HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
Government officials asking migrants to not cross border illegally as extreme heat approaches
The Arizona desert is the most dangerous place along the United States-Mexico Border for migrants who cross the border illegally, and amid record-high border crossings and the arrival of summer heat, officials are asking migrants to not cross the border.
The Arizona desert is the most dangerous place along the United States-Mexico Border for migrants who cross the border illegally, and amid record-high border crossings and the arrival of summer heat, officials are asking migrants to not cross the border.
Arizona AG calls for Harris to be removed from border role amid continued high migrant numbers
"Like many Americans, I was encouraged by your March 24th appointment of Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the efforts to stem the tidal wave of illegal migration into our country," Brnovich said in a letter to President Biden. "However, to date, her response to the border crisis has been absolutely abysmal, so I am requesting that she be replaced as your ‘border czar.’"
"Like many Americans, I was encouraged by your March 24th appointment of Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the efforts to stem the tidal wave of illegal migration into our country," Brnovich said in a letter to President Biden. "However, to date, her response to the border crisis has been absolutely abysmal, so I am requesting that she be replaced as your ‘border czar.’"
Texas farmer finds young migrant girls abandoned near border without food, water
A Texas farmer says he found five migrant girls abandoned on his ranch without food or water. The children ranged in age from 11 months to 7 years old, with one girl suffering from severe dehydration.
A Texas farmer says he found five migrant girls abandoned on his ranch without food or water. The children ranged in age from 11 months to 7 years old, with one girl suffering from severe dehydration.
In-state tuition for immigrants to be on 2022 Arizona ballot measure
Voters will get to decide next year whether in-state college tuition can be provided to all students who attend and graduate from an Arizona high school, regardless of their immigration status.
Voters will get to decide next year whether in-state college tuition can be provided to all students who attend and graduate from an Arizona high school, regardless of their immigration status.
20 governors urge Biden to act on border crisis, hit 'unacceptable' plans to house migrants in states
Migrants are pouring across the Rio Grande, and Border Patrol says their resources are stretched thin. This - as several governors, including Arizona's Doug Ducey, are urging the Biden administration to take action.
Migrants are pouring across the Rio Grande, and Border Patrol says their resources are stretched thin. This - as several governors, including Arizona's Doug Ducey, are urging the Biden administration to take action.
Number of migrant children in US custody more than doubled in past two months, data shows
Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say that while some shelters housing the migrant children are safe and provide adequate care, others are endangering children’s health and safety.
Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say that while some shelters housing the migrant children are safe and provide adequate care, others are endangering children’s health and safety.
Arizona, Montana file motion to halt DHS guidance that limits ICE, as deportations fall
While DHS officials have said that the guidance will make ICE more efficient and focused on the most dangerous illegal immigrants, it has also coincided with drops in both arrests and deportations.
While DHS officials have said that the guidance will make ICE more efficient and focused on the most dangerous illegal immigrants, it has also coincided with drops in both arrests and deportations.
‘We Build the Wall’ campaign co-founder indicted on charges of tax fraud
Brian Kolfage, co-founder of the “We Build the Wall” online fundraising campaign, has been indicted for alleged tax fraud by the North District of Florida attorney’s office.
Brian Kolfage, co-founder of the “We Build the Wall” online fundraising campaign, has been indicted for alleged tax fraud by the North District of Florida attorney’s office.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema talks microchips, border issue during visit with business, government officials in Arizona
During a visit with various officials in Arizona, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema addressed the ongoing chip shortage that the country is facing, as well as a number of other issues, including the border crisis.
During a visit with various officials in Arizona, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema addressed the ongoing chip shortage that the country is facing, as well as a number of other issues, including the border crisis.
Dozens of migrant children at Long Beach, Pomona centers treated for COVID-19
About four dozen migrant children being housed at an intake center at the Long Beach Convention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, along with 14 more at the Pomona Fairplex.
About four dozen migrant children being housed at an intake center at the Long Beach Convention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, along with 14 more at the Pomona Fairplex.
Border Patrol arrests more than 1,600 migrants near Yuma
More than 1,600 migrants were arrested between April 30 and May 3 before crossing into the U.S. near Yuma, officials said.
More than 1,600 migrants were arrested between April 30 and May 3 before crossing into the U.S. near Yuma, officials said.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
US begins reuniting families at Mexican border in ‘beginning’ of broader effort
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced that four families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration will be reunited this week in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced that four families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration will be reunited this week in the U.S.
Two border-state Dems break with Biden on the crisis: 'Want to see more action'
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema are not satisfied with President Joe Biden's handling of the border issue.
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema are not satisfied with President Joe Biden's handling of the border issue.
Pentagon cancels border wall construction contracts paid for with military funds reallocated by Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson said the funds were originally intended to go towards schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account.
A Pentagon spokesperson said the funds were originally intended to go towards schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account.
Arizona panel approves $2.5M in funding for National Guard border mission
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently declared an emergency and called the National Guard to the border amid an influx of migrants coming into the state through Mexico.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently declared an emergency and called the National Guard to the border amid an influx of migrants coming into the state through Mexico.
Police: Human smuggling may be involved after dozens found in SW Houston home
According to Houston police, more than 90 people were found in the home and the incident may involve human smuggling.
According to Houston police, more than 90 people were found in the home and the incident may involve human smuggling.
Sheriffs with 2 Arizona border counties say there is no crisis at the US-Mexico Border
As politicians from both sides of the aisle claim there's a crisis at the border, sheriffs with two border counties in Arizona say they disagree with that assessment.
As politicians from both sides of the aisle claim there's a crisis at the border, sheriffs with two border counties in Arizona say they disagree with that assessment.
Biden administration will limit immigration arrests at courthouses
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.