Number of unaccompanied children held by Border Patrol falls 88%
U.S. Border Patrol was holding a record high 5,700 unaccompanied children in late March. That number fell below 700 over the weekend.
Immigration
Biden task force to start reunifying migrant families separated under Trump
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the administration is committed to reuniting "many more" families in coming months.
Supreme Court decisions
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on a number of cases this week, including those concerning church funding, immigration and President Trump's travel ban. Attorney Seth Berenzweig joins CBSN to discuss.
Travel ban update
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision blocking President Trump's revised travel ban. Attorney Seth Berenzweig joins CBSN to discuss the ruling.
"Travel ban" push
CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid explains President Trump's new push for a tougher immigration and travel ban.
Texas lawmakers' shoving match
Texas lawmakers got into a dust-up on Memorial Day after a Republican lawmaker said he called immigration officials about protesters in the Texas state capitol. That lawmaker also threatened to shoot his Democratic colleague. David Begnaud reports.
Immigration arrests
Immigration arrests are up almost 40 percent in the Trump administration. Officials said more than 41,000 immigrats have been arrested for deportation this year, including nearly 11,000 non-criminals. On Sunday's "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley reports on the churches and synagogues taking a stand against the crackdown.
Many Texas police oppose SB4 law
The controversial Texas law, known as SB4, was signed Sunday. The measure is facing resistance from law enforcement officials from across the state. Police and local officials could face $25,000 fines or jail time if they don't help enforce U.S. immigration law. David Begnaud spoke to one Travis County sheriff who was singled out by the governor when he signed the law.
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Sanctuary cities ban
A new Texas law forces local officials to honor detention requests for undocumented immigrants made by the federal government. Now the state is suing Travis County, which includes Austin, to comply with the new law. David Begnaud has more.
Maryland rape case
Prosecutors in Maryland said they are dropping rape charges against two teenage undocumented immigrants in a case the White House used to promote President Trump's deportation policy. Chip Reid has more.
What Biden would do on immigration
In his speech to Congress, last night President Biden urged lawmakers to pass his immigration reform proposals. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss those proposals and gave us an inside look at one family's experience fleeing their country to reach the U.S.
Young migrant's journey to U.S.
As the U.S. grapples with thousands of unaccompanied migrant children at the border, CBS News is learning more about the stories of those making the dangerous journey. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN with more on one young migrant's story as he fled his home country to escape gang violence and sought asylum in the United States.
Trump on immigration
Trump says the U.S. is imposing immigration control like "never seen before." Trump said "we will build the wall," and then railed against the MS-13 gang.
ICE raid hiccups
In February, federal immigration agents arrested more than 680 people believed to be in the country illegally. A statement by the Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said, "approximately 75 percent" of those arrested were "convicted of crimes." But according to new data obtained by the Washington Post, that might not be the case. Paula Reid reports.
How one migrant won asylum after crossing the border unaccompanied
After fleeing gang violence and being kidnapped in Mexico, a Guatemalan teen won asylum. Now he wants other migrant children to have the same opportunity.
Sanctuary cities fight back
The Justice Department sent letters to "sanctuary" jurisdictions like New York, Chicago and Nevada Friday, threatening to cut grant money if they don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The Justice Department singled out New York as a sanctuary city that is "soft on crime," an assertion that NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill called "incredibly insulting." Roxana Saberi has more.
Sanctuary cities at risk?
The Trump administration is taking its toughest stance yet in cracking down on illegal immigration. On Friday, the Department of Justice demanded proof from nine "sanctuary cities" showing they are complying with federal immigration authorities. The jurisdictions cover some of the nation's biggest cities including New York. Roxana Saberi reports.
Migrant explains why he fled Guatemala for U.S.
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his interview of a migrant who says he fled Guatemala after he was attacked by local police because of his sexual orientation. The man is now awaiting immigration proceedings as he seeks asylum in the U.S.
Deportation force?
The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration is moving quickly to form a deportation force to fight illegal immigration. David Nakamura, one of the first to report on the new DHS plans, joined "Red & Blue" to share his findings.
New immigration measures
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced new measures to crack down on illegal immigration in the United States after touring the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid spoke to CBSN about the practical effects these measures will have.
Jeff Sessions
After touring the U.S.-Mexico border, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced new immigration enforcement measures in a speech in Nogales, Arizona. Watch here.
California Democrat on president's first 100 days
Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs, a Democrat from California, says President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday gave Americans many reasons to feel "hopeful." She joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at Mr. Biden's speech and on his pledge to get the DREAM Act passed.
How is Biden addressing immigration?
President Biden touched on immigration during his first-ever address to a joint session of Congress. He called on lawmakers to help end the war over immigration by passing reforms. He specifically noted securing protections for so-called "Dreamers," who came to the U.S. as children. However, the president did not talk about what's being done to address the record number of unaccompanied minors illegally crossing the southern border. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the Biden administration's plan.
Inside the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border
CBS News got an exclusive look at the asylum process at the U.S.-Mexico border. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from Southern Texas for CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
9 Minnesota child centers in viral video "operating as expected," officials say
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were operated as expected when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
Prominent Jan. 6 defendants plan march to Capitol to mark 5 years since attack
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Earthquake rattles Mexico City and popular resort town, killing 2
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 with the epicenter near the Pacific coast resort town of Acapulco.