The Trump administration has been trying to limit the ability of migrants to get asylum in the U.S., but they have been blocked by federal judges.
Author: Alan Gomez, USA TODAY
Border Patrol issues new rules to quickly notify Congress of any migrant deaths
The moves comes after Border Patrol did not inform Congress or the public of a 7-year-old migrant girl’s death while in their custody.
Congress told it can’t interview agents who detained 7-year-old migrant girl who died
Members of Congress will visit a Border Patrol station in New Mexico where a 7-year-old Guatemalan migrant was detained before she died, but Homeland Security says the members cannot interview the agents involved.
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7-year-old Guatemalan migrant girl in Border Patrol custody dies from high fever, seizures; feds fault father
The Guatemalan child’s death after being detained by Border Patrol agents, renews questions about U.S. treatment of migrant minors.
Feds targeting more worksites crack down on undocumented workers – but not their employers
The Trump administration ramped up arrests nationwide at worksites with undocumented immigrants, arresting more workers than employers.
How new Trump rules could leave tens of thousands of immigrants ineligible for green cards
The Trump administration may soon enforce a new definition of “public charge” that could make thousands of immigrants ineligible for a green card.
How migrant caravan may force Congress to fix a broken asylum system
Congress may need to find a lasting solution to fix a broken asylum system to prevent future waves of caravan migrants and others seeking U.S. refuge
Number of undocumented immigrants in USA falls to 12-year low, researchers say
Researchers say economics and stricter border security are key factors in the fall in the number of people here illegally to 10.7 million.
Federal judge blocks Trump’s new asylum rules: ‘He may not rewrite the immigration laws’
A federal judge blocked new rules implemented by Trump to limit asylum applications, opening the door for migrants on the caravan to enter the U.S.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to limit asylum challenged in federal courts
Two court hearings Monday could have dramatic effects on how migrants can apply for asylum and the Trump administration’s power to block them.