U.S. Representative Rev. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) has introduced the No Asylum for Criminals Act, a bill aimed at preventing violent criminals from other nations from seeking asylum in the United States. The measure, which has eight Republican cosponsors, seeks to strengthen existing asylum laws and protect the safety of American citizens and lawful asylum seekers.
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) highlighted his America First Act during a Senate Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, reiterating its goal of banning illegal immigrants from accessing welfare and other federal benefits. Originally introduced in December 2024, the legislation seeks to block billions of taxpayer dollars from being used to support individuals paroled into the United States through questionable asylum claims.
President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 300 illegal immigrants responsible for crimes.
The Trump administration announced Tuesday the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy, officially known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP).
Following the swearing-in, President Trump promptly initiated a series of executive actions aimed at reversing several policies from the previous administration.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in riot gear temporarily closed the international bridge to Mexico just before President Donald Trump took the oath of office. During his inaugural address, President Trump declared his intent to take immediate and decisive action on border security, including plans to declare a state of emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and to end the Biden-era CBP One immigration app.
Authorities in Cochise County, Arizona, have revealed details about a significant ammunition bust involving tens of thousands of rounds. The operation, which took place in mid-January, was part of a coordinated multi-agency effort targeting illegal activities along Interstate 10.
Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to reestablish the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended President Joe Biden’s delay in taking executive action on the southern border during an interview with PBS NewsHour on Tuesday. Facing criticism from outgoing ICE Deputy Director P.J. Lechleitner, who argued the administration should have acted sooner, Mayorkas emphasized that earlier action would have likely faced litigation with uncertain outcomes.
