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20 GOP - led states ask federal judge to halt migrant sponsorship program
The program will allow up to 30,000 migrants from four crisis-stricken countries to enter the U.S. legally each month if they have American sponsors.The program will allow up to 30,000 migrants from four crisis-stricken countries to enter the U.S. legally each month if they have American sponsors. -
2024 GOP candidates: U.S. should reject Gaza refugees
All of the leading Republican presidential candidates for the 2024 elections in the U.S. are taking a hardline stance against accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza. This comes as the war in Gaza threatens to create a large number of refugees. Form...All of the leading Republican presidential candidates for the 2024 elections in the U.S. are taking a hardline stance against accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza. This comes as the war in Gaza threatens to create a large number of refugees. Form... -
7 questions about migration and the US-Mexico border, answered
Last year, there was a significant increase in the number of people crossing the US-Mexico border. This article provides answers to seven key questions about migration and the border situation. The recent immigration deal in Congress, aimed at enhanc...Last year, there was a significant increase in the number of people crossing the US-Mexico border. This article provides answers to seven key questions about migration and the border situation. The recent immigration deal in Congress, aimed at enhanc... -
A last sticking point in border security negotiations is humanitarian parole. Here's what that means
The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat...The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat... -
As House adjourns, Senate delays holiday recess to work on immigration deal
The House of Representatives has adjourned for Christmas recess and will return in the new year, while the Senate has decided to delay its holiday break and continue working on an immigration deal, as well as aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Majori...The House of Representatives has adjourned for Christmas recess and will return in the new year, while the Senate has decided to delay its holiday break and continue working on an immigration deal, as well as aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Majori... -
Biden's new move is playing offense on border politics. But will voters be swayed?
President Biden is taking a new approach to border politics by going on the offensive, as Republicans in Congress blocked bipartisan legislation on border security. Biden criticized Republicans for being afraid of former President Trump and accused h...President Biden is taking a new approach to border politics by going on the offensive, as Republicans in Congress blocked bipartisan legislation on border security. Biden criticized Republicans for being afraid of former President Trump and accused h... -
Border fights loom over immigration talks
When a small group of senators met recently to kick-start the latest iteration of immigration negotiations, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a member of the group, laid out his starting line: the border…When a small group of senators met recently to kick-start the latest iteration of immigration negotiations, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a member of the group, laid out his starting line: the border… -
Border life goes on despite bill failure and threat to 'shut it down.'
The failure of a bill and threats to "shut down the border" have left border residents confused and frustrated. The meaning of these statements differs for those living on the border compared to politicians in Washington, D.C. Art historian and forme...The failure of a bill and threats to "shut down the border" have left border residents confused and frustrated. The meaning of these statements differs for those living on the border compared to politicians in Washington, D.C. Art historian and forme... -
Democrats could face tough immigration votes on reconciliation bill
Democratic senators are bracing for the possibility of high-pressure votes on immigration during the budget reconciliation debate this week.Democratic senators are bracing for the possibility of high-pressure votes on immigration during the budget reconciliation debate this week. -
Democrats Seek Unity as Border Measures Loom on Climate Bill
Immigrants’ rights advocates on and off Capitol Hill are bracing for a fight if GOP senators use Democrats’ reconciliation bill to push amendments restricting immigration.Immigrants’ rights advocates on and off Capitol Hill are bracing for a fight if GOP senators use Democrats’ reconciliation bill to push amendments restricting immigration. -
GOP Targets Immigration Boss, Will Hold Hearings In Arizona : The NPR Politics Podcast
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy will lead fellow Republican lawmakers on a trip to Arizona this week, part of an effort by his caucus to boost the profile of border security as an issue through messaging that spuriously links migrants to drugs an...Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy will lead fellow Republican lawmakers on a trip to Arizona this week, part of an effort by his caucus to boost the profile of border security as an issue through messaging that spuriously links migrants to drugs an... -
Her trafficking story became political theater. It ‘isn’t a game,’ she says.
