Migrant

Trump Signs Executive Order to Suspend Migrant Entry at Southern Border

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending migrant entry at the U.S.-Mexico border, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Trump Administration Reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration announced Tuesday the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy, officially known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP).

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens Announces Retirement

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens has announced his retirement, effective April, after nearly 30 years of service with the agency. Owens, who became the 26th chief of the United States Border Patrol in June 2023 under President Biden, led during a time of significant challenges, including record-breaking surges in migrant crossings.

GOP Moves to Codify ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy into Federal Law

Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to reestablish the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.

Massachusetts Governor Proposes Restrictions on Shelter Access for Illegal Immigrants

On Wednesday, Democratic Governor Maura Healey proposed new restrictions to Massachusetts' decades-old right-to-shelter law, aiming to address rising concerns about criminal activity and fiscal strain within the state's emergency shelter system.

Bronx Residents, Rep. Torres Criticize New Migrant Shelter Plans

New York Mayor Eric Adams is facing backlash after announcing a 2,000-bed migrant shelter in the South Bronx.

Alejandro Mayorkas’ Migration Policies Face Scrutiny as Term Nears End

As President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas approach the conclusion of their tenure on January 20, Mayorkas' border policies remain a significant point of contention. Reports indicate that by then, approximately 1.5 million illegal migrants will have entered the U.S. through parole programs established under Mayorkas' leadership.

Oklahoma Sues Biden Administration Over Impact of Border Policies on Public Schools

The state of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, accusing it of causing "massive chaos" in the state's public school system through lax border policies over the past four years.

Biden’s Migration Claims Contradict Official Numbers

President Joe Biden, 82, claimed that illegal migration numbers “came way down” after he assumed office. However, official statistics and reports indicate otherwise, showing a sharp increase in unauthorized crossings during the first three years of his presidency.

Operation Return to Sender: Migrant Arrests in Kern County Signal Tougher Enforcement

A recent immigration enforcement operation in Kern County, California, provided a glimpse of what may become more common under anticipated changes to U.S. immigration policy. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector carried out "Operation Return to Sender," targeting criminal migrants in and around Bakersfield. The three-day initiative resulted in nearly 80 arrests, including several sex offenders and individuals with warrants for weapons and drug-related charges.

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