Trump's Decision To Separate Families Heats Up Immigration Debate
House Democrats converged on an immigration detention facility Sunday, as the Trump administration continued to shift blame elsewhere for the growing crisis.
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Former U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Calls Trump's Immigration Policies 'Un-American'
Roberta Jacobson, who resigned as ambassador in May, says the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration agenda is "draconian."
Faith Leaders Oppose Trump's Immigration Policy Of Separating Children From Parents
They condemn a border practice of tearing children away from their parents. It is an attempt to "weaponize children," Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski tells NPR's Weekend Edition.
DHS: Nearly 2,000 Children Separated From Adults At Border In 6 Weeks
The government says the Office of Refugee Resettlement, charged with finding homes for solo children or those who have been separated from their families, has more than 10,000 children in shelters.
Trump Injects Chaos Into Immigration Debate — Opposing, Then Backing GOP Bill
Trump said Friday that he would not sign a House GOP immigration bill crafted to meet his policy demands, triggering confusion. Later, a White House spokesman said the president backed the measure.
House GOP Immigration Bill Would End Family Separation At Border
The bill is an attempt by Republican leaders to find a compromise with moderate GOP lawmakers. The House will vote on two immigration bills next week, including another supported by conservatives.
Local Immigration Advocates Grapple With New Federal Asylum Ruling
On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions ruled that fears of domestic and gang violence are not enough to grant asylum seekers lawful entry into the U.S. According to Sessions, in the case o
Migrant Ship, With Italian Support, Will Make Dayslong Journey To Spain
Italy and Malta turned away the migrant rescue ship Aquarius, leaving it stranded in the Mediterranean for days. Now that Spain is accepting the ship, Italian and Maltese navies are assisting.
Immigration Debate Shines Spotlight On Divided House GOP
House Republicans are struggling to find consensus on an immigration bill that can unify the GOP's ideological divide over how to address the legal status of people brought to the U.S. as children.
Immigration Clash In Congress Coming In June
Lawmakers thought the immigration debate was over, but a group of House Republicans is agitating for a floor showdown later this month. The House GOP Conference will meet Thursday to strategize.