Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Stories
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Illegal crossings hit Biden-era low as migrants wait longer for entry
The number of migrants trying to cross the southern U.S. border illegally has gone down significantly. But migrants still face long waits using a government app for asylum claims.
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A look at Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on immigration
Early in Joe Biden's presidency, VP Kamala Harris was tapped to bring solutions to "root causes of immigration." We take a look at her record and why she's perceived to be vulnerable on an issue that became a political liability of the current administration.
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GOP vows to make America safe again. Statistics contradict their growing crime claims
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday night, Republicans promised to “make America safe once again.” They say crime is up nationwide. Is it?
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Border town firefighters scramble to save migrants from extreme summer heat
Over two hot days, the Sunland Park Fire Department responded to 10 calls to help migrants overcome by heat illness. Firefighters say heat emergencies are increasingly common along the border.
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U.S. Border officials attribute increased migrant deaths to extreme heat
In New Mexico, a group of firefighters is assisting the Border Patrol in rescuing migrants in the Southern New Mexico desert.
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Biden administration extends protected status for up to 309,000 migrants from Haiti
TPS is not a permanent legal status but protects against deportation, allows migrants to get a work permit, and sometimes travel authorization.
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Fact check: What did Biden and Trump claim about immigration in the debate?
Immigration is playing a big role in the 2024 election and was featured in Thursday night's presidential debate on CNN. NPR looks at the facts behind the candidates' claims.
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Biden's plan will shield undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation
Executive actions from the White House will offer parole to up to half a million immigrants
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Biden to announce a plan to give protection from deportation to certain migrants
President Biden is expected to announce a new executive action to shield certain migrants from deportation at a White House event on Tuesday.
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Blocked from asylum, many migrants juggle their choices: try to cross again or give up
“We made the mistake of crossing illegally… But that’s the desperation of a person who fears for the safety of his loved ones,” says an immigrant deported days after crossing through the Arizona border.
