The Trump administration on Monday issued its most far-reaching rule aimed at curbing asylum claims. But legal and immigration experts say it could be blocked for a number of reasons.
Julián Aguilar
Julián Aguilar reported for the Tribune from 2009 to 2021, most recently on politics and on the Texas-Mexico border. He focused on immigration reform and enforcement, voter ID, international trade, border security, and the drug trade. His political coverage has included local, legislative and congressional races in Texas, as well as local and national elections in Mexico. Before joining The Texas Tribune, he was a freelance writer for the Fort Worth Weekly, a government and crime reporter for the Laredo Morning Times, and a political writer for the Rio Grande Guardian. A native of El Paso, he has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Texas and a master's degree in journalism from the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism at the University of North Texas.
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Most migrants won’t qualify for U.S. asylum under new Trump policy
The policy, slated to take effect Tuesday, would also apply to unaccompanied children. The American Civil Liberties Union says it will challenge the policy in court.
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In El Paso court, migrants no longer get legal advocates or pre-hearing briefings on their rights
El Paso’s backlogged immigration court recently halted programs designed to aid asylum seekers as they navigate a complicated legal system. “The confusion in the courtroom is palpable,” says one advocate.
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Border apprehensions dropped in June, but federal officials say crisis continues
While announcing the number of migrants apprehended along America’s southern border, the Trump administration also warned that the one-month change does not signal that the influx of people crossing is over.
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Broken Border
Expansion of “remain in Mexico” policy brings tension, fear to border cities
In less than two months, the number of migrants sent to Ciudad Juárez under the program has swelled from 2,800 to 7,600. Human rights groups and a former Mexican government official say migrants aren’t safe in the border city.
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Immigrant children returned to West Texas facility despite reports of squalid conditions
The Border Patrol facility in Clint has been under intense scrutiny after reports surfaced last week alleging children were held without adequate water, food and proper sanitation.
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Economy
Trump backs off tariff threat, says Mexico will help stem tide of Central American migrants headed for the U.S.
The deal expands a controversial program requiring some migrants seeking asylum in the United States to wait in Mexico for their immigration hearings. Texas officials worried about the economic impact of tariffs cheered the agreement Friday.
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Immigration
Migrant apprehensions continue to surge on Texas-Mexico border
In some Texas Border Patrol sectors, apprehensions of families has spiked 1,000 to 2,000% since October.
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Economy
Trump’s tariffs could hurt Texas, U.S. economies as much as Mexico’s, border leaders and analysts say
Mexico is the biggest trade partner for Texas and the U.S., and tariffs on Mexican imports would quickly be felt on the border before impacting the rest of the U.S. economy, trade experts say.
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Border wall on private land given the green light to continue by New Mexico town
City leaders issued a cease-and-desist letter after they said proper permits were not issued before the project began. But on Thursday the mayor said the project has been given permission to continue.