Aline Barros

VOA immigration weekly recap, Aug. 4-10

Here is a look at immigration-related news around the US this week

VOA immigration weekly recap, July 28- Aug 3

Here is a look at immigration-related news around the US and beyond this week

Harris was never 'border czar,' experts say, despite Republican claims

'Czar' is not a legally recognized term under the US legal system

Trump attacks Harris on immigration, calls her 'border czar'

With President Joe Biden withdrawing from reelection, Republican nominee Donald Trump is shifting focus to his likely opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. VOA's Aline Barros says Trump’s Republican Party is attacking Harris’ work on immigration issues, calling her a “border czar.”

VOA immigration weekly recap, July 21- 27

Was Harris a 'border czar'?

VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, July 14-20

VOA immigration weekly recap, July 7- 13

Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week

Election bill unneeded and intimidating, voting rights advocates say

Voting by noncitizens is “exceedingly” rare, said one voting rights advocate

For immigrants, Biden offers some protections; Trump, mass deportations

VOA immigration weekly recap, June 23- 29

Here is a look at immigration-related news around the US this week

Biden, Trump blame each other over immigration issues

Trump criticized Biden over migrants who have illegally crossed the border; Biden said his administration "worked hard" to change the situation at the border

VOA Immigration weekly recap, June 9-15

US Immigration weekly newsletter Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

VOA immigration weekly recap, June 2-8 

A look at immigration-related news from the US and around the world

New asylum restrictions at US-Mexico border explained

The temporary asylum restrictions will come into effect when the daily border arrests exceed 2,500

On immigration reform, US has accomplished next to nothing in decades 

In recent years, attempts to reform US immigration law have been marked by a series of legislative efforts, yet none has achieved a significant breakthrough 

VOA immigration weekly recap, May 26- June 1

A look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week

Immigration conversations start at the table at this Washington restaurant

Immigrant Food founders say the restaurant often partners with local nonprofits to provide resources and support for immigrants

Washington restaurant wants to drive immigration conversation - starting at the table

Immigration is one of the most important issues in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. In Washington, there is a restaurant advocating for immigration reform while fostering community and driving social change through food. VOA immigration reporter Aline Barros has more. Camera: Saqib Ul Islam

VOA immigration weekly recap, May 19-25

Migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border drop

The latest numbers show migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped. Illegal crossings usually increase in the spring, but officials say this April they fell by more than 6% compared with March. VOA’s immigration reporter Aline Barros has more.