Articles By Deanna Garcia
18,663 Migrant Children Arrived at the Border in March
A record number of unaccompanied migrant children arrived at the border in March, leaving the government struggling to find shelter space.
Parents of 445 Migrant Children Still Haven’t Been Found
About 2,800 children were separated from their parents under the Trump administration's “zero tolerance” policy.
NY and NJ Students Taking Online Courses in Other Countries
Some immigrant parents have sent their children back to family in their home countries as they try to balance work and online schooling.
Human Smugglers Spread False Hope to Migrants Through Facebook
Coyotes are using Facebook to tell Central Americans interested in crossing the U.S.-Mexico border that it’s a “100 percent” safe journey.
Migrants Wonder if Sanctuaries Are Still Safe
About 70 undocumented immigrants, many facing final deportation orders, lived in churches to claim sanctuary during the Trump administration.
Undocumented New Yorkers Waiting for Excluded Workers Fund
New York state Democrats say there are at least 275,000 immigrants who would benefit from a $2.1 billion Excluded Workers Fund.
Border Crossings Highest in 15 Years
In March, the Biden administration apprehended more than 170,000 migrants in the U.S.-Mexico border, up 70 percent from February.
National Guard Base Approved to House Unaccompanied Minors
Camp Roberts, an Army National Guard base in California, will help accommodate a rush of unaccompanied minors arriving at the border.
‘Sunday Service’ Protest Demands Cuomo Aid Excluded Workers
Dozens of New Yorkers and politicians demanded Cuomo approve a $3.5 billion fund for workers who haven't gotten federal funds.