Unaccompanied Immigrant Minor Apprehension Falls By Half Compared to 2014 Figures

The rate of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant minors entering the U.S. has fallen by more than 50 percent.

Number of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Entering US Declining

Migrants from Latin American has more than often been highlighted as the source for immigration in the U.S., but new research found China has surpassed Mexico as “the top sending county for immigrants to the U.S.”

'Historic Levels' of Agents for Border Security, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Says

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson provided a border security update, including the DHS' enforcement policies following President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions of 2014.

Unaccompanied Undocumented Immigrant Children Entering US At Lower Rate in 2015 Fiscal Year

Following the influx of undocumented immigrant children entering the U.S. during 2014, the latest rate during the fiscal year, thus far, has been lower than last year.

US Immigration Agents Instructed to ID Detained Undocumented Immigrants' Deferred Action Eligibility

Under President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, U.S. immigration agents have been instructed to ask apprehended undocumented immigrants if they might qualify for his deferred action programs.

White House, Border Protection Criticize House GOP on Overturning Immigration Executive Actions

The White House criticized Republicans of the House of Representatives for complicating efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the implementation of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Thousands of Undocumented Immigrant Minors Apprehended by Border Patrol to Start Fiscal Year 2015

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) released data on the number of undocumented immigrants already apprehended during the 2015 fiscal year, and according to the numbers, thousands of immigrant children were caught by border patrol agents to kick off the new fiscal year.

Immigration Border Security Memos Call for New Policies, More Border Patrol Agents; What You Need to Know

President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions included deportation deferment for approximately 4.9 million undocumented immigrants, but have also ordered for increased border security.

Immigrant, Minority Groups 'Dismayed' With Profiling Exemptions in DOJ's Revised Guidelines

The U.S. Department of Justice released new guidelines on profiling individuals, but immigrant, minority and religious rights groups remained concerned about exemptions for certain federal agencies.

Border Patrol, TSA Exempt from New Racial Profiling Policies by Justice Department

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced new guidance to ease racial profiling accusations, but immigrant rights groups have voiced concern about the new steps.

Border Security Top Concern For Texans Despite Deaths at U.S.-Mexico Border Hitting 15-Year Low

Following the influx of undocumented immigrant children entering the U.S. this summer, border security became the top important issue among Texans based on new polling statistics.

Thirteen Million Mexicans Immigrated to US in 2013, But Chinese Migrants Outnumber Other Latin Americans

Mexican migrants have entered the U.S. in large numbers, but the United Nations' Department of Economic and Social Affairs revealed the second most common native country is not from Latin America.

Residents of Latin American Feel Least Safe in Global Survey, Fueling Undocumented Immigration from Region

Latin American residents stated they feel less safe in their region compared to other regions worldwide. Latin American security concerns could result in an increase of undocumented immigrants migrating north to the U.S.

Number of Honduran Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Doubles as Mexican Rates Slip

The Department of Homeland Security disclosed the number of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant children that have entered the southern U.S. According to Customs and Border Protection, more children from Honduras traveled into the U.S. than from Mexico and other Central American countries.

US and Mexican Officials Discuss Ways to Curb Border Violence

U.S. and Mexican officials met to discuss ways to curb Border Patrol's use of force at the U.S./Mexico border over the weekend.

US Latinos Divided on Handling Influx of Undocumented Immigrant Children, Reform This Year ‘Very Important’

U.S. Latinos are divided on how to address the influx of undocumented Central American children entering the country, but a majority gave low marks to President Barack Obama's handling of the issue.
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