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March 4, 2024

Which cities, counties and states in the US are ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions?

ICE issues detainers on illegal immigrants arrested on criminal charges, but some jurisdictions do not honor those detainers as policy, calling themselves "sanctuaries."

March 3, 2024

CNN host demands Mayorkas respond to Trump claim on Biden welcoming migrants to change 'electoral dynamics'

CNN host Dana Bash asked Alejandro Mayorkas pointblank on Sunday if the Biden administration was allowing migrants to cross the border to change the "electoral dynamics" in U.S.

March 3, 2024

Mayorkas’ border comments ‘ring hollow’: Ken Cuccinelli

Former Acting Deputy DHS Secretary Ken Cuccinelli joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ comments that executive orders are not enough to help the migrant crisis.

March 2, 2024

Former Border Patrol chief claims Biden WH punished him for critical 'feedback': 'I chose to retire instead'

Former United States Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott said President Biden 'know[s] what it takes to secure the border' and suggested no new legislation is needed for executive action.

March 1, 2024

Biden border visit underscores Kamala Harris' shrinking role in handling migrant crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris was not in attendance at President Biden's visit to the southern border in Brownsville, Texas on Thursday — despite her portfolio.

March 1, 2024

GOP lawmakers look to allow states to erect temporary border walls to halt illegal immigration

House Republicans led by Rep. David Rouzer are introducing legislation to allow states to build barriers on federal land after efforts by Texas and Arizona.

March 1, 2024

Senate Republicans warm up to Mayorkas impeachment trial over border concerns

Senate Republicans are coming out in favor of holding an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis.

February 29, 2024

Biden, during visit to overwhelmed border, urges Republicans to back Senate bill: 'Time to act'

President Biden urged Republicans to pass a stalled bipartisan Senate bill in a speech in Brownsville, Texas, after a visit to the southern border.

February 29, 2024

GOP lawmakers warned Mayorkas about crime risk from Venezuelan illegal immigrants but never got a response

A group of Republican lawmakers said they contacted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over a year ago regarding crime from Venezuelan migrants but never got a response.

February 29, 2024

Jordan subpoenas Mayorkas for documents on Texas migrant surge, razor wire cutting

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are subpoenaing documents and records from the Biden administration related to a migrant surge in Texas in September.