- Karla Jacinto, a survivor of human trafficking, has been thrust into the spotlight after her story was mentioned in a State of the Union rebuttal by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt. - Britt used Jacinto's story to criticize the Biden administration's immigr...- Karla Jacinto, a survivor of human trafficking, has been thrust into the spotlight after her story was mentioned in a State of the Union rebuttal by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt. - Britt used Jacinto's story to criticize the Biden administration's immigr... -
House and Senate diverge on immigration as border fears mount
On one end of the Capitol, Republicans are toiling to get the votes for a sweeping immigration bill. Across the building, bipartisan talks are barely getting started.On one end of the Capitol, Republicans are toiling to get the votes for a sweeping immigration bill. Across the building, bipartisan talks are barely getting started. -
House Approves Stringent G.O.P. Border Bill, Attacking Biden on Immigration
The legislation, which seeks to revive, codify and stiffen a series of border policies pursued by the Trump administration, was timed to be considered on the eve of an expected border surge.The legislation, which seeks to revive, codify and stiffen a series of border policies pursued by the Trump administration, was timed to be considered on the eve of an expected border surge. -
House Republicans hold 1st border hearing of new Congress
Republicans on Wednesday took their first opportunity of the new Congress to illustrate what they call a protracted migration crisis across the southwestern borderRepublicans on Wednesday took their first opportunity of the new Congress to illustrate what they call a protracted migration crisis across the southwestern border -
House votes against impeaching DHS Secretary Mayorkas
The House of Representatives voted against a resolution introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Greene's decision to force a vote on impeachment put vulnerable Republicans in a political...The House of Representatives voted against a resolution introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Greene's decision to force a vote on impeachment put vulnerable Republicans in a political... -
How Biden’s Immigration Fight Threatens His Biggest Foreign Policy Win
The increasing number of people crossing the US-Mexico border is a political vulnerability for President Biden, affecting his approval rating and exposing him to attacks. This crisis is now jeopardizing America's support for the war in Ukraine, which...The increasing number of people crossing the US-Mexico border is a political vulnerability for President Biden, affecting his approval rating and exposing him to attacks. This crisis is now jeopardizing America's support for the war in Ukraine, which... -
Impeachment and Border Talks Put G.O.P. at Odds Over Mayorkas
House Republicans are seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, while Senate Republicans are negotiating a border security deal with him. This divide among Republicans could complicate efforts to reach an agreement on new ...House Republicans are seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, while Senate Republicans are negotiating a border security deal with him. This divide among Republicans could complicate efforts to reach an agreement on new ... -
Johnson fires warning shot at Senate border talks
Speaker Mike Johnson has warned senators negotiating a border deal that their proposal could be "dead on arrival" in the House. In a letter to his colleagues, Johnson expressed frustration with the Senate's inability to reach an agreement and stated ...Speaker Mike Johnson has warned senators negotiating a border deal that their proposal could be "dead on arrival" in the House. In a letter to his colleagues, Johnson expressed frustration with the Senate's inability to reach an agreement and stated ... -
Juan Williams: The GOP’s fake concern on immigration
You know about the old “Big Lie” — that the 2020 election was stolen. Here’s the new “Big Lie” — Republicans in Congress care about illegal immigr…You know about the old “Big Lie” — that the 2020 election was stolen. Here’s the new “Big Lie” — Republicans in Congress care about illegal immigr… -
Lead GOP negotiator: No border package vote this week, 'very hopeful' on deal text
Sen. James Lankford, the lead GOP negotiator on a border-foreign aid package, has announced that there will not be a vote on the bipartisan proposal this week. Instead, Lankford is hopeful that he, along with Chris Murphy and Kyrsten Sinema, can rele...Sen. James Lankford, the lead GOP negotiator on a border-foreign aid package, has announced that there will not be a vote on the bipartisan proposal this week. Instead, Lankford is hopeful that he, along with Chris Murphy and Kyrsten Sinema, can rele... -
Mayorkas defends border record as GOP legislators threaten impeachment
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced fresh attacks from GOP senators who cited reports of migrant child labor exploitation to renew calls for his impeachment.DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced fresh attacks from GOP senators who cited reports of migrant child labor exploitation to renew calls for his impeachment. -
Mayorkas impeachment effort criticized, called 'policy dispute' by group of Democrats
A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ...A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ... -
McCarthy says a meeting with Biden on the shutdown and the border would be 'important'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy believes it is crucial to have a meeting with President Joe Biden to prevent a government shutdown and emphasize the importance of passing the GOP's border security package. McCarthy suggested striking a deal with the pre...House Speaker Kevin McCarthy believes it is crucial to have a meeting with President Joe Biden to prevent a government shutdown and emphasize the importance of passing the GOP's border security package. McCarthy suggested striking a deal with the pre... -
Newsom slams Republicans for blocking immigration reform on visit to Mexican border
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited an immigrant support center near the U.S. border with Mexico. The state expects a greater need for services with the end of the Title 42 policy.Gov. Gavin Newsom visited an immigrant support center near the U.S. border with Mexico. The state expects a greater need for services with the end of the Title 42 policy. -
Republican senators challenge immigration rule change on terrorist support
Ten Republican senators sent a letter to members of the Biden administration this week demanding an explanation for a rule change that will allow some individuals who have materially supported terr…Ten Republican senators sent a letter to members of the Biden administration this week demanding an explanation for a rule change that will allow some individuals who have materially supported terr… -
Republicans Are Divided on Impeaching Biden as Panel Begins New Inquiry
A vote to send the Homeland Security Committee impeachment articles against President Biden for his border policies has underscored rifts in the G.O.P. about whether to try to remove him, and for what.A vote to send the Homeland Security Committee impeachment articles against President Biden for his border policies has underscored rifts in the G.O.P. about whether to try to remove him, and for what. -
Republicans target visas of student protesters. That violates free speech, experts say.
Republicans, including former president Donald Trump, are calling for the revocation of student visas and deportation of foreign nationals who express support for Palestinians or criticize Israel's military response. Experts argue that this would vio...Republicans, including former president Donald Trump, are calling for the revocation of student visas and deportation of foreign nationals who express support for Palestinians or criticize Israel's military response. Experts argue that this would vio...
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