Biden to give legal status to some undocumented spouses of US citizens
The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.
Strike averted at U.S.-Canada border after unions secure tentative agreement
After two years of working without a contract, employees that work at Canada's international border who threatened to walk off the job have reached an agreement, averting a strike that could have disrupted passage with the U.S.
Arizona voters will decide whether local police can make border-crossing arrests
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.
Biden to make major immigration order shutting down asylum requests at U.S.-Mexico border
The executive order would restrict asylum requests as long as the average number of daily encounters is at 2,500. It's likely to go into immediate effect because figures are higher than that right now.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Biden administration announces rule aiming to speed up asylum screening process for some migrants
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
Hemi, the Detroit U.S. Customs-sniffing K-9 who uncovered illegal bushmeat retires
Hemi only spent two years in service - but it was a productive time where he helped with over 460 agriculture seizures.
Appeals court blocks enforcement of Texas migrant law once again
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court said Texas can enforce its SB4 border law, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel hearing arguments on the merits of the law temporarily blocked it again.
Metro Detroit activists, Rashida Tlaib speak out against anti-immigrant speech
Activists say the harmful rhetoric is endangering the lives of people trying to become citizens.
Biden, Trump visit southern border cities, highlighting immigration as key election issue
Biden made a rare visit to the southern border Thursday on the same day that Trump is made his own visit. Here's what to know.
Biden weighs new executive action to limit asylum at the border
The Biden administration is looking into options to manage illegal border crossings President Joe Biden could use without congressional approval after Republicans blocked a bipartisan border bill.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says migrants will get $13 a day on prepaid credit card: Here's the breakdown
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is clearing up reports on how much migrants will actually receive on their prepaid cards.
Proposal to relax rules on hazardous materials over Ambassador Bridge to be discussed at hearing
The owners of the international bridge crossing want fewer restrictions on the kinds of hazardous materials that can be transported over the U.S.-Canada border.
US House vote to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas fails
The roll call fell just a few votes short of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stalling the Republicans’ drive to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border.
Senators release long-awaited border security deal, pair with Israel and Ukraine aid
The bill would alter the asylum system at the border with faster and tougher enforcement and provide substantial military aid to Israel and Ukraine.
House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas as Senate tries to strike border deal
House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Mexico's increase in immigration enforcement results in drop in illegal border crossings into US
Mexico has increased immigration enforcement in recent weeks. U.S. officials say that has contributed to a sharp drop in illegal border crossings.
New York City suing charter bus companies for transporting migrants from Texas
New York City is suing more than a dozen charter bus companies for their role in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s operation to send tens of thousands of migrants to urban areas.
Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
Closed Arizona border crossing at Lukeville to reopen on Jan. 4
The border crossing, which has been closed since early December, will reopen a month after its temporary closure.