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The nation's immigration court system, already bogged down with a backlog of nearly 350,000 cases, could fall even more behind in in 2014. That's because nearly half of its 220 judges will be eligible for retirement next year.
Representative Joe Garcia (D-Miami) will join a 24-hour congressional fast relay to express solidarity with a group of immigration on the National Mall.
More than 600 immigration advocates, non-profit leaders and local officials are gathering in Miami to shift the immigration discussion from amnesty and temporary visas to what can be done to help existing immigrant groups better integrate into American life.
The Obama Administration's temporary reprieve for youth living in the country illegally has shown in its first year that anymore immigration reform efforts would require the government to streamline application procedures and provide more information on what documents are needed apply to stay in the United States, according to experts.
One of the victims on board when a boat capsized off the coast of Miami earlier this month will be laid to rest Saturday.
A case of bacterial meningitis has been confirmed at the Krome Detention Center in Miami.
The captain of a boat which capsized off the coast of Miami is facing involuntary manslaughter charges after four women died due to the incident.
Four Haitian boat survivors, on a smuggling voyage from the Bahamas that capsized killing four people last week, have been released from U.S. immigration custody.
Simone Jeanty's tears have not stopped since the day she received word her daughter, 24-year-old Judith Valentin drowned off the coast of West Palm Beach. Jeanty came from Haiti this week on a temporary visa to bury her.
Workshops will be held this week at Baptist Health South Florida to help potential new citizens.
Cuban Americans, protesting the treatment of migrants in the Bahamas, have resurfaced attention to longstanding complaints about the conditions of confinement for people seeking to reach the U.S., often with the help of human smugglers.
Nearly two dozen Cuban migrants picked up by the Coast Guard have been returned to their homeland.
South Florida Congressman Joe Garcia took aim at Representative Steve King (R-Iowa) Tuesday after the Iowan said most undocumented immigrants were smuggling drugs into the country.
Hundreds of immigrants living in Florida will have another reason to celebrate the 4th of July by the end of the day.
Immigration reform has been one of the hot-button topics for politicians in the last few years. As the Senate passed its version of immigration reform last week, all attention now turns to the House of Representatives and the rift developing in the Republican Party.
Ronald Reagan used to tout the 11th Commandment, "Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Rebublican." Based on tea party hero Sarah Palin's latest tweet, she may need to go back to learn that idea again.
The Democratic-controlled United States Senate overwhelmingly passed an immigration reform bill Thursday that could impact more than 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. But, the massive reform may never get to President Barack Obama's desk.
We get reaction to a controversial amendment Sen. Marco Rubio has added to the pending immigraiton bill that would require proficiency in English before getting a green card. Right now, you only need to be proficient in English to become a citizen.
Even if Republican Senator Marco Rubio and the bipartisan Gang of Eight Senators can muster the support needed to pass comprehensive immigration reform through the Senate; it's possibly dead on arrival in the GOP-led House of Representatives.
Jeb Bush, Florida's former Governor, told religious conservatives Friday that the future of American economy depends upon immigrants.
The prospects for comprehensive immigration reform passing both the Democratically-led Senate and the Republican-led House of Representatives continue to shrink with each passing day.
Much was made of the shifting demographics during the 2012 presidential election, but that's only a preview of what's to come. For the first time ever, America's racial and ethnic minorities now make up about half of the under-5 age group, according to the U.S. Census.
Demanding that the immigration deportations stop, families and community organizers impacted by immigration raids took to the streets of Homestead.
Miami is among 4 inaugurating cities of the Bethlehem Project. It assists local businesses in helping immigrant workers go through the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
A couple separated by an immigration battle is now fighting to be reunited. Paola Arango had been in the US since she was 10 years old but less than two weeks after getting married, she was deported.
The shooting occurred near Northwest 3rd Street and 72nd Avenue, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
The mother of Frank Ordonez left the courtroom after viewing the video showing the moment her son was killed.
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
New surveillance video obtained by CBS News Miami shows haunting images as the victim, Gregory Hughes, is seen just moments before the crash riding his bicycle.
The shooting occurred near Northwest 3rd Street and 72nd Avenue, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
The mother of Frank Ordonez left the courtroom after viewing the video showing the moment her son was killed.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Marvin Dunn, the historian, author, and civil rights advocate who is an authority on anything to do with Black Miami or Black Florida.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado to discuss the county budget and potential cuts to services.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Republican State Rep. Alex Andrade about the Hope Florida Foundation scandal.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one in separate interviews with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto and former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber about the subject.
Lucia Baez-Geller is a former Miami-Dade school board member who lost in her bid two years ago to oust Maria Elvira Salazar.
CBS News Miami visited a South Florida family's kitchen with a nutritionist to gather information that can help you live a better life.
A Florida dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her unborn child after getting sick from drinking raw milk. Her toddler also got sick.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients without a license.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.