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Some shelters in Mexico's side of the border are becoming overwhelmed as rejection of migrants rises

Sonora, south of Arizona, is seeing many arrivals. Others in Texas and California have not felt the pressure yet, according to The Associated Press

Latin Times

DHS Secretary Mayorkas denies increase in CBP One appointments after crackdown on asylum seeking

The official said the government has "limited capacity" to process requests given through the app

Latin Times

Democrats agree Biden had to act on immigration – but they’re split over his asylum order

Some feel limiting US-Mexico border crossings will protect the country, while others say ‘it violates American values’

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Democratic Senator begins inquiry of ICE center in Texas after allegations of poor conditions

Georgia's Jon Ossoff sent a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the conditions in the center in El Paso, which is operated by a private company

Latin Times

Biden administration gets sued over executive action cracking down on asylum seeking

The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which had already anticipated its willingness to do so

Latin Times

Eight people with suspected ISIS ties arrested in New York, Philadelphia and LA after crossing southern border

The suspects, from Tajikistan, were allowed to enter the country last year after being vetted, though no national security risks were detected at the time,

The Independent UK

Six migrants die while attempting to cross the border through Texas amid scorching heat wave

Border Patrol said they died as a result of "heatstroke and dehydration." Temperatures in southern Texas reached 106 °F last week

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Mayorkas defends Biden's asylum restrictions, says they aim to increase use of legal pathways

"Our intent is to really change the risk calculus of individuals before they leave their countries," said the DHS secretary in an interview

Latin Times

Mayorkas insists immigration order not at odds with Biden’s campaign promise

Homeland security head also defends timing of president’s border action as measure faces criticism from both parties

The Guardian - US

Alejandro Mayorkas Discusses Border Security And Resource Challenges

Learn about the challenges faced by the Department of Homeland Security in managing asylum claims and border security amid resource constraints and executi...

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Secretary Mayorkas Defends Biden Administration's Immigration Policies

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas defends Biden administration's immigration policies, emphasizing lawful pathways for asylum seekers and the need for b...

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Donald Trump Criticizes Biden's Border Security Executive Action

Former President Trump criticizes Biden's border security executive order in Arizona rally, while Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas defends the policy.

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What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees

Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement

The Independent UK

How U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul helped convince Speaker Mike Johnson to support Ukraine aid

McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia.

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WEKU

Biden's new asylum rule would have 'minimal' impact on unauthorized border crossings

The new rule allows immigration oficials to speed up the asylum-petitioning process by assessing the person's criminal background within days, instead of months or even years.

WEKU

Aid workers are doubtful of a U.S.-built pier near Gaza; RFK Jr.'s dead brain worm

A pier off Gaza for aid is expected to be installed soon, but aid workers have questions. RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain. The WHO says he's not alone.

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Is Biden's border plan working? Here's how the top immigration official says it is

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sat with Morning Edition to discuss the president's approach to migrant arrivals and where he feels the strategy has worked.

The Guardian - US

Vulnerable Biden tries to straddle both sides with new asylum rules

The president is under pressure from Republicans and progressives as humanitarian crisis builds and immigration remains a key voter issue

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Department of Homeland Security pilots new Artificial Intelligence program for immigration process

The program seeks to train officers to review applicants for refugee states in the U.S.. The machine would not make asylum decisions.

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Biden Administration To Wind Down Controversial Intelligence 'Experts' Group

The Biden administration disbands intelligence group following legal challenges and concerns about political bias.

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US Government Forms AI Safety And Security Board

US government partners with AI companies to secure critical infrastructure and combat AI-driven threats.

The Independent UK

Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas

The CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”

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Republicans Target Vulnerable Senate Democrats Over Mayorkas Impeachment Dismissal

Senate Republicans leverage Democrats' dismissal of Mayorkas impeachment to criticize border policies and Democratic incumbents in upcoming elections.

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U.S. Border Patrol Seizing Cannabis Shipments In New Mexico

Learn about the recent seizures of state-authorized cannabis shipments in New Mexico by U.S. Border Patrol and the resulting concerns and pushback from off...

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Photos of the week ending April 19, 2024 - Roll Call

A short-lived impeachment and another threat to vacate the speaker’s chair highlighted the week on Capitol Hill.

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