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#us-mexico-border

US politics

What if we stay in Mexico?' With chances in the US dashed, migrants make new lives south of border

NYC LGBT

With hopes for asylum in U.S. dashed, migrants in Tijuana ponder next moves

Slavik's attempt to seek asylum highlights the desperation and challenges faced by migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

US politics

What if we stay in Mexico?' With chances in the US dashed, migrants make new lives south of border

NYC LGBT

With hopes for asylum in U.S. dashed, migrants in Tijuana ponder next moves

Slavik's attempt to seek asylum highlights the desperation and challenges faced by migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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#new-world-screwworm

Agriculture

Where the New World screwworm has been seen, and why it's a big deal

East Bay (California)

US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico

Agriculture

Where the New World screwworm has been seen, and why it's a big deal

East Bay (California)

US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico

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4 weeks ago

The US Army's silent takeover of the border expands into new areas of Texas and Arizona

Over 600 miles of US-Mexico border is being militarized through the National Defense Areas system.

fromMail Online

Flesh-eating insects found invading US through Mexican migrant route

The New World Screwworm (NWS) lays hundreds of larvae in the wounds of animals and people, which hatch within hours and consume the victim's tissue.

US news

#immigration

NYC parents

Unaccompanied immigrant minors face growing hurdles from the Trump administration crackdown

NYC parents

From crossing the desert to the delivery room: How Erika avoided, for now, being deported and separated from her newborn

On Mexico's Once-Packed Border, Few Migrants Remain

The significant decline in migrant numbers at the US-Mexico border reflects the impact of recent immigration policies.

One month later, Trump's threats remain unfulfilled as Mexican shelters sit empty along border

Mega shelters for deportees in Mexico remain mostly empty, underlining challenges in Trump's mass deportation agenda.

NYC parents

Unaccompanied immigrant minors face growing hurdles from the Trump administration crackdown

NYC parents

From crossing the desert to the delivery room: How Erika avoided, for now, being deported and separated from her newborn

On Mexico's Once-Packed Border, Few Migrants Remain

The significant decline in migrant numbers at the US-Mexico border reflects the impact of recent immigration policies.

One month later, Trump's threats remain unfulfilled as Mexican shelters sit empty along border

Mega shelters for deportees in Mexico remain mostly empty, underlining challenges in Trump's mass deportation agenda.

World politics

We're Trying to Fight the Human Nightmare of Climate Change With Guns

Dallas Cowboys

Sheriff in remote stretch of Texas border reports migrant crossings pick up as smugglers get desperate under Trump

Canada news

Exclusive | Illegal crossings at US-Canada border drop - but enforcement shrinks: 'Opportunity for terrorists'

Mental health

Falls from California-Mexico border wall drop sharply with change in military presence

The number of border wall fall injuries has significantly decreased following heightened security measures and changes in administration policies.

fromWashington Post

Soldiers are arriving at the border - but hardly any migrants are crossing

Troops were deployed to Del Rio, Texas, despite a significant decrease in illegal border crossings.

World politics

fromThe Nation

We're Trying to Fight the Human Nightmare of Climate Change With Guns

Border Security Expo highlights the complexities and tensions within the US border-industrial complex amidst political shifts.

Dallas Cowboys

Sheriff in remote stretch of Texas border reports migrant crossings pick up as smugglers get desperate under Trump

Canada news

Exclusive | Illegal crossings at US-Canada border drop - but enforcement shrinks: 'Opportunity for terrorists'

U.S. officials express alarm over security at the Canadian border, citing risks from dangerous individuals crossing unchecked.

Mental health

Falls from California-Mexico border wall drop sharply with change in military presence

fromWashington Post

Soldiers are arriving at the border - but hardly any migrants are crossing

Troops were deployed to Del Rio, Texas, despite a significant decrease in illegal border crossings.

more#border-security

Mexican girl is granted humanitarian parole to continue receiving lifesaving care in US, lawyers say

A 4-year-old Mexican girl receives humanitarian parole for medical treatment in the U.S. after previous deportation threats.

fromHigh Country News

The promised land remains elusive for asylum seekers - High Country News

Migrants often face dire circumstances due to violence and political persecution, compounded by harsh border policies limiting their options for asylum.

fromHigh Country News

Trump's border wall expansion endangers wildlife and habitat - High Country News

The wall represents a significant threat to wildlife, with over a thousand native species impacted as their ranges are divided by this increasingly fortified barrier.

Pets

Cal Fire rescues three people trapped in drainage pipe under border wall

Cal Fire personnel successfully rescued three individuals who were trapped in a drainage pipe under the U.S.-Mexico border wall, thanks to swift action.

California

DEA warns of a possible alliance between Los Chapitos and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

An alliance between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Los Chapitos could reshape drug trafficking dynamics in Mexico and increase violence.

