Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week
Share of Americans who say immigration should be decreased reached its highest number since 2001, yet most still believe immigration is a positive for the country
The boat sank near the Colombian resort islands of San Andres and Providencia, east of Nicaragua
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called this week for dialogue with Syria concerning the return of millions of refugees, following protests and rioting by Turks who want their government to stop hosting refugees from Syria’s 13-year-old civil war. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Between the southernmost tip of the United States and Cuba lies a body of water called the Florida Straits. Coast Guard vehicles patrol these waters daily, looking for migrants illegally trying to enter the U.S. VOA earlier this year got an exclusive flight with the U.S. Coast Guard on patrol.
US and China working together to reduce illegal migration
Judge accuses Republican attorney general of “outrageous” conduct
Just south of the Florida mainland lies a string of islands called the Florida Keys. The southernmost tip is Key West. Its location makes it a natural first stop — and eventual home — for migrants, especially those fleeing Haiti and Cuba. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti reports on how it's changing Key West.
US support includes helping with flights to repatriate migrants who enter Panama without legal status
New policy keeps families moving every 60 days
Here is a look at immigration-related news around the US this week
Lack of money for charter flights, sour diplomatic ties and other operational challenges make it more difficult to deport people to many countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America
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