Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
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The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
Jim DeFede tackles a variety of topics with the Democratic congressman.
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
"We do not consider concertina wire to be effective. It impairs Customs and Border Protection's ability to do its job," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
President Biden used his State of the Union remarks on Thursday to forcefully call on Republican lawmakers in Congress to pass a bipartisan immigration compromise that stalled last month.
Undeterred by miles of border wall, violent Mexican cartels and treacherous terrain with extreme temperatures, migrants have been crossing into the Tucson sector by the hundreds, and sometimes by the thousands, each day.
President Biden is weighing citing a law dating back to 1952 to severely restrict access to the U.S. asylum system, three people familiar with the plans told CBS News.
GOP defections and an unexpected appearance by a Democratic lawmaker saved Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from impeachment last week.
Republicans targeted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The House is expected to vote in the coming days on whether to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his administration will send more Florida soldiers to the U.S. southern border.
A convoy going to Eagle Pass is scheduled to rally for Texas' effort dealing with migrants at the border. But advocates worry the convoy could be a rolling powder keg.
House Republicans are seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Last week, Texas National Guard soldiers abruptly seized control of a public park in Eagle Pass that Border Patrol had been using to hold migrants
House Republicans are moving forward with their effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Aaron Balderrama, 23, had cocaine hidden in four wheels of cheese.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, wants any deal on border security to include designating cartels as terrorist organizations.
The bipartisan group of senators is attempting to agree to the framework of a landmark deal as early as Sunday.
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
Former President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have both made hardline immigration policies essential issues to their political careers.
Partisan gridlock has doomed numerous other attempts to pass a bipartisan reform of the U.S. immigration system, which has not been updated in any significant way since 1996.
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by a vehicle Thursday morning near Loxahatchee, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the couple was involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by a vehicle Thursday morning near Loxahatchee, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the couple was involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS News Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
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 insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the embattled GOP firebrand as his pick for attorney general.
Florida's incoming legislative leaders have formally taken their oaths of office.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.