At the border: For immigrant families, still no word on when they will be reunited
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Two days after President Donald Trump ordered an end to the separation of families at the border, federal authorities Friday cast about for jail space to detain them together, leaving hundreds of parents in the dark on when they would be reunited with their children.Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a notice saying it is looking into creating 15,000 beds for use in detaining immigrant families.
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Two days after President Donald Trump ordered an end to the separation of families at the border, federal authorities Friday cast about for jail space to detain them together, leaving hundreds of parents in the dark on when they would be reunited with their children.Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a notice saying it is looking into creating 15,000 beds for use in detaining immigrant families.
Family says crying girl on Time magazine cover was not separated from mother
A girl shown in a photo crying as a U.S. Border Patrol agent detained her mother and used in a Time magazine cover about the Trump administration's family separation policy was never separated from her mom, several media outlets reported.
A girl shown in a photo crying as a U.S. Border Patrol agent detained her mother and used in a Time magazine cover about the Trump administration's family separation policy was never separated from her mom, several media outlets reported.
Despite an end to family separation policy, attorneys say it's unclear when families will be reunited
SEATAC, Wash. -- Despite President Trump’s executive order declaring an end to the family separation policy, Washington state says the fight is far from over.The state's next move is something it has done 26 times before -- sue the Trump administration.Currently, about 45 parents, mostly moms, are being detained in Washington state.Thirty-five of the 45 were moved from the SeaTac Federal Detention Center to another facility in Tacoma.Immigration attorneys say they do not know what is behind the move and that there are more questions than answers.Also, nine children separated from their parents at the border are in custody in undisclosed locations in Washington.
SEATAC, Wash. -- Despite President Trump’s executive order declaring an end to the family separation policy, Washington state says the fight is far from over.The state's next move is something it has done 26 times before -- sue the Trump administration.Currently, about 45 parents, mostly moms, are being detained in Washington state.Thirty-five of the 45 were moved from the SeaTac Federal Detention Center to another facility in Tacoma.Immigration attorneys say they do not know what is behind the move and that there are more questions than answers.Also, nine children separated from their parents at the border are in custody in undisclosed locations in Washington.
Washington to lead multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration over family separations
Washington will lead a coalition of states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration's family separation policy, attorney general Bob Ferguson said Thursday.
Washington will lead a coalition of states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration's family separation policy, attorney general Bob Ferguson said Thursday.
Confusion and uncertainty at the border after Trump acts
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. government wrestled with the ramifications Thursday of President Donald Trump's move to stop separating families at the border, with no clear plan to reunite the more than 2,300 children already taken from their parents and Congress again failing to take action on immigration reform.In a day of confusion and conflicting reports, the Trump administration began drawing up plans to house as many as 20,000 migrants on U.S. military bases.
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. government wrestled with the ramifications Thursday of President Donald Trump's move to stop separating families at the border, with no clear plan to reunite the more than 2,300 children already taken from their parents and Congress again failing to take action on immigration reform.In a day of confusion and conflicting reports, the Trump administration began drawing up plans to house as many as 20,000 migrants on U.S. military bases.
Seattle mayor joins family separation protest at US-Mexico border
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan traveled to Texas to protest the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that is forcibly separating children from their parents at the border with Mexico.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan traveled to Texas to protest the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that is forcibly separating children from their parents at the border with Mexico.
First lady visits migrant children at Texas detention center
Melania Trump is visiting two Texas facilities housing some of the more than 2,300 migrant children sent by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally.
Melania Trump is visiting two Texas facilities housing some of the more than 2,300 migrant children sent by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally.
Border Divide: Immigration policy and separated immigrant children
Just what kind of crisis is unfolding here along the border depends on who you ask. Some see perhaps one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. The images of children, young children, separated from their families are now ingrained in America's collective conscience. Others see a crisis of border security.
Just what kind of crisis is unfolding here along the border depends on who you ask. Some see perhaps one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. The images of children, young children, separated from their families are now ingrained in America's collective conscience. Others see a crisis of border security.
Immigrant activists fight for the rights of detainees in SeaTac federal prison
SEATTLE -- Immigrant activists said Wednesday they will continue to fight for detainees’ rights after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order ending the separation of detained families.Hundreds packed St.
SEATTLE -- Immigrant activists said Wednesday they will continue to fight for detainees’ rights after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order ending the separation of detained families.Hundreds packed St.
Trump supporters steadfast despite the immigration uproar
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati resident Andrew Pappas supported President Trump's decision to separate children from parents who crossed the border illegally because, he said, it got Congress talking about immigration reform.Niurka Lopez of Michigan said Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy made sense because her family came to the U.S. legally from Cuba and everyone else should, too.Die-hard Trump supporters remained steadfast even as heart-rending photos of children held in cages and audio of terrified children crying out for their parents stoked outrage among Democrats and Republicans alike.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati resident Andrew Pappas supported President Trump's decision to separate children from parents who crossed the border illegally because, he said, it got Congress talking about immigration reform.Niurka Lopez of Michigan said Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy made sense because her family came to the U.S. legally from Cuba and everyone else should, too.Die-hard Trump supporters remained steadfast even as heart-rending photos of children held in cages and audio of terrified children crying out for their parents stoked outrage among Democrats and Republicans alike.
