Immigration

Comparing America’s biggest immigration waves

The first three years of the Biden administration saw an immigration surge at a level last seen in the 1850s. How did that historical wave of immigration differ from today's, and what lessons does it hold?

Trump's homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

The department will be central to Trump's plans for mass deportations and tightened access at the border

Trump’s immigration agenda sets stage for battle over sanctuary cities

Some local officials vowed to fight the new Trump administration

Trump deportation plans face pushback in Colorado

Donald Trump singled out Aurora, Colorado, as an example of immigrant crime that he would solve with mass deportations. Colorado’s governor says he welcomes federal help to deport gang members but will oppose broader plans for migrant deportation. From Aurora, Colorado, Shelley Schlender reports.

Biden administration extends temporary status for 4 nationalities

Homeland Security cites political and economic conditions in Venezuela and storm damage in El Salvador as reasons for deeming them unsafe for return

Pakistan court temporarily blocks deportation of Afghan musicians, singers

The performers fear persecution if forced to return to an Afghanistan ruled by the Islamist Taliban

VOA Spanish: Migrants in Mexico fear cancellation of CBP One appointments

VOA Spanish: First migrant caravan of 2025 leaves heads north

Refugees in Egypt: ‘We leave Sudan, but Sudan does not leave us’

Post-G20 Rio: Promises to address root causes of migration, global displacement

Experts say the world's 20 largest economies have the capacity to mitigate these challenges through effective social policies and collaborative international efforts

December border arrests remain down, ending Biden's term at lowest level

There were about 44,000 arrests during December as of Monday morning, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official