GOP states' lawsuits derail Biden's immigration agenda
Trump-appointed federal judges have blocked several of the Biden administration's changes to immigration policy.
Supreme Court prevents Biden from reinstating ICE arrest policy
The high court rejected a request by the administration to pause a ruling by a federal judge in Texas that forced the administration to stop enforcing the arrest guidelines.
U.S.-Mexico border arrests set a record for June, despite drop
U.S. Border Patrol reported processing migrants 191,898 times along the southern border in June, a 14% drop from May.
ICE issues policy to protect parental rights of immigrant detainees
The policy creates a mechanism for certain deported parents to return to the U.S. to attend child custody hearings.
Probe finds U.S. border agents used "unnecessary" force against migrants
Investigators found Haitian migrants were seeking to deliver food and supplies to their families and not threatening U.S border agents.
Texas officials authorized to arrest migrants, return them to the border
The move could face legal challenges, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility under U.S. law.
Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
U.S. expands eligibility for Afghans, others seeking entry on humanitarian grounds
The U.S. has received tens of thousands of humanitarian parole applications from Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Biden's nominee to lead ICE pulls nomination
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director for over five years, since the end of the Obama administration.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
DHS: Political violence could intensify following abortion ruling
Officials said those seeking to commit political violence could target judges, state officials, protests and certain pregnancy and reproductive health facilities.
Over 90% of Afghans seeking to enter U.S. on humanitarian grounds rejected
The U.S. last year resettled tens of thousands of Afghans following the Taliban takeover. But it left behind many at-risk Afghans, including family members of U.S. military translators.
U.S. Border Patrol migrant apprehensions reached record levels in May
May's tally of migrant arrests surpassed the previous monthly record U.S. Border Patrol set in March 2000, when the agency recorded 220,000 apprehensions.