In Nuevo Laredo, dozens of migrants decided that waiting in Mexico for an asylum hearing that could be months away was too much.
Immigration
In-depth reporting on border issues, policies, communities, and the impact of immigration across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Federal judge in California halts Trump’s latest asylum ban
The judge said that Congress’ laws should not be overridden by “executive fiat.” But the decision came hours after another federal judge declined to halt the policy, setting up a potential race to appellate courts over the matter.
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Trump vowed millions of immigration arrests in dramatic raids. ICE caught 18 family members.
“We’re patient, and we’ll continue to pursue these cases,” said Matthew T. Albence, acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director.
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Immigration
Federal judge allows Trump administration rule restricting asylum access to continue
The Texas-based Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services was one of the groups challenging the rule in a Washington, D.C., court. Another case is pending in California.
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Broken Border
At a Mexican safe house, migrants risk violence as they wait in the shadows
A couple in Ciudad Juárez has opened their home to shelter Central American migrants hoping to obtain asylum in the U.S. And the migrants risk their safety every time they leave the house.
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Broken Border
Number of detained migrant children without U.S. sponsors spikes, federal official says
The Office of Refugee Resettlement’s director told CBS News that thousands of unaccompanied migrant children could be held longer — some past their 18th birthdays — because they don’t have U.S. sponsors.
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Broken Border
The federal government opened a model facility for migrant kids last month. Now it’s being closed.
Kevin Dinnin, head of the San Antonio-based nonprofit that runs the Carrizo Springs shelter, said it was “too much, too late.”
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Families Divided
More than 4,900 migrant kids are living in Texas shelters, but that number is dropping
As of July 18, Texas’ 35 state-licensed shelters had permission to accommodate up to 6,286 children, according to the state health commission. With 4,937 kids living in them, that means they’re at 78% capacity.
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Broken Border
Trump administration plans to expand its power to quickly deport undocumented immigrants
Starting Tuesday, the administration plans to start using fast-track deportations across the country, not just near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Broken Border
What do migrants experience when they request asylum at the Texas-Mexico border?
Asylum seekers can enter the U.S. legally by presenting themselves at ports of entry. But the immigration system is overwhelmed, and policy changes are adding to the confusion.