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DHS warns Haitian illegal immigrants arriving by boat face ‘immediate repatriation’

March 14, 2024

DHS warns Haitian illegal immigrants arriving by boat face ‘immediate repatriation’

Homeland Security officials say that any Haitians who enter the U.S. illegally via boat are subject to repatriation back to the country amid fears of a new migrant wave.

Texas rep wants to force sanctuary cities to cooperate with ICE, urges Biden to take 'aggressive action'

March 14, 2024

Texas rep wants to force sanctuary cities to cooperate with ICE, urges Biden to take 'aggressive action'

A Republican congressman is leading a push to crack down on sanctuary cities, both by working on limiting funding and by pushing the administration to act.

Senate Republicans demand docs, info on illegal immigrant charged with Laken Riley’s murder

March 12, 2024

Senate Republicans demand docs, info on illegal immigrant charged with Laken Riley’s murder

Senate Homeland Security Committee Republicans are demanding information about Jose Ibarra, who is accused of the murder of Georgia student Laken Riley.

North Carolina Republicans ‘frustrated’ over ‘lack of transparency’ at new migrant facility

March 12, 2024

North Carolina Republicans ‘frustrated’ over ‘lack of transparency’ at new migrant facility

North Carolina Republicans in the House and Senate are calling for answers from HHS about the opening of a migrant intake facility in the state, alleging a lack of transparency.

Kansas senator aims to block airlines from letting migrants fly via controversial app at DC airport

March 11, 2024

Kansas senator aims to block airlines from letting migrants fly via controversial app at DC airport

Two U.S. senators are moving to block airlines from allowing migrants to board planes using the CBP One app by introducing legislation that would block them from operating.

Mayorkas calls policy to let 30k migrants fly in each month a ‘key element’ of border plan after legal win

March 9, 2024

Mayorkas calls policy to let 30k migrants fly in each month a ‘key element’ of border plan after legal win

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas called the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program a "key element" of its border strategy.

Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua sets up shop in US as border authorities sound alarm

March 8, 2024

Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua sets up shop in US as border authorities sound alarm

Biden, in State of the Union, uses term for illegal immigrants that his DHS warned against in 2021

March 8, 2024

Biden, in State of the Union, uses term for illegal immigrants that his DHS warned against in 2021

President Biden during the State of the Union address used the term "illegal" to describe illegal immigrants, something his DHS had previously warned against.

ICE catches Guatemalan illegal immigrant convicted of child sex offense who was released in Virginia

March 6, 2024

ICE catches Guatemalan illegal immigrant convicted of child sex offense who was released in Virginia

Federal immigration authorities have announced the capture of an illegal immigrant convicted of a child sex offense, but who was later put back out onto the streets.

Senate Commerce Republicans expand probe into airports in ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions sheltering migrants

March 6, 2024

Senate Commerce Republicans expand probe into airports in ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions sheltering migrants

Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee are investigating the sheltering of migrants at airports in "sanctuary" jurisdictions, as the crisis grips the country.