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Panama Frees Dozens of Migrants Deported From US, Give Them 30 Days To Leave
Following international criticism, Panama has released dozens of migrants deported by the US, who were held for weeks in a remote camp in the Central American nation. Panama authorities have given them 30 days to decide their next move.
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"Gangs Will Go After Him": El Salvador Bishop Urges US To Not Deport Son
The top Anglican bishop of El Salvador has urged the United States not to deport his son back to the troubled Central American nation, fearing brutal gangs who have threatened to murder the 34-year-old for refusing to work for them.
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US Supreme Court Allows Trump Asylum Restrictions To Take Effect
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed asylum restrictions by President Donald Trump's administration to take effect, preventing most Central American migrants from applying at the US border.
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US Judge Blocks Donald Trump Move On Asylum-Seekers
A federal judge on Monday blocked a move by President Donald Trump's administration that would have prevented most Central American migrants from seeking asylum at the US border.
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Crackdown On Immigrant Families To Start Sunday, Says Trump
A nationwide wave of arrests of immigrants facing deportation will commence over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, confirming that the plan, intended to discourage a surge of Central American migrants, was on track after a delay.
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Donald Trump Says He is Confident Mexico Will Enforce New Immigration Deal
US President Donald Trump on Saturday predicted Mexico would strongly enforce a new deal under which it agreed to expand a controversial asylum program and boost security on its southern border to stem Central American migrants trying to reach the United States.
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"You Want A Cookie?": US Border Agents Offer Snacks, Medical Checks
The deaths of two Guatemalan children in December and the massive groups of Central American families crossing the border are increasingly transforming the Border Patrol's role from national security to humanitarian relief.
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Would "Totally Be Willing" To Shut Government Over Wall Funding: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would "totally be willing" to shut down the federal government unless Congress authorized $5 billion to fund his long-promised wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, according to a Politico interview published on Wednesday.
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"Arrest, Detain And Deport": Donald Trump On People Entering US Illegally
Anyone entering the US illegally would be arrested, detained and then deported back, President Donald Trump has warned as he threatened three Central American nations to halt a migrant caravan from heading to America or lose millions of dollars in foreign aid.
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Deported After Trump's Order, Central Americans Grieve For Lost Children
Before deporting him in shackles last week, U.S. immigration agents handed Honduran asylum-seeker Melvin Garcia his few possessions and a small blue wallet belonging to Daylin, the 12-year-old daughter they had taken from him.
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Deported Migrant Parents Grieve As Opposition In US Steps Up Pressure
Central American migrants deported from the US without their children spoke of their anguish at seeing their families split under President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" approach Saturday, as protesters kept up the pressure against the "barbaric" policy.
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Donald Trump Vows Immigration Action On Wednesday
US President Donald Trump said his administration would "be taking strong action" on immigration later on Wednesday but gave no other details about any planned steps.
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Asylum Seekers' Hope Shatters With US Top Court Ruling
The US Supreme Court sidestepped a turbulent debate over illegal immigration on Monday, turning away an appeal by a group of asylum-seeking Central American women and their children who aimed to clarify the constitutional rights of people who the government has prioritized for deportation.
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US Immigration Crackdown Heats Up For Tech Workers And Border Crossers
Encouraged by a sharp downturn in illegal border crossers, the US administration is ramping up a crackdown on undocumented immigrants, taking aim at both Central American laborers and Indian tech workers in Silicon Valley.
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Hillary Clinton Calls For An End To US Immigration Raids
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Monday for an end to raids by US officials to deport undocumented Central American families, saying they were divisive and sowing fear in immigrant communities.
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Panama Frees Dozens of Migrants Deported From US, Give Them 30 Days To Leave
Following international criticism, Panama has released dozens of migrants deported by the US, who were held for weeks in a remote camp in the Central American nation. Panama authorities have given them 30 days to decide their next move.
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"Gangs Will Go After Him": El Salvador Bishop Urges US To Not Deport Son
The top Anglican bishop of El Salvador has urged the United States not to deport his son back to the troubled Central American nation, fearing brutal gangs who have threatened to murder the 34-year-old for refusing to work for them.
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US Supreme Court Allows Trump Asylum Restrictions To Take Effect
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed asylum restrictions by President Donald Trump's administration to take effect, preventing most Central American migrants from applying at the US border.
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US Judge Blocks Donald Trump Move On Asylum-Seekers
A federal judge on Monday blocked a move by President Donald Trump's administration that would have prevented most Central American migrants from seeking asylum at the US border.
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Crackdown On Immigrant Families To Start Sunday, Says Trump
A nationwide wave of arrests of immigrants facing deportation will commence over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, confirming that the plan, intended to discourage a surge of Central American migrants, was on track after a delay.
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Donald Trump Says He is Confident Mexico Will Enforce New Immigration Deal
US President Donald Trump on Saturday predicted Mexico would strongly enforce a new deal under which it agreed to expand a controversial asylum program and boost security on its southern border to stem Central American migrants trying to reach the United States.
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"You Want A Cookie?": US Border Agents Offer Snacks, Medical Checks
The deaths of two Guatemalan children in December and the massive groups of Central American families crossing the border are increasingly transforming the Border Patrol's role from national security to humanitarian relief.
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Would "Totally Be Willing" To Shut Government Over Wall Funding: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would "totally be willing" to shut down the federal government unless Congress authorized $5 billion to fund his long-promised wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, according to a Politico interview published on Wednesday.
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"Arrest, Detain And Deport": Donald Trump On People Entering US Illegally
Anyone entering the US illegally would be arrested, detained and then deported back, President Donald Trump has warned as he threatened three Central American nations to halt a migrant caravan from heading to America or lose millions of dollars in foreign aid.
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Deported After Trump's Order, Central Americans Grieve For Lost Children
Before deporting him in shackles last week, U.S. immigration agents handed Honduran asylum-seeker Melvin Garcia his few possessions and a small blue wallet belonging to Daylin, the 12-year-old daughter they had taken from him.
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Deported Migrant Parents Grieve As Opposition In US Steps Up Pressure
Central American migrants deported from the US without their children spoke of their anguish at seeing their families split under President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" approach Saturday, as protesters kept up the pressure against the "barbaric" policy.
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Donald Trump Vows Immigration Action On Wednesday
US President Donald Trump said his administration would "be taking strong action" on immigration later on Wednesday but gave no other details about any planned steps.
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Asylum Seekers' Hope Shatters With US Top Court Ruling
The US Supreme Court sidestepped a turbulent debate over illegal immigration on Monday, turning away an appeal by a group of asylum-seeking Central American women and their children who aimed to clarify the constitutional rights of people who the government has prioritized for deportation.
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US Immigration Crackdown Heats Up For Tech Workers And Border Crossers
Encouraged by a sharp downturn in illegal border crossers, the US administration is ramping up a crackdown on undocumented immigrants, taking aim at both Central American laborers and Indian tech workers in Silicon Valley.
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Hillary Clinton Calls For An End To US Immigration Raids
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Monday for an end to raids by US officials to deport undocumented Central American families, saying they were divisive and sowing fear in immigrant communities.
