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, 2024

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, 2024

'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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.