Nielsen Meets with ICE Employees, Tours San Ysidro Port of Entry
Secretary reviewed implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols, which will require certain migrants to await the processing of their immigration claims in Mexico. Keep Reading
Trump Tweet of Muslim Prayer Rugs at Border Sparks Controversy
The credibility of the Washington Examiner story has come into question, as no prayer rugs were provided as proof or described. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Why Deterrence Is Not the Answer to Reducing Asylum-Seeking Migrant Flows
Only actors making cost-benefit calculations and perceiving there to be a viable alternative to their actions are responsive. Keep Reading
Homeland Security Committee Asks Nielsen to Testify on ‘Failed Border Security Agenda’
Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) wrote to Nielsen that her next appearance before the committee is "overdue." Keep Reading
Mexico Suggests Work Visas for Central Americans, Wants U.S. to Do Same
Lopez Obrador, who took office on Saturday, said he would discuss immigration with Trump in coming days, including increasing investment. Keep Reading
Economists Find High Cost and Low Benefit to Border Fence for US Workers
The wall did not significantly curtail migration, according to the research. Further analysis showed that the expansion of the wall largely harmed American workers. Keep Reading
Border Crossing Closed, CBP Fires Tear Gas at Approaching Migrants
San Ysidro remained shut for several hours at the end of the holiday weekend. Massive lines were reported at the closest border crossing, Otay Mesa. Keep Reading
Wait Times Increase Indefinitely Along Southern Border as CBP Resources Allocated to Caravan Watch
Department of Defense personnel are installing concertina wire, and pre-positioning jersey barriers, barricades, and fencing as requested by CBP under Operation Secure Line. Keep Reading
Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department Adopt Asylum Rule to Turn Back Caravan
The asylum rule says that aliens who unlawfully cross the border or falsely claim asylum because of fear or persecution from their home countries will not be admitted. Keep Reading
With Migrant Caravan Trekking into Southern Mexico, U.S. Weighs Ways to Avert Asylum Surge
GOP senators want "safe third country" agreement, while incoming Mexican president wants U.S. investment. Keep Reading
