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www.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Report: Biden finalizing US-Mexico border migrant limit reforms

The White House is finalizing plans for a U.S.-Mexico border clampdown to automatically deny entrance to migrants once daily threshold is reached. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Political rhetoric aims 'vitriol and hatred' at immigrant asylum-seekers, California advocates say

Legal experts offer free guidance to asylum seekers near US-Mexico border.
California advocacy groups emphasize challenges faced by asylum seekers amid political debates. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Law

Court ruling puts Texas migrant arrest law on hold

Federal appeals court order puts Texas law to arrest migrants on hold
Texas's new immigration law faces legal uncertainties and opposition from the Justice Department [ more ]
NBC New York
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC mayor cancels a border trip, citing 'safety concerns' in Mexico

Mayor Adams canceled U.S.-Mexico border trip over security concerns
Adams' office reached an agreement to change shelter policy for adult immigrants in NYC [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden boxed in on all sides by historic immigration crisis

President Biden is facing an immigration crisis of unprecedented scale at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republicans criticize Biden's lenient policies as 'open borders' while progressives are critical of the administration's decision-making. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden admits border isn't secure, says 'massive changes' needed

President Biden admits that the US-Mexico border is not secure, contradicting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Biden calls for significant policy changes at the border, including changes in the asylum system, and urges House Republicans to take action. [ more ]
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#immigration-policies
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden draws the (US-Mexico border) line at 4,000: Letters to the Editor - May 18, 2024

President Biden is considering an executive order to limit US-Mexico border migrant crossings to 4,000 per day. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
US politics

U.S. judge rejects GOP lawsuit that tried to stop Biden from paroling in migrants

The Biden administration won a legal victory allowing the Parole program for migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti.
The program requires background checks, a U.S. sponsor, and legal arrival for migrants in order to reduce unauthorized border crossings. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

Arrests at the U.S. border fall in April, bucking usual spring increase

Arrests for illegally crossing the US border from Mexico declined in April, attributed to increased enforcement in Mexico and cooperation with other countries. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
California

RFK Jr. Selects Running Mate in Oakland | KQED

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose wealthy tech attorney Nicole Shanahan as his running mate.
Sewage contamination near US-Mexico border impacting San Diego County residents. [ more ]
#mayor-eric-adams
Newsmax
2 months ago
NYC politics

New York City's Mayor Cancels a Border Trip, Citing Safety Concerns in Mexico

Mayor of New York City canceled U.S.-Mexico border trip due to security concerns
Agreement reached to modify city's policy on sheltering adult immigrants [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams cancels border trip, citing safety concerns

Safety concerns led NYC Mayor to cancel trip to U.S.-Mexico border
Adams seeks collaboration with Latino leaders to address the border crisis [ more ]
syracuse
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Mayor Adams postponed border trip due to security concerns
Adams aims to collaborate with leaders for border crisis solutions [ more ]
WFTV
2 months ago
NYC politics

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Mayor Eric Adams postponed trip to U.S.-Mexico border over security concerns.
Adams aims to collaborate with Latino leaders to address the migrant crisis. [ more ]
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
2 months ago
NYC politics

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Mayor Eric Adams postponed his Sunday trip to the U.S.-Mexico border due to security concerns.
Adams aims to collaborate with national Latino leaders to find solutions for the border crisis. [ more ]
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#mayor-adams
silive
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams cancels trip to U.S.-Mexico border over security concerns

Mayor Adams postponed trip to U.S.-Mexico border due to security concerns
Adams aims to collaborate with Latino leaders to address migrant crisis at the border [ more ]
AP News
2 months ago
NYC politics

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Security concerns led Mayor Adams to cancel his trip to U.S.-Mexico border.
Adams criticized the federal government's response to the influx of immigrants into U.S. cities in areas far from the border. [ more ]
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#migrants
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Chicago

Migrants in America: Hope amid the chaos

Tens of thousands of migrants have crossed the US-Mexico border in recent years.
Texas Governor's Operation Lone Star sent migrants to major US cities. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
6 months ago
Chicago

Democratic-led cities pay for migrants' tickets to other places as resources dwindle

Nearly half of the migrants arriving in Denver from the U.S.-Mexico border are choosing bus, plane, or train tickets to other cities in the U.S.
Republican governors in Texas and Florida have been chartering buses and planes to Democratic-led cities to transfer migrants, which has created a shuffle of migrants in the interior U.S.
Cities like Denver are spending millions to send migrants to other cities, freeing up shelter beds for new arrivals while adding to the numbers in other cities that are struggling to house asylum-seekers. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

New York State Trooper Among Those Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

Two National Guard members and a U.S. Border Patrol agent died in a helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The victims were part of a routine mission tracking the border with monitoring and detecting capabilities. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Have You Thought This Through?' Fox's Steve Doocy Asks GOP Gov If He Realizes Biden Can Federalize His State's National Guard

