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Immigration

The latest news on the Biden administration's immigration policy, and the border.


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Judge blocks Biden program that offers legal status to immigrants married to U.S. citizens

The ruling orders the government to stop granting parole under the program, but it doesn't instruct the government to stop receiving applications.
President Joe Biden pauses while speaking
President Joe Biden pauses while speaking

Immigrant families file motion to defend Biden program as Republican states sue

The program offers a form of legal relief known as “parole in place” to an estimated half-million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.
Married couple Ashley de Alba and Rodrigo de la Rosa.
Married couple Ashley de Alba and Rodrigo de la Rosa.

JD Vance dodges on whether Trump's immigration policy would lead to family separations

In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Sen. JD Vance didn’t give a direct answer about whether Trump’s policy proposals for the border would lead to family separation.
Sen. JD Vance
Sen. JD Vance

Texas sues over Biden legalization program for immigrants married to US citizens

Texas has repeatedly clashed with the Biden administration in court over immigration and border issues.
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Image: joe biden sunglasses politics political politician

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24d ago

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Gov. Greg Abbott sent zero migrant buses from Texas to blue cities in July

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vowed at the RNC on July 17 to keep sending the buses, but state government data obtained by NBC News shows no buses left Texas in July.
People walk in front of a parked bus to cross the street outside
People walk in front of a parked bus to cross the street outside

Biden's immigration plan for undocumented spouses could transform lives — and the election

60,000 immigrants married to U.S. citizens and eligible for the "parole in place" program live in swing states. "People are paying attention," one community activist said.
Ashley de Alba and Rodrigo de la Rosa.
Ashley de Alba and Rodrigo de la Rosa.

Fears of a Venezuelan mass exodus increase with election crisis fallout

Backlash toward migrants has intensified in Chile, as well as in Peru and Ecuador, which have similarly tightened requirements for issuing tourist visas to Venezuelans.
Migrants, mostly Venezuelans, cross a river during their journey through the Darien Gap from Colombia into Panama, on Oct. 15, 2022.
Migrants, mostly Venezuelans, cross a river during their journey through the Darien Gap from Colombia into Panama, on Oct. 15, 2022.

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32d ago

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to keep busing migrants north. One problem: Not enough migrants.

Fewer buses from Texas have been arriving in blue cities since the start of the year because of a steep drop in the number of migrants apprehended at the border.
Migrants prepare to board a Border Patrol bus in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Migrants prepare to board a Border Patrol bus in Eagle Pass, Texas.

LGBTQ asylum-seekers chase a life of safety and peace after rape and death threats

The average life expectancy of trans women in Latin America is no more than 35 years of age, the OAS reports. Three LGBTQ+ immigrants detail their harrowing experiences.  
Michelle Carranza smiles outside, the statue of Liberty can be seen across the water in the distance
Michelle Carranza smiles outside, the statue of Liberty can be seen across the water in the distance

Harris talks up immigration plans at packed rally in battleground Arizona

Harris highlighted her agenda in a state that’s on the frontline of border security after not discussing immigration in her previous two campaign stops.
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Image: TOPSHOT-US-VOTE-POLITICS-HARRIS-WALZ

Can Venezuela's political crisis affect migration and U.S. politics?

More than 40% of Venezuelans surveyed before Sunday's election said they would consider leaving the country if Maduro remained in power.
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Image: Nicolas Maduro politics political politician venezuela crisis