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.
Posted: 11:31 p.m. EDT Mar 22, 2021
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Texas immigration law SB4: Is it unconstitutional?
An attorney defending Texas’ plans told a panel of federal judges that the law may have "went too far," but that will be up the court to decide.
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Appeals court to decide if Texas immigration law violates Constitution
The law remains on hold as the U.S. Justice Department is suing, arguing Texas is trampling on federal authority to enforce immigration laws.
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Sheriffs worry about housing detained migrants at US-Mexico border
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Trump loses bid to halt lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
The suits brought by lawmakers and police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seek damages for harm they say they suffered that day.
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Virginia fisherman hears gunshot, then finds body in the water
The man had been fishing in the Appomattox River when he heard the gunfire, and then saw a set of headlights pull away from the water.
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Trump more agitated as hush money jury selection continues
Former President Trump expressed dismay that he is not on the campaign trail and complained the courtroom was "freezing" during jury selection.