Ambassador Bridge Blockade: Windsor mayor tells protesters they're not welcome
While access to the Ambassador Bridge has remained partially open since demonstrators began disrupting traffic this week, the Windsor mayor said protesters had created enough gridlock that nobody could get across.
Windsor Mayor: Ambassador Bridge 'really isn't' open as border blockage extends a fourth day
The mayor also said in an interview with a local radio station that many of the protesters were "mentally unstable" and it was making dealing with them a "real issue."
Ambassador Bridge woes stretch into third day, creating heavy traffic at Michigan's Blue Water Bridge
Traffic that's been diverted to Port Huron for access to Canada is creating scenes of major gridlock at the border where truck traffic stretches for miles.
Ambassador Bridge reopens for U.S. bound traffic after Canadian trucker protest blocks traffic
The bridge was closed to traffic Monday night and early Tuesday morning after a demonstration of truckers spilled onto roadways leading to and away from the border.
Coast Guard crews searching for survivors after suspected human smuggling boat capsizes off Florida coast
The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida.
US to resume Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy for asylum-seekers
The Biden administration has struck an agreement with Mexico to reinstate the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy after a court order.
DHS ends immigration arrests at schools, 'protected areas'
The Department of Homeland Security says U.S. immigration authorities will no longer make routine immigration arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other “protected” areas.
Biden administration provides $20 million to assist 700,000 migrants seeking asylum in US
The additional money will support increased access to international protection, access to mental health support, legal assistance, shelter and healthcare, including prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
DHS orders ICE to immediately end mass worksite arrests
Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Border agents seize $200K in unreported cash at US-Canada border in Detroit
The money was seized because it exceeded the amount of cash that can be brought over without being declared. The driver was released without incident.
Mid-Michigan city clears way to house migrant teens from US border
Migrant boys will be housed in a former nursing home in Alma.
U.S. extends border restrictions to non-essential travel with Canada and Mexico until Sept. 21
Canada opened its border to vaccinated Americans earlier in August.
Canadian border employees are striking today, forcing delays for shipping and tourists
A strike of border employees beginning Friday at that Canadian-U.S. crossing will delay travel between the two countries and create potential issues for the reopening of the border to vaccinated Americans next week.
Drug charges against Canadian trucker dropped who says he was victim of smuggling scheme
Tasbir Singh, 32, was detained at the border on July 7 after agents found 2,200 pounds of weed in his truck. But Singh's lawyer said he was the victim of a drug smuggling scheme.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Canada rejects plan for people to receive COVID-19 vaccine at US border tunnel
A plan to tap into Michigan's vaccine surplus would have had Canadian residents stand along the border at the bridge and have health care workers jab them.
Michigan Reps. Dingell, Stevens call for strategy reopening U.S.-Canada border
Reps. Dan Kildee, Andy Levin, Lisa McClain, Peter Meijer, Bill Huizenga, and John Moolenaar made a similar plea in a letter sent to Biden earlier this week.
Canada eases COVID-19 restrictions, but border with U.S. remains closed
Every month the border remains closed, economic losses reach into the billions due to the 22 million fewer visitors traveling into the country.
GOP donor funds South Dakota National Guard troops in Texas
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will use a donation from a Republican donor to fund a deployment of National Guard troops to the U.S. border with Mexico.
COVID-19 restrictions at U.S.-Canada border extended until July 21, updates for vaccinated people to come
Canadian officials plan to have an update for vaccinated travelers with further details available next Monday.