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Segments of the first border wall in Texas since President Trump took office

Homeland Security Secretary Tours Southern Arizona Border, Assesses Department's COVID-19 Response

Acting Homeland Security Secretary visited the ongoing wall construction at the Tucson sector in the Southern Arizona borderlands.

A migrant woman washes her clothes inside a shelter in Tijuana, Mexico,

Asylum Seekers at the Border, Kidnapped for Ransom

Apr 20, 2020 08:40 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Drug cartels are reportedly targeting U.S. asylum seekers for ransom money. Some are tortured, some raped, while others end up in mass graves.

Trump’s Firm Orders Are the Border Wall's Strongest Foundation

Apr 16, 2020 11:27 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

It appears that not even a global threat like the coronavirus pandemic will be enough to impede the progress of a project—at least, not by the wary watch of Trump.

The "Sidewalk School" on the US-Mexico Border

Apr 14, 2020 12:39 PM EDT By Andrea Ano

One woman's school allows migrant children to get an education in a camp for refugees in Matamoros, Mexico.

Securing the Border: Illegal Crossings Down by 60%

Apr 09, 2020 08:43 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Enforcement of immigration deportation has slowed migrants from entering the U.S. – Mexico border. In other news, the construction of the border wall continues during the pandemic.

Immigrant Advocates Plea for ICE to Release Detainees

Apr 03, 2020 12:51 PM EDT By Andrea Ano

Organizations for immigrants and health authorities warn the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the imminent spread of COVID-19 in detention centers.

Dark History: 'Gasoline Baths' at the US-Mexico Border

Mar 28, 2020 07:30 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Find out the story behind the 1917 Bath Riot that inspired German scientists to use a potent mixture in their infamous gas chambers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection police officer talks to a driver as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues at Paso del Norte International Border bridge as taken from Ciudad Juarez,

Illegal Border Crossings Reduced by Half Due to Pandemic Measures

Mar 25, 2020 07:00 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered all illegally crossing border immigrants to be returned to their country ASAP.

The Wider Image: A year documenting migration on Rio Grande

Refugees Who Remain in Mexico Can Not Find Lawyers

Mar 24, 2020 06:37 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, refugees in Mexico rarely find lawyers as they begin to crowd.

Migrants, mainly from Cuba, block the Paso del Norte border crossing bridge after a U.S. appeals court blocked the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, in Ciudad Juarez

US-Mexico Border Situation Exposes Crowd to COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 07:40 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

US-Mexico border current crowd situation may be a hotbed for the COVID-19 infection for the migrants.

Decision of Supreme Court Could Restore Trump's Right to Enforce Immigration Laws

Mar 14, 2020 07:49 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Lawfully, the president has wide authority over the execution of immigration policy and also has the power to impose the "Wait in Mexico" law in particular.

Director the CDC Redfield, testifies about coronavirus preparedness and response in Washington

Coronavirus: CDC Director Says Walls Will Not Hinder the Spread of Virus

Mar 12, 2020 07:21 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Upon being questioned whether “structural barriers” at the border will aid with coronavirus, CDC Director Robert Redfield had the confidence to state the facts.

Mexican City of Mazatlan: "We Are Safe From Coronavirus"

Mar 10, 2020 07:05 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

The city of Mazatlan has declared itself "safe from the virus" after the Grand Princess docked in the city's port on February 17.

Trump Decides to Deploy 160 Active Troops to Border in Response to MPP Program

Mar 09, 2020 08:03 PM EDT By Andrea Ano

Donald Trump, USA President, will promptly deploy 160 active soldiers to accompany the border securities to interfere the continuous flow of migrants that is expected to turn erroneous with the administration's new protocol

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Mexico to Receive Billions in Aid From U.S. to Help Solve Immigration Issues

Nov 21, 2019 10:20 AM EST By Jose Antonio Mendiola

The United States government is planning to give Mexico billions of dollars to help thwart illegal immigration. Will the new Mexican President make the best of it?

Former Lover Of El Chapo and Mexican Congresswoman Caught at U.S.- Mexico Border

Jun 23, 2017 03:45 PM EDT By Ronel Puello

Like a scene out of "Crazy in Love" or "Narcos".