Immigration

Politics

Migrants are showing up at the U.S. Southern border in historic numbers. Here's why

The migrant surge at the Southern border hit a record of over 2.4 million. Republicans say it's a failure of Biden's policies. The U.N. says, globally, there's never been so many displaced people.

Law & Courts

ICE releases investigation into immigrant's death after months of 'inexcusable' delay

Under pressure, the government released a report examining the death of an immigrant in ICE custody. The report found multiple failures, but did not indicate they caused the migrant's death.

For these asylum-seekers, a Tukwila church offers temporary comfort and refuge

Latin America

A survivor recalls horrors of Mexico's migrant center fire that almost killed him

A man from El Salvador describes inhumane treatment by Mexican authorities leading up to the deadly fire at a migration detention in Mexico in March.

National

On N.Y.'s Staten Island, anti-immigration protests intensify as migrants stream in

New York City has been housing migrants in makeshift shelters throughout the city. In some areas, it has led to protests and court challenges.

National

Despite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the border

Immigration authorities arrested more families in August than in any month on record. U.S. officials have long grappled with discouraging families from coming — and found there are no easy solutions.

'Being a citizen means you are free': One immigrant’s journey toward American citizenship

The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is often a long and complicated one. RadioActive’s Eva Solorio talked with a family member about his journey to becoming an American citizen after immigrating from Mexico at eight years old.