Tag: Immigration & Border Security

Senate Votes Against Biden DHS Loosening Immigrant Public Charge Standards

The Senate approved legislation on May 17 that could nullify a loosened Biden administration rule for deciding whether immigrants to the United States are likely to become public charges. Fifty lawmakers, including two Democrats, voted “yea,” while 47 voted “nay.” The measure is a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress…


Biden Admin Released 2,700 Illegal Immigrants Into US Despite Court Order Blocking Parole Program

Biden administration officials proceeded to release more than 2,700 illegal immigrants into the United States through a special parole policy mere hours after a federal court ordered a pause to the practice. The state of Florida sued the Biden administration last week in a challenge to the administration’s parole program, which allowed border officials to…


6,400 Illegal Migrants Released Without Court Dates Before Biden Admin Parole Policy Blocked

Over 6,000 illegal immigrants were released into the United States without receiving an alien registration number or a court date under the Biden administration’s new parole policy, according to court documents filed on Monday. The 6,413 releases took place on May 11, prior to the temporary restraining order (TRO) taking effect, according to the court…


NYC Mayor Eric Adams Considering Converting 20 School Gyms to Shelters for Illegal Immigrants

Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams has plans to convert up to 20 gymnasiums linked to public schools into makeshift shelters for illegal immigrants arriving in the city. Adams confirmed the illegal immigrant shelter plan in an interview with PIX 11 on Tuesday morning, amid concerns from local parents about child safety and how…


Judge Blocks NYC From Busing Illegal Immigrants to Orange County

A New York Supreme Court judge has temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Eric Adams from busing illegal immigrants to Orange County, located in upstate New York. Earlier this month, officials in two counties—Rockland and Orange—had made emergency declarations and denounced Adams over his plan to bus illegal immigrants from New York City to neighboring communities and provide…


Judge Blocks NYC From Busing Illegal Immigrants to Upstate County

A New York Supreme Court judge has temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Eric Adams from busing illegal immigrants to Orange County, located in upstate New York. Earlier this month, officials in two counties—Rockland and Orange—had made emergency declarations and denounced Adams over his plan to bus illegal immigrants from New York City to neighboring communities and provide…


Homeless Veterans Replaced by Illegal Immigrants at Hotel in NY Suburb

To make room for illegal immigrants transported from New York City, 15 homeless military veterans were moved from their housing at a hotel in New York state’s Hudson River Valley region. The veterans, who were staying at The Crossroads Hotel in Newburgh, a city in Orange County about 70 miles north of New York, were…


Federal Judge Expands Block on Biden Policy to Fast-Track Release of Illegal Immigrants

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a preliminary injunction on the Biden administration’s “parole with conditions” policy that would allow federal authorities to release illegal immigrants into the country without a court date. Judge T. Kent Wetherell, who placed a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the policy last week, on Tuesday found that Florida would…


Florida Answers Texas Call for Law Enforcement Support at the Southern Border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that the state will send drones, planes, law enforcement personnel, and other resources to help Texas defend the southern border amid the illegal immigration crisis. DeSantis’s announcement comes in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s urgent request sent to fellow governors earlier on Tuesday to send reinforcements in the wake…


More Than 4,000 Illegal Immigrant ‘Gotaways’ Since Title 42 Ended: Border Patrol Chief

United States Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz has reported that approximately 4,316 illegal immigrants crossed the U.S. southern border and evaded Border Patrol authorities in the first three days after Title 42 expired on May 11. On Monday morning, Ortiz tweeted a summary of the Border Patrol’s enforcement activity in the first 72 hours after…