U.S. Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump administration’s new green card rules
WASHINGTON, DC — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to put in place new rules that could jeopardize permanent…
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Central American migrants crossing into Mexico face violent clashes with military; U.S. pushes enforcement efforts
FRONTERA HIDALGO, Mexico — Violent clashes have broken out in Mexico between migrants and military forces after a caravan headed north from Central…
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Career official Rodney Scott named Border Patrol chief as Provost leaves her post
WASHINGTON, DC — Rodney Scott, a 27-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, has been tapped as the next leader for the border security agency,…
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Mexico sees rise in gangs, vigilantes recruiting children
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — One day after a vigilante group revealed that it was using children as young as 8 as “recruits” for armed defense…
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Migrant parents separated from kids since 2018 return to US
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nine parents who were deported as the Trump administration separated thousands of migrant families landed back into the U.S.…
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Judge hints he may rule for migrants in Border Patrol suit
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A judge indicated Wednesday he may side with migrants in a lawsuit that alleges extreme overcrowding and inhumane conditions…
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U.S. to impose visas restrictions for pregnant women
WASHINGTON, DC — The Trump administration is coming out with new visa restrictions aimed at restricting “birth tourism,” in which women…
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Mexico homicide rate edges up in 2019 to highest level ever
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The number of homicides in Mexico rose to 35,588 in 2019, the highest number on record, but the rate of annual increase in…
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Indicted former Mexico security chief not interested in plea
NEW YORK, NY — Mexico’s former top security official is “very much looking forward” to fighting charges he took tens of millions of dollars…
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Hundreds of migrants trying to cross from Guatemala into Mexico
TECUN UMAN, Guatemala — Hundreds of Central American migrants began crossing the Suchiate River into southern Mexico Monday in a new test of U.S.…
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Juarez motorcyclist killed after crashing into Border Patrol vehicle on Border Highway
EL PASO, Texas — A motorcyclist from Mexico was killed after crashing into a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle early Monday morning along the Border…
Continue Reading Mexico readies for Central American migrants caravan at south border
CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico — Border security forces in southern Mexico were preparing Friday for the expected arrival of hundreds of Central Americans…
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Democratic lawmakers visit camp in Mexico where migrants wait to claim asylum
Eighteen members of Congress descended on a Mexican camp sitting near the US border Friday where hundreds of migrants are waiting to claim asylum.…
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Laptops and video calls bridging the gap between migrants in Mexico and U.S. attorneys
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Bridging the gap between migrants and attorneys, a new program called Puentes Libres is using laptops to let lawyers from…
Continue Reading 5.3 earthquake shakes southern Mexico, causes some damage
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico on Thursday night, causing some damage in part of the southern state of Oaxaca.…
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Mexican soldiers kill 11 attackers near Texas border
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico — Mexican soldiers killed 11 attackers near the Mexico-Texas border Thursday, Tamaulipas state authorities said. Around…
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4 El Paso kids allegedly kidnapped found in Juarez; mom behind bars, dad remains wanted fugitive
EL PASO, Texas – Four young El Paso children described as “missing and endangered” were safely located in Mexico and their mother was arrested on…
Continue Reading US attorney general talks drugs, guns at Mexico meeting
MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Attorney General William Barr discussed a range of security-related topics with Mexican officials Thursday, according to a…
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Homeland Security seeks Pentagon funds for 270 miles of border wall
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to fund the construction of 270 miles of border wall this year as…
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U.S. Senate approves Canada-Mexico trade deal, goes to Trump for signature
WASHINGTON, DC — Senators of both parties came together Thursday morning to pass President Donald Trump’s foremost legislative priority…
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