Trump backers air grievances at Texas border rally
Quemado, Texas, US Reuters Hundreds of protesters from around the country flocked to a small Texas border town on Saturday to vent frustration over illegal immigration and show support for former President Donald Trump, who loomed large on T-shirts, banners and signs. The “Take Our Border Back” protest began with a vehicle convoy from Virginia […]
“Take Our Border Back” vehicle convoy to rally near US-Mexico border
Reuters A vehicle convoy carrying Americans opposed to illegal immigration plans to rally at three points near the US-Mexico border on Saturday, with organizers saying the action will focus on peaceful protest and prayer. Critics of the convoy, however, worry it could fuel anti-immigrant sentiment at a time of acrimonious political sparring over the border […]
Franklin Graham’s border tour draws 20,000 signers demanding its cancellation
United States RNS A liberal Christian organisation has launched a petition against Rev Franklin Graham’s southern border tour, calling on venue organisers to withdraw their invitations. The petition, drafted by Faithful America, has so far garnered nearly 21,000 signatures. Franklin Graham speaks in Israel on 23rd January, 2024. PICTURE: Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse. The social justice […]
Seeking asylum in the US: Fuelled by unprecedented border crossings, a record three million cases clog US immigration courts
GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO, of Associated Press, reports on the huge backlog of cases in US immigration courts…
Thirty-one migrants kidnapped in Mexico rescued by authorities
Mexico CityReuters Mexican authorities have rescued 31 migrants who were kidnapped over the weekend in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, officials announced on Wednesday. Presidential spokesperson Jesus Ramirez confirmed the rescue on messaging platform X. “They are already in the hands of the authorities and are undergoing the appropriate medical examinations,” he added, along […]
US to reopen border crossings as illegal immigration drops
Washington DC, US Reuters The US will reopen four legal US-Mexico border crossings on Thursday as high levels of illegal immigration have receded and freed up personnel, US border authorities said on Tuesday. The US will resume operations at an international bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, two crossings in Arizona and another near San Diego, […]
US, Mexico agree to strengthen efforts to curb record migration
Mexico City, MexicoReuters Mexican and US officials have agreed to work together more closely to tackle record migration at their shared border, the countries’ governments said in a joint statement on Thursday, a day after high-level talks on stemming record numbers. Following a visit to Mexico by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the countries […]
Mexico asks for border crossings to reopen during Blinken visit
Mexico CityReuters Mexico pressed US officials to reopen border crossings during a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said on Wednesday, as US officials sought assistance to stem “irregular migration”. President Joe Biden’s administration is seeking help from President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s government to reduce migrant flows and cope […]
Children in need: US faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone
GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO, of Associated Press, reports on how migrant children who arrived alone in the US are being cared for – and the need for more foster families…
Migrant spike at US-Mexico border slows trade as Washington seeks answers
Eagle Pass, TexasReuters Railroad companies and business groups are pressing the US Government to reopen trade routes on the Texas-Mexico border after authorities closed two crossings in response to a rise in migrant crossings in recent days. US Border Patrol apprehended about 10,800 migrants at the south-west border on Monday, according to an internal agency […]