Rockland County threatens legal action to block NYC plan to house migrants
Hudson Valley officials are pushing back against Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to bus hundreds of asylum seekers to Rockland County.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Rockland County declares state of emergency to block arrival of NYC asylum-seekers
Hundreds of asylum seekers from New York City are expected to arrive in Rockland and Orange counties as early as Sunday.
Former Police Academy in NYC converts into shelter for new asylum seekers
A former NYPD police academy will temporarily house migrants as the city expects an influx of newcomers.
Manhunt ends: Cut and Shoot is where Texas mass shooting suspect Francisco Oropesa was arrested
“He is behind bars, and he will live his life behind bars," San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said during a news conference on Tuesday night.
Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Mayor accuses Texas governor of targeting Black-led cities with migrant busing
It comes as New York City prepares for a surge of asylum seekers once Title 42 is lifted on May 11.
US readies second attempt at speedy asylum screenings at Mexico border
The Biden administration is making its own attempt at speedy asylum screenings at the border, insisting it will be different than under President Donald Trump.
Tunisia coast sees 210 migrant bodies wash ashore in 2 weeks
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
NYC bracing for surge of asylum seekers as Mayor Adams pleads for federal assistance
NYC officials are requesting that FEMA stop cities from using federal funds to help with the cost of busing migrants to different cities, including New York.
Co-founder of fundraising group promising to help Trump construct border wall sentenced to 4 years in prison
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
Asylum seekers in NYC plead for right to work
NYC officials are urging President Biden to sign an executive order allowing asylum seekers to work immediately after being processed.
Emergency migrant shelter opens in Queens amid growing asylum seeker numbers
Around 15 men have been moved into a motel in Bayside, Queens. Local lawmakers say as many as 110 migrants are expected to be moved in over the next 6-9 months.
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Several dead, missing after boat carrying African natives capsizes in Caribbean
At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
Migrant day laborers struggle to find work in NYC
"No, no, I thought it wasn't like this, if I knew this I would have stayed in my own country. In my country at least there was some work, very little but something."
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40, president says
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Migrants found 'suffocating' in Texas train; 2 dead: police
Officials suggested the deaths and injuries were linked to human trafficking.
Cuban baseball player defects after team's loss to USA in World Baseball Classic
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez failed to show up to his flight back to Havana with the team on Monday.