Watch: 6-Year-Old Girl, Alone, Breaks Through Immigration Noise With A Phone Number
"First, I want to take a bath. A really hot bath," she tells her cousin over the phone.
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El Paso Sheriff Bars Deputies From Working At Facility Holding Child Migrants
"We don't support the current administration's position of separating children simply to discourage illegal immigration," Sheriff Richard Wiles said in explaining his decision.
House GOP Leaders Delay Vote On Compromise Immigration Bill
The immigration debate in the House this week demonstrates deep divisions inside the House Republican conference and spotlights a controversial issue just months ahead of the midterm elections.
ICE Temporarily Closes Portland Office Amid Tumult Of Protests Across U.S.
"Security concerns" persuaded Immigration and Customs Enforcement to shutter its office there for at least two days. But the Oregon city isn't the only place feeling unrest over immigration policy.
'We Want No Part Of It': Airlines Say Flights Are Not For Separating Families
American Airlines, United and Frontier issued statements Wednesday asking that authorities refrain from using their flights for a controversial immigration policy that the president later walked back.
Melania Trump Pressured President Trump To Change Family Separation Policy
"She's been talking to him about it from the very beginning," a White House official told NPR.
Trump Signs Order To End Family Separations
The order says that while the administration will "rigorously" enforce immigration laws, it is "also the policy of this Administration to maintain family unity ...."
'Shame!': Protesters Shout At DHS Head Kirstjen Nielsen, Eating At Mexican Restaurant
The embattled Homeland Security secretary ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant in Washington, D.C. — and was targeted by protesters angered by her agency splitting up migrant families.
Pope Joins Calls To End Family Separations, Says He Stands 'With Refugees'
"A person's dignity does not depend on them being a citizen, a migrant, or a refugee," Francis tweeted Wednesday.
What We Know: Family Separation And 'Zero Tolerance' At The Border
The Trump administration has a policy of separating families at the border, which means children are detained at Border Patrol facilities for up to three days and then moved to shelters.