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Texas Immigration Law Violates Constitution, Says DOJ; Threatens To Sue Greg Abbott Administration

Dec 28, 2023 09:40 PM EST By Rick Martin

Greg Abbott's newly signed Texas immigration law that allows police to arrest suspected illegal migrants may have violated the Constitution and may face a legal challenge from the DOJ.

Joe Biden Toughens Stance on Immigration; Stop Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans From Coming Through Mexico

Jan 05, 2023 09:13 PM EST By Rick Martin

President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new rules to help alleviate the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. This may be his boldest move at the border yet. saying that the United States would immediately be turning away the waves of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua who arrive at the border.

Laid-off Meta Workers on H-1B Visas Say Company's Offered Immigration Help 'Complete Bogus,' Left Them Hanging

Nov 11, 2022 02:34 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Hundreds of laid-off Meta employees who are H-1B visa holders are panicking because the firm set up an email hotline to assist them, but no one is responding to help them.

Democrats Call for DOJ to Investigate Florida's Programs to Relocate Migrants

Democrats Call for DOJ to Investigate Florida's Program to Relocate Migrants

Sep 24, 2022 04:36 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

The highly controversial migration programs of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have now been the subjects of national debates, with more and more lawmakers questioning them over their actions.

Ron DeSantis Threatened to Send Plane Full of Migrants to Joe Biden’s Home, But It Never Appeared: What Happened?

Sep 20, 2022 09:04 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Reports that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be sending a plane full of migrants to Delaware have taken the attention of the media, the state government, and even the White House yesterday.

Kamala Harris’ Husband Slams ‘Shameful’ Busing of Migrants in Washington Residence: ‘These Are Human Beings’

Sep 17, 2022 01:07 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Vice President Kamala Harris has continued to dodge questions about the arrival of two buses carrying migrants near her Washington, D.C. residence. In contrast to her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who had shared his thoughts about it.

US Migrant Crisis: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Follows Ron DeSantis, Sends 2 Buses of Migrants to Kamala Harris’ Residence

Sep 15, 2022 10:52 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott shipped off two busloads of immigrants to Vice President Kamala Harris' residence in the Naval Observatory in Washington DC.

Mexico: Joe Biden Facing Major Headache with Soaring Migrants Crossing

Sep 14, 2022 10:39 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

President Joe Biden is resolving the immigration crisis in the United States behind closed doors, urging the Mexican government to take in migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Migrant Busing Program: Here's How Much It Has Cost the State

Sep 01, 2022 01:17 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been sending migrants on buses to New York City and Washington D.C. since April. Here's how much it has cost the state.

Guatemala Migrant Smuggling Probe Launches as Investigators Follow Money Trail

Aug 23, 2022 10:09 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Guatemalan government is intensifying its investigations into the illegal human smuggling operations, which often extort those seeking a better life in the United States, as well as their families.

Illegal Border Crossings Down For 2 Straight Months

Aug 16, 2022 09:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border is still going strong, as migrants flock to the border in pursuit of a better life in the United States. The numbers seem to be going down for the second straight month.

Immigration: Smugglers Feed Misinformation to Migrants via Facebook, WhatsApp

Aug 03, 2022 11:20 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Migrants risk extreme heat, long walks, and gang violence just to get to live in the U.S. However, many of them have been fed false information by smugglers on social media, particularly on Facebook and WhatsApp.

VP Kamala Harris Announces New $1.9B Worth of Private Sector Investments in Central America to Address Immigration

Jun 07, 2022 11:13 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Vice President Kamala Harris announced new series of private sector investments worth $1.9 billion in Central America as part of the administration's effort to address the root causes of immigration.

U.S. Seeks Help From Latin American Allies to Curb Migration at U.S.-Mexico Border

Mar 16, 2022 06:51 AM EDT By Jess Smith

With the possibility of reopening the southern border to asylum seekers, the U.S. government is urging Latin American allies to tighten immigration controls.

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar Gives up From Getting Kamala Harris' Help on Border Issues, Says She Doesn't Seem Interested and Hasn't Returned His Calls

Dec 24, 2021 12:20 AM EST By Mary Webber

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar said he has "moved on" from trying to work with Vice President Kamala Harris when it comes to border and immigration issues.