Breaking down the Biden administration's new immigration enforcement guidelines
The Biden administration has unveiled new rules for federal immigration that have been criticized by people on both sides of the debate.
National Security
More Than 800 People Have Been Arrested As The DOJ Clamps Down On Fake Pills
Authorities said they recovered 1.8 million counterfeit pills laced with enough fentanyl to kill 700,000 Americans. "One pill can kill," Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Thursday.
The White House Rolls Out New Guidelines For ICE, But Defends Trump-Era Policy
The Biden administration unveiled new enforcement guidelines today that limit who ICE can target. But at the same time, the administration wants to continue Title 42 expulsions at the border.
Texas Gov. Abbot Has A State Border Force Jailing Migrants, Which Some Say Is Illegal
In Texas, hundred of migrants have been jailed by state authorities. Gov. Greg Abbott has launched his own border crackdown, which critics say is illegal.
Oklahoma Welcomes Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees — Despite The State GOP's Objections
Oklahoma is welcoming more Afghan refugees than any state besides California and Texas. The state Republican party opposes it, but elected GOP leaders are defying it and eager to help new arrivals.
After Arrests And Setbacks, Far-Right Proud Boys Press New Ambitions
One year ago Donald Trump infamously said of the far-right Proud Boys, "stand back and stand by." Some members are now in jail, but the once-fringe group hasn't gone away.
Generals Say They Recommended Keeping U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
The remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie are at odds with comments President Biden made during an interview in August.
Top U.S. Defense Officials Took Lawmakers' Questions On Afghanistan Withdrawal
Top defense officials took questions from lawmakers about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley defended calls he made to China at the end of Trump's presidency.
Biden Says Border Agents Will Be Held Accountable For Misconduct. A Critic Has Doubts
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's internal accountability system is "broken," says Andrea Guerrero of Alliance San Diego. Her group says independent and external investigations are needed.
Defense Officials Testify At Senate Hearing On Afghanistan
Top Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday for the first time since the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.