice in the New York State Supreme Court's Appellate Division. Did he ever imagine he would one day walk into that courtroom every day?
Police rescue at Statue of Liberty
A woman climbed the exterior of the structure of the Statue of Liberty and then sat down by one of the statue's feet around 4 p.m., authorities said. U.S. Park Police and NYPD officers spent hours trying to talk her down. She spent some time sitting, lying, and moving around the base. At one point, she removed her sneakers and tried to climb higher on the statue but wasn't able to get any higher.
A woman climbed the exterior of the structure of the Statue of Liberty and then sat down by one of the statue's feet around 4 p.m., authorities said. U.S. Park Police and NYPD officers spent hours trying to talk her down. She spent some time sitting, lying, and moving around the base. At one point, she removed her sneakers and tried to climb higher on the statue but wasn't able to get any higher.
Trump: No borders, no country
President Donald Trump is not backing down from his assertion that undocumented immigrants should not be given due process. On Monday night, the president held a rally in South Carolina, where he made it clear that he wants migrant families stopped at the border and sent right back home.
President Donald Trump is not backing down from his assertion that undocumented immigrants should not be given due process. On Monday night, the president held a rally in South Carolina, where he made it clear that he wants migrant families stopped at the border and sent right back home.
Essays about immigrant ancestors
"Journeys: An American Story" by Andrew Tisch and Mary Skafidas features essays written by notable personalities who share their families' stories of immigration and what it means to be a descendant of immigrants.
"Journeys: An American Story" by Andrew Tisch and Mary Skafidas features essays written by notable personalities who share their families' stories of immigration and what it means to be a descendant of immigrants.
Migrant children in New York State
Some 700 children separated from their parents at the southern U.S. border are in New York State. They remain at the top of mind for city, state, and federal officials, who are all trying to learn more from an administration that is keeping them in the dark.
Some 700 children separated from their parents at the southern U.S. border are in New York State. They remain at the top of mind for city, state, and federal officials, who are all trying to learn more from an administration that is keeping them in the dark.
Who are the asylum seekers?
Every year, thousands of people come to the United States seeking asylum. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for overseeing the nation's legal immigration system. In January, more than 12,000 asylum applications were filed. Most of them were from people of Venezuela. China followed with 1,162 applications, Guatemala with 943, and El Salvador with 912.
Every year, thousands of people come to the United States seeking asylum. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for overseeing the nation's legal immigration system. In January, more than 12,000 asylum applications were filed. Most of them were from people of Venezuela. China followed with 1,162 applications, Guatemala with 943, and El Salvador with 912.
Gov. Cuomo Talks with Good Day NY About Migrant Child 'Debacle'
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the State of New York is going to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the separation of families at the border.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the State of New York is going to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the separation of families at the border.
Gov. Cuomo Says 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Backfired
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo tells Good Day NY that he believes the Trump administration was hoping the zero tolerance policy for illegal immigration at the border with Mexico would deter parents from bringing their children to the U.S. but instead they kept coming.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo tells Good Day NY that he believes the Trump administration was hoping the zero tolerance policy for illegal immigration at the border with Mexico would deter parents from bringing their children to the U.S. but instead they kept coming.
Children detained at border
Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of immigrant children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets. One teenager told an advocate who visited that she was helping care for a young child she didn't know because the child's aunt was somewhere else in the facility. She said she had to show others in her cell how to change the girl's diaper.
Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of immigrant children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets. One teenager told an advocate who visited that she was helping care for a young child she didn't know because the child's aunt was somewhere else in the facility. She said she had to show others in her cell how to change the girl's diaper.
Former first ladies speak out
Former First Lady Laura Bush attacked the Trump administration's policy that has led to nearly 2,000 immigrant children being separated from their parents. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that has separated children from their parents at the southern U.S. border "is a moral and humanitarian crisis."
Former First Lady Laura Bush attacked the Trump administration's policy that has led to nearly 2,000 immigrant children being separated from their parents. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that has separated children from their parents at the southern U.S. border "is a moral and humanitarian crisis."