'Remain in Mexico': Supreme Court orders Biden administration to reinstate Trump-era policy
The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
Bay Area organizations, universities ramp up efforts to bring Afghan refugees to U.S.
A network of more than 15 colleges and universities have connected with San Jose State University's Human Rights Institute to sponsor Afghan scholars, academics, activists, and journalists and bring them to teach at universities in the United States. Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay is also ramping up efforts to support Afghan refugee resettlement.
Immigration attorney working hard to help clients flee Afghanistan
Spojmie Nasiri, an immigration attorney born in Afghanistan, is working hard to help those in danger leave the country.
EXPLAINER: How do border policies affect US infection rates?
As the delta variant fuels an increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., some of President Joe Biden's critics blame the surge on his border policies, which allow some migrants to enter the country to apply for asylum.
More Cubans attempt dangerous trip to US across Florida Straits
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
Contra Costa County Sheriff defends notifying ICE of 77 release dates in 2020
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office defends notifying ICE of release dates of undocumented immigrants with convicted felonies in 2020.
Harris releases strategy to tackle 'root causes' of migration spike
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Passport delays 'unacceptable' as scams skyrocket
Scammers are targeting the nearly two million Americans who are forced to wait months for a passport because of a massive backlog blamed on the coronavirus pandemic.
Young immigrants feel sense of uncertainty after federal judge rules DACA unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA program was created illegally and did not follow proper procedure.
ICE to avoid detaining most pregnant, postpartum women in new policy
ICE will avoid detaining most undocumented people who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing under a new policy announced Friday.
Biden DHS moves to bring back deported US military veterans: report
The Biden administration on Friday said that it planned to allow deported veterans and their family members to return to the U.S.
Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Ilhan Omar says every illegal immigrant in US should have 'pathway to citizenship'
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship.
Dozens of Florida law enforcement officers heading to US-Mexico border on Monday
More than 50 law enforcement officers in Florida will head to Texas and Arizona on Monday to help with border-control efforts
California budget boosts health care for older immigrants by $1.3 billion
California will soon pay the health care bills for low-income people 50 and older who are living in the country illegally as part of an expansion of Medicaid.
Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.
On border tour, VP Kamala Harris cites 'progress' in 'tough' situation
Kamala Harris is facing perhaps the most politically challenging moment of her vice presidency as she visits the U.S.-Mexico border Friday as part of her role leading the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration.
Border Patrol chief who backed Trump's wall resigns
Rodney Scott wrote to agents that he will be reassigned.
Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Harris defends comments on migration spike during visit to Mexico
Vice President Kamala Harris has brushed off questions about her decision not to visit the U.S.-Mexico border as part of her work to address the spike in migration to the U.S.