259 Views AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a large floating barrier that Gov. Greg Abbott placed on the river between the U.S. and Mexico this summer as part of the Republican’s escalating attempts to stop migrants from crossing America’s southern border, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
290 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a rule that allows immigration authorities to deny asylum to migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border without first applying online or seeking protection in a country they passed through. But the judge delayed his ruling from taking effect
309 Views The ACLU of New Mexico has continued its advocacy for the rights of immigrants in New Mexico, highlighting the dangers of high-speed vehicle pursuits by immigration enforcement officials.
255 Views EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Texas began rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande on Friday in the latest escalation of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar effort to secure the U.S. border with Mexico, which already has included bussing migrants
327 Views SAN DIEGO (AP) — The death in Border Patrol custody of an 8-year-old Panamanian girl is the second child migrant fatality in two weeks under government supervision, raising questions about how prepared authorities are to address medical emergencies of people arriving after an often-exhausting journey.
305 Views SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. officials say a 98% drop in Venezuelan arrivals has helped lead to a steep decline in migrants crossing the U.S. border illegally from Mexico since pandemic-related asylum limits expired last week. The Border Patrol stopped migrants an average of 4,400 times a day
286 Views From infrastructure to immigration reform, the discussion on what happens next after Title 42 is up in the air. City leaders and legislators have an idea of what should be done. SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — In Sunland Park, New Mexico, city leaders say immigration has been problematic in their
315 Views The NM National Guard hasn’t been tasked by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for any mission at the border, but says just like any other crisis, they’re always prepared ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. officials are bracing for an influx of migrants at the southern border as Title 42 is set
380 Views When the law ends, officials say they are expecting a surge of migrants coming to Southern New Mexico, but others say asylum seekers will find it difficult. The end of Title 42 is nearly upon us. When the law ends, officials say they are expecting a surge of
327 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions, according to four administration officials.
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