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August 13, 2022

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No settlement for separated migrant families amid criticism

November 22, 2021 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A lawyer for migrant families negotiating a settlement agreement with the U.S. government pushed back at increasing criticism of a proposal to pay compensation to them. Attorney Lee Gelernt of the American […]

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US limits immigration arrests at schools, ‘protected’ areas

November 6, 2021 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. immigration authorities will limit arrests at schools, hospitals and other “protected” areas under guidelines issued last week by the Department of Homeland Security, part of a broader effort to roll back […]

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Biden rule to shield ‘Dreamers’ seeks to bypass Congress

September 28, 2021 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration on Monday renewed efforts to shield hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the United States as young children from deportation, the latest maneuver in a long-running drama […]

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US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

September 9, 2021 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At least 50,000 Afghans are expected to be admitted into the United States following the fall of Kabul as part of an “enduring commitment” to help people who aided the American war […]

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US pipelines ordered to increase cyber defenses after hack

May 27, 2021 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive in response to the ransomware hack that disrupted gas supplies in several […]

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ICE deportations fall to record low under Biden

May 6, 2021 North State Journal Staff

The number of deportations carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fell to the lowest monthly level on record in April, a drop that comes as illegal border crossings remain at a 20-year high, […]

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Biden OKs more foreign seasonal workers

April 22, 2021 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden’s administration announced an increase Tuesday in the number of temporary seasonal workers who will be allowed to work in the U.S. this year as the U.S. economy recovers from […]

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Biden admin’s immigration policy stretching federal resources

March 4, 2021 North State Journal Staff

New internal documents from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show how quickly the number of child migrants crossing the border is overwhelming the administration’s stretched resources, according to a new report by […]

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Biden tries to reset relationship with Mexican president

March 2, 2021 Mark Stevenson, Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Joe Biden looks to dismantle the last administration’s immigration agenda, he worked Monday to build a partnership with someone who found an unexpected understanding with Donald Trump: Mexican President Andrés […]

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Sen. Josh Hawley stops ‘quick confirmation’ for Biden Homeland Security nominee

January 21, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked quick consideration of President Joe Biden’s Homeland Security nominee, Alejandro Mayorkas, on Tuesday. “Mr. Mayorkas has not adequately explained how he will enforce federal law and secure […]

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