The Fences Where Spain And Africa Meet
Spain has two tiny enclaves in North Africa, separated from Morocco by fences. Both of them are hugely tempting targets for migrants from across Africa who are desperate to reach Europe.
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Oops: World Leaders' Personal Data Mistakenly Released
An Australian immigration official accidentally exposed passport details, dates of birth and other personal information for 31 world leaders during last year's G-20 summit in Brisbane.
Many Unaccompanied Minors No Longer Alone, But Still In Limbo
Many of the thousands of youths who arrived in the U.S. in 2014 now live with family, awaiting hearings on whether they can stay. But finding legal and mental health assistance remains a challenge.
Immigrants Worry They'll Face Deportation After Deferred Action Delay
Some unauthorized immigrants who are parents of U.S. citizens and green-card holders are worried they may be forced to leave the U.S. because a court ruling has put a hold on their deportation relief.
Federal Agents Carry Out Search For Evidence Of Illegal Support For 'Birth Tourism'
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says some wealthy foreigners seek to give birth to their children in the U.S. so they will obtain U.S. citizenship.
Becoming American: Immigrants Tweet Their Stories
Entrepreneurs and engineers, performers and professors are among those who are sharing their stories about becoming American on Twitter.
Justice Department Appeals Ruling Blocking Obama's Immigration Plan
The Department of Justice filing says a federal judge lacked authority to issue an injunction on President Obama's executive action on immigration.
Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say
The nation's immigration courts are jammed with the asylum cases of some 60,000 unaccompanied minors who crossed the southern border last summer. There are 429,000 cases pending and only 223 judges.
Out Of The Shadows, TV Star Shines A Light On Immigration
Actress Diane Guerrero now stars on shows Jane the Virgin and Orange Is the New Black. But when she was a teenager, her parents were deported. She tells NPR's Michel Martin how it shaped her life.
Court Blocks White House 'No-Release' Detention Policy
The American Civil Liberties Union had challenged the policy of detaining mothers and children seeking asylum in the U.S.