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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.
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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.
Biden Halts Visa Ban Keeping Out Foreign Workers
Biden won't renew former President Donald Trump's pandemic ban on issuing visas to skilled foreign workers.
Texas Migrant Facility Holding 16 Times Its Capacity
The facility is supposed to house no more than 250 migrants due to the pandemic, but is currently holding 4,100.
NYC’s Population Expert Predicts City Will Recover After the Pandemic
Joseph Salvo believes the real threat to New York City's population isn’t people leaving; it’s the possibility immigrants stop coming.
How Will Harris Handle the Border Influx?
Vice President Kamala Harris is getting briefings on the Northern Triangle and Latin America and will speak with the region's leaders.
Chinatown’s Community Bank Continues to Survive During Crisis
Abacus Federal Savings Bank customers weren’t only worried about the pandemic, but the rise in violence against the Asian community.
Number of Migrant Children in U.S. Custody Hits New Record
A total of 5,767 unaccompanied children were in Customs and Border Protection custody as of Sunday, an increase from 5,495 on Thursday.
U.S. Needs Estimated 34,100 More Beds for Migrant Children
Repurposed convention centers and military sites to hold migrant children may not be enough to accommodate a surge of border arrivals.