The president hopes to show Americans he’s taking the border situation seriously after facing stiff criticism from Republicans as the flow of migrants has increased since he took office in January.
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Photos of migrant detention highlight Biden’s border secrecy
A Texas representative says he released the photos because the president’s administration has been refusing media access to the detention center for weeks.
Homeland Security head spars with Congress over border surge
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas repeatedly deflected Republicans who sought to cast the situation along the U.S.-Mexico border as out of control.
Border crossings surge, straining U.S. facilities and putting pressure on Biden
As of Sunday, more than 4,000 children were in the Border Patrol’s custody.
Children packed into Border Patrol tent facility for days, lawyers say
Government figures show a growing crisis as hundreds of children cross the southern border daily and are taken into custody.
Commentary: Legislation a first step toward a more humane, effective immigration system
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 promotes keeping families together and protects vulnerable people, such as survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.
Our View: ICE should say what it’s up to in Maine
A lawsuit is seeking answers about why federal authorities have been moving immigration detainees through Maine.
Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to U.S.
Lawyers said the Trump ban was blocking most legal immigration.
Amid surge, U.S. tries to expedite release of migrant children
Meanwhile, Border Patrol agents are apprehending an average of more than 200 children crossing the border without a parent per day.
Our View: Maine should be a land of opportunity for skilled immigrants
Many well-educated Mainers are not able to make full use of their education and training.