U.S. reports record number of migrant apprehensions along Mexican border
Roughly 61% of the migrants encountered were quickly expelled to Mexico or their homeland under a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42.
Afghan evacuees start to leave U.S. military sites
Approximately 55,000 Afghan evacuees remain at U.S. military sites waiting to be resettled in communities across America.
State Department watchdog to lead review into Afghanistan withdrawal
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also said in August the administration would conduct a "hot wash" review of the U.S. withdrawal.
U.S. ready to restart "Remain in Mexico" border policy in November
Because of a court order, the Biden administration is required to reinstate the Trump-era policy of requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for their hearings.
Few migrants processed under Title 42 policy screened for U.S. protection
As of the end of last month, only 3,217 migrants processed under the Title 42 public health law have been referred for interviews with U.S. asylum officers.
U.S. ends mass immigration arrests at work sites
The Biden administration said law enforcement efforts should focus on holding exploitative and unscrupulous employers accountable.
U.S. to lift land border restrictions for vaccinated travelers
For the first time since March 2020, the U.S. will allow vaccinated travelers to enter the country by land for non-essential activities, like tourism and family visits.
Afghan evacuees face uncertain legal status in the U.S.
In the next few weeks, more than 50,000 Afghan evacuees are set to leave U.S. military sites to resettle in communities across America.
Court allows U.S. to continue expelling migrant families
The Biden administration has maintained a pandemic-era policy enacted under former President Donald Trump to rapidly expel some migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. unveils new limits on immigration arrests and deportations
The Biden administration directed U.S. officials to focus on detaining immigrants determined to pose a threat to national security or public safety, as well as migrants who recently crossed the southern border.
Senate parliamentarian again blocks legalizing immigrants in budget bill
The ruling is another blow to Democratic efforts to create a massive legalization program for millions of undocumented immigrants without Republican support
Biden administration moves to shield DACA program from legal challenges
The Obama-era program currently provides deportation protection and work permits to roughly 590,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers."
U.S. expels nearly 4,000 Haitian migrants in 9 days
The deportees, including hundreds of families with children, are returning to a country ravaged by natural and man-made calamities.
U.S. suspends use of mounted Border Patrol units in Del Rio, Texas
The suspension comes days after news outlets captured video and photos showing mounted Border Patrol agents aggressively dispersing migrants near Del Rio.
Top U.S. envoy to Haiti resigns over "inhumane" migrant expulsions
Special envoy Daniel Foote called American policy in Haiti "deeply flawed" and said his recommendations were brushed aside.