Texas National Guard soldiers are seen guarding the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images Texas National Guard soldiers are seen guarding the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas. John Moore/Getty Images A whirlwind of court orders on Tuesday briefly allowed,
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Texas immigration law put on hold; Mississippi cops who tortured 2 men sentenced
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories A whirlwind of court orders has left a controversial Texas immigration law on
After Laken Riley killing, a Georgia bill prompts fears of an immigration crackdown
A coalition of immigrant advocacy groups hold a rally outside of the Georgia State Capitol in protest of HB 1105, a bill which would require local law enforcement to take on responsibilities of immigration and customs enforcements agents as part of a federal program known as 287g. Matthew Pearson/WABE hide
Top Dem in immigration talks says Republicans are ignoring border chaos to help Trump
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., the Democrats’ chief negotiator on the border security talks, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in December. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., the Democrats’ chief negotiator on the border security talks, speaks to reporters at the Capitol
Senate Republicans cast serious doubt on fate of bipartsian immigration deal
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., told reporters that a planned vote on the bipartisan border bill he helped write could be doomed. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., told reporters that a planned vote on the bipartisan border bill he helped write could
Up First briefing: Senate unveils immigration bill; rain, winds batter California
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories After months of talks, three Senators yesterday unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan bill
A California community sees a dip in immigration. Where have all the people gone?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has corralled would-be asylum seekers into what locals are calling open-air detention camps (OADs) in and around Jacumba, Calif. Above, migrants appear inside one of the camps on Jan. 12. Ash Ponders/Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption toggle caption Ash Ponders/Ash Ponders for NPR U.S.
As GOP moves to impeach Mayorkas, he urges Congress to fix a broken immigration system
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, center, arrives at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 17 for negotiations on a border security deal. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, center, arrives at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 17 for negotiations on a border security deal.
An unprecedented year in immigration, and in anti-immigration rhetoric
Migrants huddling for warmth at an unofficial detention camp in Jacumba, California. A record number of people have arrived at the US southern border in the last year. Ash Ponders/Ash Ponders/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ash Ponders/Ash Ponders/NPR Migrants huddling for warmth at an unofficial detention camp in Jacumba, California.
Up First briefing: Texas immigration law; Pope approves blessing for same-sex couples.
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill yesterday that makes entering Texas illegally