Inslee announces funding to help separated immigrant children in Washington
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Separated immigrant families won't be reunited immediately, government official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The more than 2,300 children separated from their parents at the border as a result of President Donald Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy on illegal crossings won't be reunited with their families immediately, a Department of Health and Human Services official said Wednesday.Kenneth Wolfe, a spokesman for the department's Administration for Children and Families, says their cases will proceed through the system.The children who are separated from their families are turned over to HHS within 72 hours and are then categorized as unaccompanied minors who are eventually placed with sponsors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The more than 2,300 children separated from their parents at the border as a result of President Donald Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy on illegal crossings won't be reunited with their families immediately, a Department of Health and Human Services official said Wednesday.Kenneth Wolfe, a spokesman for the department's Administration for Children and Families, says their cases will proceed through the system.The children who are separated from their families are turned over to HHS within 72 hours and are then categorized as unaccompanied minors who are eventually placed with sponsors.
Gov. Inslee announce boost to immigrant legal aid funding
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced additional emergency funding to support civil legal aid services for immigrant families.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced additional emergency funding to support civil legal aid services for immigrant families.
Trump says he'll be 'signing something' on detained children
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said he would be signing an executive order later Wednesday that would end the process of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the border illegally."We want to keep families together.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said he would be signing an executive order later Wednesday that would end the process of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the border illegally."We want to keep families together.
Homeland Security drafts plan to end family separation at border
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is drafting an executive action for President Donald Trump that would direct her department to keep families together in detention after they are detained crossing the border illegally, according to two people familiar with her thinking.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is drafting an executive action for President Donald Trump that would direct her department to keep families together in detention after they are detained crossing the border illegally, according to two people familiar with her thinking.
Lewandowski on immigrant girl with Down syndrome taken from parents: 'Wah wah'
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Durkan to travel to border to join other mayors protesting family separations
SEATTLE -- Mayor Jenny Durkan will leave Wednesday for the U.S.-Mexico border to join a bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors group calling for the Trump administration "to reverse its inhumane treatment of immigrant families," the mayor's office said Tuesday.President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy separates children from parents after illegal border crossings and puts the children in holding centers, where they have no communication with their parents or even other siblings.“As a mother, it is unconscionable that our country is allowing children to be literally torn out of the arms of their mothers,” Durkan said in a news release. “There is no way to justify the policies and actions of this administration -- they continue to misrepresent the law, leaving families devastated and children traumatized.
SEATTLE -- Mayor Jenny Durkan will leave Wednesday for the U.S.-Mexico border to join a bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors group calling for the Trump administration "to reverse its inhumane treatment of immigrant families," the mayor's office said Tuesday.President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy separates children from parents after illegal border crossings and puts the children in holding centers, where they have no communication with their parents or even other siblings.“As a mother, it is unconscionable that our country is allowing children to be literally torn out of the arms of their mothers,” Durkan said in a news release. “There is no way to justify the policies and actions of this administration -- they continue to misrepresent the law, leaving families devastated and children traumatized.
Youngest migrants held in 'tender age' shelters
Trump administration officials have been sending babies and other young children forcibly separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border to at least three "tender age" shelters in South Texas, The Associated Press has learned.Lawyers and medical providers who have visited the Rio Grande Valley shelters described play rooms of crying preschool-age children in crisis.
Trump administration officials have been sending babies and other young children forcibly separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border to at least three "tender age" shelters in South Texas, The Associated Press has learned.Lawyers and medical providers who have visited the Rio Grande Valley shelters described play rooms of crying preschool-age children in crisis.
Trump, GOP congressional leaders meet amid migrant-kids outcry
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday told House Republicans he is "1,000 percent" behind their rival immigration bills, providing no clear path as party leaders searched for a way defuse the escalating controversy over family separations at the southern border.And it's uncertain if Trump's support will be enough to push any legislation through the divided GOP majority.GOP lawmakers, increasingly fearful of a voter backlash in November, met with Trump for about an hour at the Capitol to try to work out a resolution.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday told House Republicans he is "1,000 percent" behind their rival immigration bills, providing no clear path as party leaders searched for a way defuse the escalating controversy over family separations at the southern border.And it's uncertain if Trump's support will be enough to push any legislation through the divided GOP majority.GOP lawmakers, increasingly fearful of a voter backlash in November, met with Trump for about an hour at the Capitol to try to work out a resolution.
About 50 immigrants in SeaTac federal detention center separated from children
SEATAC, Wash. -- Local immigration attorneys say about 50 immigrants among the 200 being detained at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in SeaTac have been separated from their children.Attorneys say many of them haven't known for weeks now where their children are being held.In a joint letter, Gov.
SEATAC, Wash. -- Local immigration attorneys say about 50 immigrants among the 200 being detained at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in SeaTac have been separated from their children.Attorneys say many of them haven't known for weeks now where their children are being held.In a joint letter, Gov.