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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump to Focus on Border as Democrats Eye Boost From Florida Abortion Ruling

Trump focuses on immigration and border policy in Midwest battleground states
Democrats and Republicans shift focus to key issues such as abortion and election legislation [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Family Separations and Other Anti-Migrant Horrors Haven't Stopped Under Biden

President Biden's immigration actions have drawn controversy from both sides of the political spectrum.
Biden is considering an executive action that would prevent migrants from claiming asylum if they enter the U.S. outside of ports of entry. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

"Join me," Biden challenges Trump on passing tough border law

Biden urges Trump to work on tough immigration law
Biden accuses Republicans of hindering efforts to address migrant crisis [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

No help: The federal immigration deal won't fix the migrant crisis in Chicago - and it's unlikely to pass Congress anyway

Congressional Republicans are refusing to provide aid for Ukraine without major U.S. border policy changes.
Even if legislation passes, it will not greatly improve Chicago's situation regarding newly arrived migrants. [ more ]
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time.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Senate Dismisses Mayorkas Impeachment Articles as Unconstitutional

Senate Democrats quickly dismissed impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas as unconstitutional. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

A Sweeping New Immigration Law Takes Effect in Texas

Texas implements aggressive immigration law
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily supports the law [ more ]
POLITICO
3 months ago
US Elections

White House escalates attacks on House Republicans for border deal impasse

Some rank-and-file members admitted to blocking a deal for political purposes influenced by Trump
The White House and House Speaker are blaming each other for the surge of migrants at the border [ more ]
POLITICO
4 months ago
US Elections

Johnson faces conservative blowback over latest spending patch

Some House Republicans are opposing a continuing resolution and demanding action on border policy.
There is disagreement among Republicans about whether shutting down the government is a tactically sound move to push for border security. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Cuomo says Biden, Dems have no border 'policy or plan' as rumors swirl he's eying run for NYC mayor

Andrew Cuomo criticizes Democrats for lack of border policy
Cuomo blames Democrats for ideological divides and ineffectiveness [ more ]
Kansas City Star
4 months ago
NYC politics

New York City mayor hits Texas governor over his 'mean-spiritedness' on immigrant crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams criticizes Texas Governor Gregg Abbott for his handling of the immigrant crisis and accuses him of intentionally causing people to leave the city.
Adams is taking legal action against charter companies and seeking $70 million to cover the cost of caring for migrants.
Abbott has been busing migrants to cities led by Democrats and has criticized the Biden administration's handling of the border. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Europe news

Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is visiting the White House to seek more weapons and aid against Russia's invasion.
President Biden has asked Congress for over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine but has so far been rejected. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Finland accuses Russia of leading asylum seekers to its border

Finland has seen a sharp rise in the number of asylum seekers crossing the border from Russia.
The Finnish government believes that Russia is deliberately funneling migrants to its border.
Finland has accused Russia of a change in border policy that allows undocumented travelers to access the border zone. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Federal judge approves settlement barring migrant family separations

A federal judge in San Diego approves a settlement that prohibits U.S. officials from separating migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border and offers aid to thousands of parents and children who were previously forced apart.
The settlement also allows once-separated families to apply for permanent stay in the United States and clears their immigration records, giving them a fresh start in seeking humanitarian protection. [ more ]
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