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AsylumThis special report follows the roots of the U.S. border crisis back to violence in Central America.
| Kevin Clancy and Kate Grumke and Jennifer Smart
AsylumThis special report follows the roots of the U.S. border crisis back to violence in Central America.
| Kevin Clancy and Kate Grumke and Jennifer Smart
Asylum Case Wins Vary Greatly By City, But It's Unclear WhyCritics say the disparity between immigration courts shows how arbitrary the system is. But immigration judges say that's misleading and simplistic.
The Majority Of Families Separated At The Border Are Still ApartAccording to court documents, an estimated 364 migrant children between the ages of 5 and 17 have been returned to their families so far.
6 States Sue US Over Withholding Of Federal Grant MoneyThe Trump administration says local law enforcement must help federal agents with immigration enforcement or lose out on certain grant money.
A Mother's Journey From Violence In Mexico To Legal Limbo In The USIn 2016, Mariana Ibarra came to the U.S. looking for asylum. She explains what happened after her claim was denied and why she'd do it all over again.
Rep. Kennedy: US Immigration Law Is 'Incomprehensible'He says it's time for the immigration system to be updated.
How To Reduce The Immigration Case Backlog? Depends Who You AskImmigration judges want hundreds of new hires, but President Trump says that's unrealistic. Instead, his administration is rolling out quotas.
GOP Calls Off Vote On Democrats' 'Abolish ICE' BillRepublicans had planned to force Democrats to clarify their stances on abolishing ICE.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Quick Deportation Of Newly Reunited FamiliesThe judge granted a request from the ACLU to delay deportations for a week after reuniting families that were separated at the border.
Germany Agrees To Take In 50 Migrants Rescued By ItalyItaly helped rescue 450 migrants from an overcrowded boat in the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday.
There Are Still 2,551 Immigrant Children In US CustodyThe government recently finished reuniting children under 5 years old with eligible guardians, but after a court-ordered deadline.
Crossing North: Asylum Seekers Use The US As A Route Into CanadaWith the number of people illegally crossing into Canada on the rise, Newsy traveled to the border to speak with those on the ground.
Trump Administration Reunifies Young Immigrant Kids With ParentsOf the 103 kids, 57 were reunited with their families.
Trump Administration Might Implement A New Asylum PolicyNew guidance was given to officers who interview asylum seekers.
Govt. Backs Away From Plan To Detain Immigrant Families IndefinitelyFamilies who cross the border illegally will reportedly be tracked with ankle monitors instead of being detained indefinitely.
German Interior Minister Presents Immigration 'Master Plan'Horst Seehofer has been pushing for more hard-line immigration laws and even threatened to quit over the chancellor's open-door policies.
Many Migrant Children Won't Reunite With Parents By Tuesday DeadlineChildren under 5 were supposed to be reunited with their guardians by Tuesday.
Judge Denies DOJ Request To Detain Immigrant Kids More Than 20 DaysPresident Donald Trump told his Department of Justice to try changing rules for detaining migrant families. It didn't work.
Judge Denies DOJ An Extension For Migrant Family ReunificationThe first reunification deadline is July 10.
Migrant Parents File Complaints About Communication With Their KidsIn a recent court filing, some migrant parents accuse immigration authorities of not ensuring enough communication between them and their children.
DHS Extends Protections For Some Yemeni CitizensAround 400 Yemenis are still at risk for deportation.
Mike Pence Reassures ICE Agents Amid Calls To 'Abolish' AgencyAt least three Democrats and 2020 prospects have called to "abolish" the agency.
Arrests At The Southwest Border Dropped 18% In June, CBP SaysThe CBP's numbers show about 42,500 people were apprehended at the southwest border in June. That's down 18 percent compared to May.
What Could The 'Abolish ICE' Movement Mean For Immigration?We sat down with an immigration activist to see what she would replace ICE with.
Judge Blocks Most Of DOJ's Suit Against California Sanctuary LawsThe Justice Department sued the state over three laws that protect undocumented immigrants from federal agents and deportation.
US Government Performs DNA Testing On MigrantsThe government says it will help speed up family reunifications, but critics have serious concerns about privacy.
The Florida Governor's Race Is Getting Heated ... And InaccurateDuring a recent debate, the top two Republican candidates for governor argued over immigration, and one claim is worth fact-checking.
LA Approves Using $10M Fund To Help Separated Migrant FamiliesThe L.A. Justice Fund was originally launched in 2017 to provide legal help to immigrants who face deportation.
Almost 35,000 People Arrested Crossing The Southern US Border In JuneThat's down from about 40,000 arrests in May.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Blanket Detention Of MigrantsU.S. District Judge James Boasberg said officials must consider each request for parole on a case-by-case basis.