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Trump administration officials insist that there is a “right way” for families fleeing persecution to seek asylum in the United States: Come to an official port of entry. But such families are still finding themselves in a lot of trouble. Continue Reading
The total number of apprehensions on the southwest border fell to 34,114 in June compared to 40,338 the month before. But border crossings often dip in the summer. Continue Reading
Government officials say they’ll meet a pair of court-ordered deadlines to reunite children with their parents. But doing so, HHS Secretary Alex Azar warned, could mean relaxed standards for vetting those parents. Continue Reading
You can listen to the radio interview with Richard Eeds by clicking on the article. Continue Reading
Educated workers are leaving the state in search of a brighter future. Continue Reading
The aim is to combat child abuse in the community and improve children’s health, education and lives. Continue Reading
Advocates worry the cost and complexity of using detention facility phones could hamper family reunification efforts that have already been plagued by chaos and confusion. Continue Reading
When U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order two weeks ago ending family separations, Evelyn Becerra heard the news and decided to leave Guatemala with her 2-year-old daughter. Continue Reading
Parents held in immigration detention without their kids say the phones barely work and they still don’t know when they will see their children again. Continue Reading
Congregants at Harlingen’s Lighthouse Fellowship Church in Texas said the president was right to split up families that entered the country illegally. Continue Reading
Many Rio Grande Valley residents have farmed land along the border fence for decades. On hot summer days, they mow their lawns and repair trucks, take care of ailing relatives and sip coffee at local convenience stores. What they don’t do, they say, is worry about a crisis at the border. Continue Reading
The president owes both his election and his long-term impact to the Senate majority leader. Continue Reading
Spaceport backers say creating facilities now will position them for a profitable future. New Mexico is one of many places across the nation making such investments. Continue Reading
After being released from custody, the parents have learned the whereabouts of their children, a shelter director said. But there are more hurdles before they’re reunited. Continue Reading
Demesia Padilla had previously resigned amid questions about possible preferential treatment of a former client. Continue Reading