Alejandro Mayorkas Still Won't Call It an Immigration Crisis
After months of negotiations, the Senate immigration bill may soon be released, with a possible vote next week.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has been involved in the negotiations and is facing a partisan impeachment effort in the House. [ more ]
Ministers scramble to shut 'back door' of asylum-seekers arriving via Northern Ireland
Fast-tracked asylum process implemented for migrants arriving via UK, with three-month deadline for deportation if unable to prove international protection eligibility. [ more ]
9 Democratic Governors Push Biden and Congress to Address Migrant Crisis
Nine Democratic governors are urging the Biden administration and congressional leaders to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the surge of migrants at the US borders.
They are calling for a serious commitment to overhauling the immigration system, federal coordination, and more funds for states. [ more ]