Oscar Leeser

Omaha's "Welcomes the Stranger" assists El Paso, amid a surging migrant crisis as the U.S. border city seeks aid from nationwide communities.

Omaha group assists El Paso shelters amid migrant crisis

A bipartisan bill would replace Title 42, and allow border agents to deport immigrants who cross illegally without a hearing.

Sinema, Tillis bill would allow immigrants to be deported without hearing

The Homeland Security Department is asking the Defense Department for 1,500 troops to assist with administrative work at the border.

Biden administration aims to send 1,500 troops to southern border

The mayor of El Paso, Texas, estimates 10,000 to 12,000 immigrants will cross the border in his city after Title 42 ends May 11.

El Paso declares emergency, mayor says 12K migrants could cross May 11

President Biden announced a new immigration program that will allow 30,000 immigrants a month to come into the United States legally.

Biden announces immigration program, will deport those who don’t use it

The Border Patrol shut down an immigration checkpoint in New Mexico as illegal crossings surge. A retired agent said that could impact border security.

Border Patrol closes highway checkpoint as immigration surges

Locals from El Paso, Texas responded to what they say has been an "intrusive" migrant influx over the last year.

El Paso residents respond to migrant influx at America’s Southern border

Both the mayor of New York City and the governor of New York are calling for more help dealing with the influx of migrants sent from Texas.

New York leaders call for ‘federal solution’ to migrant crisis