Donald Trump Migrants

• Immigration reform is Congress’ moral responsibility: Nancy Pelosi

   House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she sees comprehensive immigration reform not only as Congress’ official work but also as its moral responsibility as she finishes up a tour of Central America.

  World

  Aug 11, 2019
  
• U.S. to restrict asylum claims based on family ties

  Immigrants who fear persecution because of their family ties will no longer be eligible for asylum under a new rule issued by U.S. Attorney General William Barr.

  World

  Jul 29, 2019
  
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• ICE raid that Trump said would target 2,000 people actually arrested 35

  Trump billed the operation as a major show of force in an effort to “deport millions” of people in the country illegally

  Politics

  Jul 23, 2019
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• Opponents sue as Trump’s new asylum rules go into effect

  The policy went into effect Tuesday but drew two swift lawsuits from immigrant advocacy groups in federal courts, one in San Francisco and one in Washington, D.C.

  World

  Jul 16, 2019
• Trump to end asylum protections for migrants passing through other countries

  The move marks a major escalation of the president's battle to tighten the southern border.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2019
• Families hide as U.S. launches small scale immigration raids

  Immigrants and their advocates were on standby for mass arrests, but by early evening there were reports of only a few low-profile operations in cities including New York, Denver and Miami.

  World

  Jul 14, 2019
• Video of Pence at crowded detention centre sparks backlash from Democrats

  On Friday, Pence toured two Texas migrant detention centres, one in Donna, the other in McAllen.

  World

  Jul 13, 2019
• Immigrants ‘unhappy’ with detention centres should stay home: Trump

  The DHS inspector general on Tuesday published photos of migrant-holding centers in Texas' Rio Grande Valley crammed with twice as many people as they were meant to hold.

  World

  Jul 3, 2019
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• Why tensions are heating up in the U.S. migrant crisis, once again

  Amid ongoing criticism of the Trump administration, migrants are coming to the U.S. in record numbers.

  World

  Jul 2, 2019
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• Emergency facility opens in South Texas to detain migrant teens

  The Carrizo Springs facility is at the site of a former camp for oilfield workers. Crews were working last week to remove mould spots and make repairs.

  World

  Jul 1, 2019