Outdated immigration laws, partisan gridlock and conflict abroad are some reasons behind the strained U.S. border with Mexico.
Tag: Homeland Security Department
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Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight
Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers’ efforts.
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Biden Administration Moves to Stem Expected Migrant Surge
Ahead of a major legal change, U.S. officials announce the opening of new processing centers designed to screen migrants before they make the journey to the southern border.
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G.O.P. Immigration Agenda Faces Stiff Odds in Divided House
Not enough Republican members are yet on board with either impeachment proceedings against the Homeland Security secretary or border security legislation.
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U.S.-Born Children, Too, Were Separated From Parents at the Border
A government task force is tracking the fates of U.S. citizen children taken from migrant parents during the Trump administration. Some have spent years in foster care.