Democratic mayors from some of the nation’s largest cities are meeting in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Nov. 2, to ask for more resources in handling the immigration crisis. Mayors from Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Houston are asking the federal government for help. New York City Mayor Eric Adams was planning to be in attendance but…

Texas is taking the federal government to court over border protection. A significant development occurred on Monday, Oct. 30, when a federal judge issued an order preventing U.S. Border Patrol agents from removing or cutting the razor wire installed by the state along the border. This order comes in response to Texas’ lawsuit against the…

In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. Border Patrol allowed over 900,000 migrants who entered the country illegally to move into the interior of the United States, according to recently released Customs and Border Patrol data. The data underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining border security and ensuring lawful immigration. A total of 908,669 migrants were…

A year has passed since Elon Musk assumed leadership at what is now known as “X,” formerly Twitter. With ambitious plans for a free speech platform turned super app, Musk’s tenure has been nothing short of eventful. Since Musk’s takeover, X has faced its share of challenges. Third-party data from Apptopia suggests a significant drop…

Republicans in the Senate are at odds as they review a request from President Biden to pass a $106 billion national security package. Though the package has received bipartisan support, it’s still missing the Senate votes it needs to pass. The national security package includes: In order for the package to clear the Senate filibuster…

Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged in 2023, reaching 2.47 million encounters. The Biden administration is working to address the immigration crisis but faces additional pressure from Texas. The state has filed multiple lawsuits accusing the administration of obstructing its efforts to curb illegal immigration. In September, federal courts sided with Texas, allowing the…

Recent figures from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paint a concerning picture of the situation at the southern border. In September, there were a record-breaking 270,000 migrant encounters, contributing to a total of 2.47 million encounters for fiscal year 2023. This marks the second consecutive year with encounters surpassing 2 million. Governmental response CBP is…

As U.S. meat processing plants face labor shortages, they rely on migrant workers to bridge production gaps. Some of these migrant workers, however, are actually minors who are working illegally. In October, federal agents discovered over two dozen minors, reportedly from Guatemala, working unlawfully at a Kidron, Ohio poultry plant. NBC News reported that these…

The immigration crisis is straining New York City’s shelter system. In an effort to alleviate some pressure, Mayor Eric Adams announced a 60-day limit for migrant families to stay in shelters. The new rules require asylum-seekers who reach the shelter time limit to leave their current shelter and reapply for admittance. This move comes as…

Texas is facing challenges in light of new border security measures. According to Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, in just the first 16 days of the new fiscal year, the migrant situation continues to present challenges. Owens reported that more than 18,000 “known gotaways” have made their way into the states. Texas is exploring various…