Motel 6 settlement over immigration calls clears hurdle
A federal judge in Arizona has granted preliminary approval of a settlement in the case involving thousands of Motel 6 guests said to have had their privacy violated when the national chain gave their information to immigration authorities.
A federal judge in Arizona has granted preliminary approval of a settlement in the case involving thousands of Motel 6 guests said to have had their privacy violated when the national chain gave their information to immigration authorities.
Groups try to stop Trump's border wall efforts in Arizona
Environmentalists have asked a judge to stop a plan to replace existing vehicle barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, arguing the Trump administration unlawfully waived dozens of laws as part of the project that will ultimately damage wildlife habitat.
Environmentalists have asked a judge to stop a plan to replace existing vehicle barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, arguing the Trump administration unlawfully waived dozens of laws as part of the project that will ultimately damage wildlife habitat.
Ohio lawmaker blames mass shootings on ‘drag queen advocates,' video games, ‘open borders'
An Ohio state representative blamed the mass shootings that happened over the weekend on "drag queen advocates," violent video games and gay marriage, among other things, in a since-deleted Facebook post.
An Ohio state representative blamed the mass shootings that happened over the weekend on "drag queen advocates," violent video games and gay marriage, among other things, in a since-deleted Facebook post.
Warren in Arizona calls for big immigration changes
Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren called Thursday for big changes in U.S. immigration policy before some 3,000 supporters in her first visit of the 2020 presidential campaign to the traditionally Republican border state of Arizona.
Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren called Thursday for big changes in U.S. immigration policy before some 3,000 supporters in her first visit of the 2020 presidential campaign to the traditionally Republican border state of Arizona.
See-saws at the U.S.- Mexico border connects two nations with 'joy' and 'excitement'
A pair of professors built a set of fluorescent pink see-saws across the U.S.- Mexico border.
A pair of professors built a set of fluorescent pink see-saws across the U.S.- Mexico border.
MMA legend Anderson Silva becomes US citizen: 'this is my country now'
Brazilian mixed martial arts legend Anderson “Spider” Silva was sworn in as a United States citizen Tuesday, proudly saying afterward: “This is my country now.”
Brazilian mixed martial arts legend Anderson “Spider” Silva was sworn in as a United States citizen Tuesday, proudly saying afterward: “This is my country now.”
Texas Rangers star Elvis Andrus now a United States citizen
Texas Rangers star Elvis Andrus is now an American citizen.
Texas Rangers star Elvis Andrus is now an American citizen.
Burger King manager receives apology letter after being told to ‘go back to Mexico'
Eustis Burger King General Manager Ricardo Castillo accepted an apology, allegedly from the women who complained he spoke Spanish to one of his employees, leading to a heated argument.
Eustis Burger King General Manager Ricardo Castillo accepted an apology, allegedly from the women who complained he spoke Spanish to one of his employees, leading to a heated argument.
Attorney: Hunger-striking immigrants forced to hydrate
Three Indian nationals seeking asylum in the U.S. have been forced to receive IV drips at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas as they approach their third week of a hunger strike, according to their attorney.
Three Indian nationals seeking asylum in the U.S. have been forced to receive IV drips at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas as they approach their third week of a hunger strike, according to their attorney.
Old Phoenix school now houses migrant families
An international refugee organization and local nonprofit groups have announced they're converting an old elementary school in south Phoenix into a shelter with sleeping space for 277 members of migrant families, many of them asylum seekers.
An international refugee organization and local nonprofit groups have announced they're converting an old elementary school in south Phoenix into a shelter with sleeping space for 277 members of migrant families, many of them asylum seekers.
16 active U.S. Marines arrested on charges that include human smuggling, drugs, military says
Sixteen active U.S. Marines were arrested on Thursday at California’s Camp Pendleton on charges that included human smuggling and drug-related offenses, officials said.
Sixteen active U.S. Marines were arrested on Thursday at California’s Camp Pendleton on charges that included human smuggling and drug-related offenses, officials said.
Border Patrol boss joined Facebook page to read staff posts
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol said Wednesday that she joined a Facebook group whose members mocked migrants and lawmakers so she could read what her personnel thought about her, and said she knew little about the group.
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol said Wednesday that she joined a Facebook group whose members mocked migrants and lawmakers so she could read what her personnel thought about her, and said she knew little about the group.
Force-feeding ordered for Russian immigrant on hunger strike
Authorities have won a court order to force-feed an emaciated immigrant who has staged a monthlong hunger strike at an immigration detention center in Arizona as he awaits his forced return to his native Russia.
Authorities have won a court order to force-feed an emaciated immigrant who has staged a monthlong hunger strike at an immigration detention center in Arizona as he awaits his forced return to his native Russia.
U.S. expands 'Remain in Mexico' policy at dangerous part of border
The U.S. government expanded its policy requiring asylum seekers to wait outside the country to one of Mexico's most dangerous cities, where thousands of people are already camped, some for several months.
The U.S. government expanded its policy requiring asylum seekers to wait outside the country to one of Mexico's most dangerous cities, where thousands of people are already camped, some for several months.
Florida representative wants El Chapo's money to build the wall
A Bay Area congressman says he wants to use a Mexican drug king's $12-billion fortune to fund the president's border wall.
A Bay Area congressman says he wants to use a Mexican drug king's $12-billion fortune to fund the president's border wall.
Man accused of killing woman, 2 children was previously deported
A Guatemalan man was charged with killing a 29-year-old woman and her two children in Iowa. ICE says Marvin Oswaldo Escobar-Orellana was deported in 2010 and again in 2011. Police say Escobar-Orellana was living with the victim and her children, but it's unclear if they had a personal relationship. He's claiming he shot the woman after she killed the children.
A Guatemalan man was charged with killing a 29-year-old woman and her two children in Iowa. ICE says Marvin Oswaldo Escobar-Orellana was deported in 2010 and again in 2011. Police say Escobar-Orellana was living with the victim and her children, but it's unclear if they had a personal relationship. He's claiming he shot the woman after she killed the children.
Judge weighs new Motel 6 settlement in immigration lawsuit
A revised settlement for Motel 6 guests who say the national chain invaded their privacy by giving their information to immigration authorities is returning to court for a judge's review.
A revised settlement for Motel 6 guests who say the national chain invaded their privacy by giving their information to immigration authorities is returning to court for a judge's review.
3 young girls released after customs officials hold them for hours at O'Hare Airport
Three young girls who were held by customs agents at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport after a flight from Mexico Thursday morning have been released.
Three young girls who were held by customs agents at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport after a flight from Mexico Thursday morning have been released.
New US asylum rules could strand thousands in shelters, clog immigration pipeline
Migrants express worry over President Trump toughening up the rules for asylum seekers; William La Jeunesse reports from San Diego, California.
Migrants express worry over President Trump toughening up the rules for asylum seekers; William La Jeunesse reports from San Diego, California.
President Trump tells ICE to focus on violent criminals first for deportation
Migrants who are living illegally in Chicago remain fearful of large-scale arrests and deportations. But there's no sign yet of it happening in the city or its neighborhoods.
Migrants who are living illegally in Chicago remain fearful of large-scale arrests and deportations. But there's no sign yet of it happening in the city or its neighborhoods.