Migrant bus conditions ‘disgusting and inhuman,’ says former vet who escorted convoys Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A retired veteran hired to work security for migrants being bused out of Texas alleges he witnessed pervasive mistreatment during the long trips to other cities.David Dillard claims he saw migrants being misled about their destinations amid "disgusting and inhuman" conditions... Read More.
Biden admin reaches settlement with ACLU over separated migrant families under Trump Tuesday, October 17 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration and the American Civil Liberties Union have reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if approved, would provide benefits for thousands of migrant families separated under the Trump administration's controversial "zero tolerance" policy to deter illegal southern border crossings.Under the... Read More.
NYC dealing with new migrant surge as number of buses nearly triples in recent days Thursday, October 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York City is seeing signs of the influx of migrant arrivals that communities along the southern border have grappled with in recent weeks. The surge in the city comes amid a record number of asylum-seekers entering the shelter system since... Read More.
New York’s right-to-shelter policy faces scrutiny amid migrant crisis Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is narrowing the timeline in which migrants can stay in city-run facilities as he takes the battle over the state's "right-to-shelter" laws to court.More than 60,000 migrants are in the city's care, according to city officials,... Read More.
Migrant crisis explained: What’s behind the border surge Friday, September 22 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is doubling down on strategies to contain migration as unauthorized border crossings surge across the southwest.The number of migrants apprehended in a single day by the U.S. Border Patrol approached an estimated 9,000 on Wednesday, according to officials who... Read More.
Border communities see uptick in migrant arrivals in recent weeks: Officials Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- From Texas to California, communities along the southern border are dealing with an increase of migrants entering shelters, according to officials.In a statement provided to ABC affiliate KVIA-TV on Monday, El Paso Strategic Communications Director Laura Cruz-Acosta said the region had... Read More.
Colombian migrant father reunites with family after separation, detention at Texas-Mexico border Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- A Colombian migrant father reunited with his partner and 10-year-old daughter in Los Angeles after being apart for more than two weeks following their separation by U.S. border authorities in Texas.The couple, Ambar and Jaen, made the treacherous journey to seek asylum... Read More.
New York City’s rise in migrant students spurs calls for more services, outreach Wednesday, September 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As a new school year begins in New York City, advocates are calling on the city to boost its services for the thousands of migrant children enrolling in classes.New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks told reporters last week that over 19,000... Read More.
LA City Council votes to look into legal action against Texas governor over migrant busing Thursday, August 31 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles City Council is pushing for a probe into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his busing of migrants to the city, including whether he has committed any crime and if the city can pursue a lawsuit.The council voted unanimously... Read More.
Top CEOs call on Biden administration to address migrant influx in New York Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Dozens of the nation's most prominent business leaders called for federal aid and speedy processing of work permits to address an influx of asylum seekers in New York City.The arrival of more than 100,000 migrants from the Southern border has pitted... Read More.
