Newsy is on the ground in South Texas, where migrants are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in massive numbers. Shelters and processing systems in the area are so overwhelmed the Biden administration is scrambling to alleviate pressure, and releasing some migrants without court dates.
'No Information': Newsy Talks To Migrants Released Without Court Dates
The Biden administration is now releasing some asylum-seekers at the border without a court date, an unprecedented move amid a massive surge.
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Texas' migrant arrest law will remain on hold under new court ruling
The 2-1 ruling from a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stops the Texas law from temporarily taking effect for a second time.
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Texas awaits ruling on controversial immigration law
The law would allow Texas authorities to arrest people suspected of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
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A day on a ranch along the US-Mexico border
Rancher Jim Chilton has lived along the southern border for over 30 years and explains firsthand what life is like amid an ongoing migrant crisis.
Candidate named Literally Anybody Else running for president
A Texas man legally changed his name as he hopes to attract disgruntled voters to his presidential campaign.
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FCC considers rule change to make 988 suicide hotline more accessible
The agency could require phone companies to direct calls for help based on the caller's physical location rather than their area code.
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Caitlin Clark offered $5M to join Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league
The 22-year-old has already shared her intention to declare for the WNBA draft after this season, but Ice Cube thinks there's a way she can do both.