#wildlife-smuggling

Portland food

Man stuffed 6 parrots in his boots in bizarre border smuggling attempt, officials say

Pets

Man arrested on suspicion of smuggling exotic parakeets inside cowboy boots across California-Mexico border

San Francisco Giants

Man sentenced for illegally trafficking baby spider monkeys across California-Mexico border

Portland food

Man stuffed 6 parrots in his boots in bizarre border smuggling attempt, officials say

Pets

Man arrested on suspicion of smuggling exotic parakeets inside cowboy boots across California-Mexico border

San Francisco Giants

Man sentenced for illegally trafficking baby spider monkeys across California-Mexico border

more#wildlife-smuggling

LA Dodgers

El Chapo's ex-wife, daughter among 17 relatives who crossed US border in surprise deal: reports

El Chapo's ex-wife and family crossed the US border likely connected to a plea deal regarding his son.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Toddler separated from mother deported from the US returned to Venezuela

Maikelys Espinoza Bernal reunites with her mother in Venezuela after being separated at the US-Mexico border, amid various claims regarding her family's background.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Fear and surveillance in the US-Mexico borderlands: There's a lot more open hate'

Border Angels face heightened tensions while aiding migrants near the US-Mexico border due to stricter immigration policies.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Second US military zone along border with Mexico set up to deter migrants

The Texas National Defense Area allows military detention of migrants along the border, expanding military involvement in immigration enforcement.

#immigration-policy

US politics

Exclusive | Illegal border crossings remained near historic lows in April after President Trump's crackdown

Washington DC

Trump moves to hand military control of land near California-Mexico border

from24/7 Wall St.

These Americans Are Not Happy With Trump's Immigration Policies

Illegal border crossings dropped significantly during Trump's first month, marking a record low for 25 years.

Trump's immigration methods face criticism despite some public approval.

US politics

Exclusive | Illegal border crossings remained near historic lows in April after President Trump's crackdown

Washington DC

Trump moves to hand military control of land near California-Mexico border

Trump expands military authority over federal lands at the US-Mexico border to enforce immigration policies.

The directive includes construction and monitoring tasks by the military to manage undocumented migration.

from24/7 Wall St.

These Americans Are Not Happy With Trump's Immigration Policies

Illegal border crossings dropped significantly during Trump's first month, marking a record low for 25 years.

Trump's immigration methods face criticism despite some public approval.

more#immigration-policy

Arts

fromHigh Country News

The poetic contradictions of the Borderlands - High Country News

Tejada's poetry collection 'Carbonate of Copper' explores U.S.-Mexico border complexities, highlighting migration struggles and solidarity amidst ecological crisis.

fromBusiness Insider

What military assets has Trump deployed to the US southern border? Troops, warships, spy planes, and more.

The Trump administration is militarizing immigration enforcement at the US-Mexico border using military assets.

Exclusive | Illegal border crossings hit stunning new low in March, down 94% in a year because migrants are 'scared there are consequences now'

Illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border dropped to a record low, down 94% from last year.

Mission District

California-Mexico border, once overwhelmed, now nearly empty

The number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has drastically decreased, leading to a reduction in humanitarian aid operations.

How open borders fed cartel 'extermination camp' horrors

The border crisis involves significant dangers for migrants due to cartel violence and ineffective immigration policies.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Three people die attempting to cross US-Mexico border amid California storm

Research has found that Trump's immigration policies have led to increasingly dangerous conditions for immigrants. The US president's impenetrable border wall resulted in increased immigrant deaths and devastating injuries from falling.

US news

How Trump's Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration

"Families are terrified. Mr. Trump is employing several hard-line tactics simultaneously: halting asylum indefinitely for people seeking refuge in the United States through the southern border."

US politics

Black Lives Matter

Grupo Frontera's fraught online political moments of 2025 explained

Grupo Frontera aims to focus on music rather than their political identity or affiliations in a polarized climate.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

CBP inspectors at US-Mexico border on alert for egg smuggling

According to Customs and Border Protection, egg discoveries and confiscations have risen by 29% compared to the previous year, raising awareness about egg smuggling.

UK news

Canada news

fromWIRED

The Plight of Migrants Is Deeply Misunderstood. Can a Video Game Help?

Migrants often flee violence and persecution, not merely seeking economic opportunity, as highlighted by Karla Reyesâ interviews and the narrative of their experiences.

#military-deployment

The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border

The Pentagon is deploying 3,000 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to enhance security and curb illegal immigration.

Pentagon Sending Combat Forces to Help Secure Border

The Pentagon is deploying 3,000 additional troops to the border in compliance with President Trump's orders to combat migrant influx.

The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border

The Pentagon is deploying 3,000 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to enhance security and curb illegal immigration.

Pentagon Sending Combat Forces to Help Secure Border

The Pentagon is deploying 3,000 additional troops to the border in compliance with President Trump's orders to combat migrant influx.

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fromwww.npr.org

Up to 3,000 more U.S. troops are ordered to the border with Mexico

New troop deployment to U.S.-Mexico border highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen border security against illegal crossings.

Arts

fromThe Atlantic

A Novel That Boldly Rethinks the Border

Flores's novel explores the U.S.-Mexico border as a complex space of exploitation and boundless potential, challenging conventional narratives.

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