Migrant Caravan

Spain May 28

Seven migrants drown as boat capsizes at Spain's Canary Islands dock

Seven migrant women and children die as a boat coming from Africa capsizes off the Canary Islands. The incident reflects ongoing risks in the Atlantic migration path.

Immigration March 19

2 Mexican nationals found guilty in deadliest human smuggling event in US history

Jurors took just one hour to convict Felipe Orduna-Torres and Armando Gonzales-Ortega, finding that they were part of a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in death and injury.

Spain January 9

Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands

A baby girl was born on a packed migrant boat headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canary Islands. Authorities said the baby and her mother were in good condition.

Illegal Immigrants November 13

More migrants likely to rush border despite reports of splintering caravan: experts

Experts say migrants will likely to flock to the southern border before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

POLITICS September 13

'It'll upend the community': PA town roiled by talk of migrant housing in Civil War-era orphanage building

An organization linked to a Civil War-era orphanage property has sought to host about 1,000 unaccompanied migrant minors, according to local lawmakers and correspondence.

California September 12

California proposal would give phone subsidies to illegal migrants

Illegal immigrants in California may begin receiving phone bill subsidies after the state's Public Utilities Commission votes on Sept. 26 whether to include them in the program for low-income residents.

Pope Francis August 28

Pope Francis says intentionally allowing migrants to die is a 'grave sin'

Pope Francis said at his Wednesday General Audience this week that secular governments must not allow migrants to die in extreme conditions while seeking to arrive in Western nations.

POLITICS August 28

Migrant crisis roils Boston area as school stands firm on contentious residency policy

Advocacy groups unsuccessfully demanded Saugus school administrators reverse a residency and census policy they claim disadvantages immigrants from making it into schools.

POLITICS August 21

California bill aimed at making it easier for migrants to buy homes makes major advancement

California statewide legislation aimed at opening up homebuying access to migrants and undocumented immigrants took a major step this week with a bill's passage out of a key Senate committee.

Illegal Immigrants August 17

Chicago mayor warns influx of illegal migrants could come to city before Democratic convention: report

City officials in Chicago expect a new wave of migrants from Texas border towns to arrive via buses ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week.

POLITICS June 14, 2024

Rule of law on ballot in NYC suburbs as cop, veteran trade barbs over border crisis, policing

Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., and Republican challenger Alison Esposito, who ran as Lee Zeldin's gubernatorial running mate in 2022, sounded off on their key swing district race.

Europe April 1, 2024

74 migrants found in wooden boat on Mediterranean Sea, Greece's coast guard says

Dozens of migrants were discovered on Sunday aboard a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea between northern Africa and southern Europe, officials said.

Digital Originals February 23, 2024

Handyman-turned-squatter hunter outlines ‘nightmare scenario’ when migrants catch on to housing laws

Squatter hunter Flash Shelton is concerned that migrants will catch on to states' lenient tenants' rights laws and create a squatting crisis that is “beyond control."

IMMIGRATION January 27, 2024

Biden promises to 'shut down' border if Congress approves bill GOP claims would 'incentivize illegal aliens'

President Biden promised Friday to "shut down the border" with the "emergency authorities" he claims carve-outs of a Ukraine aid bill opposed by the GOP would confer him.

Mexico January 25, 2024

A new, smaller caravan of about 1,500 migrants sets out walking north from southern Mexico

A group of migrants from Central and South America grew tired of waiting near Guatemalan border and has begun a caravan towards the United States.

Texas January 18, 2024

Texas border floating buoys can stay until May, court rules

The floating border buoys that Texas installed in the Rio Grande to curb the flow of illegal immigrants will stay until at least May after a federal appeals court reversed a previous order.

United Kingdom January 17, 2024

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continues to face heat over controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a rebellion within his Conservative Party as he attempts to gain parliamentary approval for his plan to send migrants to Rwanda.

New York January 16, 2024

NY Gov. Hochul proposes $2.4 billion plan to address surge in migrants

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a $2.4 billion plan on Tuesday to address the surge of migrants overwhelming homeless shelters in New York City.

Texas January 11, 2024

Eagle Pass mayor criticizes Texas for surprise closure of popular park

The mayor of Eagle Pass, a Texas border city central to Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to control migrant crossings, has accused the state of escalating tensions.

Germany January 11, 2024

Right-wing party allegedly discussed deporting millions from Germany at meeting with Identitarian Movement

One of Germany's rising right-wing parties met with members of the Identitarian Movement in November, discussing the deportation of millions from the country.

Europe January 10, 2024

27 Kosovars charged with migrant smuggling operation to Serbia, officials say

Kosovo prosecutors have charged 27 people with migrant smuggling, accusing them of working together to transport around 700 Syrians to Serbia on their way to western Europe.

Spain January 9, 2024

Thousands of migrants died trying to reach Spain by boat in 2023, officials say

In 2023, over 6,600 migrants lost their lives attempting to reach Spain by boat, marking a significant increase from the previous year's figure of 2,390.

Germany January 8, 2024

'Too many are coming': Germany grapples with soaring asylum applications as records show 51% surge

The number of people applying for asylum in Germany rose to 351,915 in 2023. The surge in migration has become a significant political challenge for the government.

New York January 3, 2024

New York City, Chicago suburbs turn their backs on migrant buses, say they cannot handle influx

Suburban communities outside Chicago and New York City are demanding buses of illegal migrants turn around, saying they cannot handle the influx from the southern border.

United Kingdom January 1, 2024

UK saw record decline of migrant crossings of English Channel in 2023

In 2023, the number of migrants crossing the English Channel decreased by over a third compared to the previous year, marking the first decline since record-keeping began.

New Jersey January 1, 2024

NJ mayor accuses migrant buses of bypassing NYC order through 'loophole'

Buses carrying migrants bound for New York City have allegedly been avoiding an executive order by New York Mayor Eric Adams, which regulates the drop-off of migrants.

Texas December 31, 2023

Texas AG blasts Biden admin for ‘aiding and abetting’ cartels after migration numbers smash record

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the Biden administration of "aiding and abetting" drug cartels as migrant crisis swells.

US December 27, 2023

US delegation to meet with Mexico's president to address surge in migrant crisis

A U.S. delegation is scheduled to meet with Mexico's president on Wednesday to address the escalating influx of migrants at the U.S. southwestern border.

Digital Originals November 29, 2023

CRISIS IN NEW YORK: 94-year-old vet struggles to move on after nursing home evicts him, replaced by migrants

Months after Frank Tammaro was kicked out of his home in a Staten Island senior home, the 94-year-old veteran learned the building hed been turned into a migrant shelter.

Border security November 22, 2023

CBP memo orders agents not to misgender 'members of the public'

The Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project obtained a CBP memo that directs agents to use proper pronouns when interacting with "members of the public."