Former President Donald Trump called on Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.
There is a concern that President Biden could federalize the state's National Guard and override the authority of Republican governors. [ more ]
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#immigration
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Marketing

GOP rebuttals to Biden's State of the Union focus on the border and immigration

The U.S.-Mexico border as a key topic in GOP rebuttals to President Biden's State of the Union address.
The GOP highlighted Biden's alleged role in creating a 'border crisis' and emphasized the impact of immigration policies on U.S. security. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden-Trump make dueling border visits as immigration dominates 2024 race

President Biden plans to visit the US-Mexico border amidst criticism from former President Trump on immigration issues.
Biden considers executive action to restrict migrants' ability to seek asylum if they cross illegally. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Split screen: Biden, Trump and two very different border visits

Biden and Trump's contrasting views on immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border are highlighted through their upcoming visits.
Biden emphasizes the need for more resources to create an orderly border, while Trump focuses on portraying a crisis situation. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Critics Blast Bipartisan Immigration Bill as a "Disgrace" That Will Harm Migrants Seeking Asylum

The proposed bill would diminish the rights of asylum seekers.
The bill would make it more difficult for people to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

U.S. Quietly Resumes Deportation Flights Deep Into Mexico

The United States has resumed deporting some Mexicans on flights that carry them far from the southern border in an effort to discourage repeat border crossings.
The first flight to Morelia, a city in central Mexico, took off on Tuesday and more flights are expected to continue on a regular basis.
The Biden administration is struggling to address a surge in uncontrolled immigration from Central America, South America, and other countries. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
US politics

Trump Is Returning to the U.S.-Mexico Border as He Lays Out Immigration Proposals

Donald Trump will visit the U.S.-Mexico border to promote his hard-line immigration agenda.
Trump plans to endorse the front-runner for the 2024 nomination during the visit.
Trump's immigration proposals include terminating open-borders policies, expanding the travel ban, and implementing ideological screening for immigrants. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump, Biden trade barbs over immigration on rival US-Mexico border visits

Trump blamed Biden for the immigration crisis, while Biden accused Trump of 'playing politics' with migration reforms.
Migration remains a critical issue in the race for the White House, with Biden facing criticism for policies favoring asylum rights. [ more ]
#immigration-debate
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

How Visiting the U.S. Border Became a Potent Form of Political Theater

Visits to the U.S.-Mexico border have become crucial political theater.
Leaders use border visits to address immigration concerns and attack opponents. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US politics

Slaying of Georgia student becomes part of U.S. immigration debate

Immigration debate intensifies after killing of nursing student
Republican leaders focus on border security amidst rise in illegal crossings [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
3 months ago
US politics

Biden announces surprise trip to the US-Mexico border on the same day as Trump

Immigration key in political battle
Both likely candidates to visit U.S.-Mexico border [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to make his 2nd visit to southern border on the same day as Trump in push for bipartisan deal

President Biden will visit the U.S.-Mexico border to push for a bipartisan border deal.
Former President Trump will also visit the border, specifically Eagle Pass, Texas. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, according to AP sources

President Biden will visit the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to address the increasing number of migrants and failed border deals.
He plans to meet with border agents, discuss bipartisan legislation, and consider executive actions like invoking Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. [ more ]
Kqed
4 months ago
California

A California Border Community Sees a Dip in Immigration. Where Have All the People Gone? | KQED

Migrants are being corralled into Open Air Detention Camps near the US-Mexico border.
The conditions in these camps are dire, with little access to basic necessities. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Says He Would Shut Down Border Right Now' if Congress Sends Him a Deal

President Biden is willing to close the US-Mexico border if Congress passes a proposed deal that would unlock money for Ukraine.
The proposed deal in Congress would require the border to be closed if 5,000 migrants cross illegally in a day. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

Huge jugs of jalapeno paste hide nearly 2 tons of meth and cocaine, border agents say

Nearly two tons of methamphetamine and cocaine were found in jugs of jalapeno paste at the US-Mexico border near San Diego.
The drugs, with an estimated street value of $10.4 million, were discovered during a routine inspection at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Over 1,000 migrant families separated at border near San Diego since September, advocates say

Nearly 1,100 migrant families have been separated at the US-Mexico border near San Diego since September.
The separations occur due to the practice of releasing high volumes of migrants without coordinated reception plans. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
US politics

Trump to lay out hard-line immigration agenda in border visit as he promises to 'stop the invasion'

Donald Trump will visit the U.S.-Mexico border to promote a hard-line immigration agenda.
Trump's immigration proposals would mark a dramatic escalation from his previous policies and have drawn criticism. [ more ]
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