Immigration
Migrants sue Florida governor over Martha’s Vineyard flights
The lawsuit alleges that the migrants were told they were going to Boston or Washington, “which was completely false," and were induced with perks.
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Delaware preps for possible migrant flights to Georgetown
State leaders coordinated with nonprofit groups Tuesday, preparing to help potential arrivals as southern governors say they’ll send migrants to Delaware.
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A Texas sheriff will investigate DeSantis’ flight of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Authorities in Texas have opened a criminal investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' flight last week that took roughly 50 Venezuelan migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
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Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard are being rehoused on a base in Cape Cod
The immigrants who were sent from Texas to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will now be housed in Joint Base Cape Cod.
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Texas sends migrants to New York. They get a warm welcome, but life there is tough
As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sends more migrants via bus from the Mexico border, volunteers, city officials, and migrants in New York City are forced to adapt.
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Supreme Court won’t let Biden implement immigration policy
The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now.
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The Senate is nearing a deal on immigration that could also lower food prices
Two Senators are closer then ever before on an immigration-related bill that would provide a much-needed workforce for agriculture. But can they get the Farm Bureau on board?
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Report finds ‘unnecessary’ force by agents at Rio Grande
In the report, Customs and Border Protection blamed a “lack of command control and communication” for mounted agents using their horses to forcibly block and move migrants.
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Appeals arguments heard on immigrants brought to U.S. as kids
Advocates are hoping a federal appeals court will uphold an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as kids.
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Migrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better lives
Families of the more than 60 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned in Texas have began to confirm their worst fears.
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Supreme Court: Biden properly ended Trump-era asylum policy
The justices' 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump.
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Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers
The driver and two other men from Mexico remained in custody Wednesday.
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46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio
It’s among the deadliest of the tragedies that have claimed thousands of lives in recent decades as people attempt to cross the U.S. border from Mexico.
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Judge says NYC can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections
A judge has blocked New York City from letting noncitizens vote for mayor and other municipal offices.
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Philadelphia kicks off Immigrant Heritage Month
Philadelphia hopes a $75,000 grant will support families fleeing Afghanistan, Ukraine and Haiti.
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