Latest "Immigration" stories

Texas Senate votes for death benefits for National Guard at border

The bill would give guaranteed death benefits to Texas National Guard troops at the border, putting them on par with benefits offered to law enforcement.

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune

2 days ago

These Marine units are deploying to the southern border

Approximately 550 Marines are heading to the southern border amid the end of pandemic-era immigration restrictions.

By Irene Loewenson

4 days ago

US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border

The officials are opening up other pathways ahead of an expected increase in migrants following the end of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

3 weeks ago

Illinois National Guard to help care for arriving migrants

Illinois' governor called up members of the Illinois National Guard to help organize shelter, food and medical care for migrants arriving from Texas.

8 months ago

Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help — again

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected a similar D.C. request earlier this month.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

9 months ago

DC requests National Guard help with busloads of migrants

Mayor Muriel Bowser formally asked the White House for an open-ended deployment of 150 National Guard members per day.

10 months ago