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Obama Considers Immigration Policy Options Despite Possible Nationwide Backlash

Aug 07, 2014 11:58 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to act on immigration reform in the following weeks, but needs to tread carefully over growing concerns of Americans on the threat of illegal immigration poses to culture and economy, according to Reuters.

U.S. House Passes $694-million Bill to Address Border Crisis; Obama Pledges to Veto It

Ron B. Lopez |

Aug 04, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

The United States House of Representatives passed a US$694 million border bill in a highly contentious vote late Friday before the Congress takes a long break, though it is unlikely to become a law.

Border Crisis, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) arrives for a Republican meeting at the Capitol, Washington, August 1, 2014.

GOP-Led House Passes Dead-On-Arrival Border Bill

Christl Leong |

Aug 03, 2014 03:46 AM EDT

Republican House Representatives passed a bill late Friday that would effectively allow quicker deportation proceedings for migrant youths, winning over the GOP-led house with another legislation that could lead to the deportation of at least half a million immigrants who were granted temporary work permits under Obama's deferred action program.

Border Crisis, children sleep at a detention facility in Brownsville, Texas.

Immigrant Children Infect Agents With Contagious Diseases – DHS

Christl Leong |

Aug 01, 2014 11:15 AM EDT

A report by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) found that unaccompanied immigrant children with contagious diseases have exposed or infected U.S. agents to chicken pox, lice, scabies and tuberculosis.

Grieving Mother of Mexican Youngster Sues Border Police

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 30, 2014 10:31 AM EDT

The mother of Mexican teen who was reportedly shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents is now seeking justice for her son, dubbing the incident as “brazen and lawless.”

Obama and Central American Presidents Join Forces To Resolve The ‘Humanitarian Crisis’

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 26, 2014 05:08 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama implored Central American leaders on Friday to help reduce the influx of young migrants crossing the border warning them that most will be sent back home.

House GOP Presents New Set of Proposals to Solve the Border Crisis

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 24, 2014 02:36 PM EDT

House Republicans’ new solution to the border crisis will be agreeable to both parties, Texas Rep. Kay Granger (R) said as she revealed a new set of recommendations on Wednesday.

Immigration Protesters Stage Mock GOP Funeral In Capitol Complex

Christl Leong |

Jul 23, 2014 11:38 AM EDT

Activists staged a mock funeral for the GOP on Monday in protest of the Republican Party's stance on the border crisis.

Obama Gets Flak For Fundraising Campaign Amid Pressing Foreign Concerns

Christl Leong |

Jul 23, 2014 04:01 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama has embarked on a three-day fundraising event intended to garner support for the Democratic Party in time for the November elections, earning criticism for doing so amid more pressing international crises.

US Congress Deadlocked On Border Crisis Plan

Christl Leong |

Jul 23, 2014 01:28 AM EDT

U.S. lawmakers have grown increasingly uncertain over reaching an accord in Congress to deal with the flood of migrant children crossing the southern border before they are set to leave for summer recess in eight days.

Climnate change denier-in-chief Ted Cruz

US-Mexico Border Crisis: Republicans Return the Blame to Obama, Democrats

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 21, 2014 03:40 AM EDT

Republican Senator Ted Cruz blamed President Barack Obama and the Democrats for the humanitarian crisis at the southern border, Fox News reported on Sunday.

Obama to Act On His Own On The Border Crisis, Democrats Refuse To Alter Immigration Law

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 17, 2014 11:14 AM EDT

Congress was at an impasse on Wednesday Democrats opposed the proposed legal changes on the current immigration law that will expedite the removal of unaccompanied South American children at the South Texas border.

Democrats Oppose Bipartisan Proposal on Expediting the Immigration System

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 16, 2014 11:46 AM EDT

U.S. Senate Democrats oppose the proposed amendment made by bipartisan lawmakers from Texas on the 2008 immigration law deeming it to be “too broad.”

Bipartisan Lawmakers Push For The HUMANE Act To Solve The Border Crisis

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 15, 2014 04:33 AM EDT

Bipartisan legislators from Texas presented a bill to reform the current U.S. immigration law on Tuesday to quickly resolve the humanitarian crisis along the country's southern border.