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‘No Easy Answer’: Biden Vows To Take In Migrant Children, But Says Most Families Will Be Turned Away

Elizabeth Trovall / Maria Mendez, TPR

Posted on March 25, 2021 · Biden announced plans to speed up the processing of migrant children traveling alone to the United States, but said his policy of returning most families to Mexico remains unchanged.

Tags Donald Trump El Paso Health and Human Services Joe Biden San Diego U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Immigration

Should Members Of Migrant Caravan Seek Asylum In Mexico?

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on May 1, 2018 · A large group of Central Americans who say they face persecution in their home countries has reached the U.S.-Mexico border

Tags asylum caravan Central Americans Department of Homeland Security mexico Migrant caravan President Donald Trump San Diego U.S.-Mexico border United States

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UPDATE: New Wildfire Erupts In San Diego County

Associated Press / Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on December 8, 2017 · The newly spawned Lilac Fire in San Diego County has already destroyed 20 homes and threatens thousands more. Meanwhile, the Thomas Fire continues to spread northwest of Los Angeles.

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30-Foot Border Wall Prototypes Erected In San Diego Borderlands

John Burnett, NPR

Posted on October 19, 2017 · While the mockups are massive, it's anybody's guess whether they'll ever get built.

Tags border mexico San Diego Trump wall

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says his objective is to reach an agreement with the City’s employees regarding how to deal with the pension issue by the end of the year.

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Kinder Institute Report Suggests Reforms For Houston To Deal With City Pensions Problem

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on August 11, 2016 · Mayor Turner says he is having “constructive” conversations with the stakeholders.

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Biden plan would ban asylum for most immigrants who didn’t seek protection before entering the U.S

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 22, 2023 · The new rule is being slammed by immigrant rights groups as a throwback to the inhumane policies of former President Trump.

Tags asylum seekers Biden immigration policies U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Accused El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to 90 federal charges, including hate crimes

Aaron J. Montes, KTEP

Posted on February 9, 2023 · Accused El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to 90 federal charges including hate crimes.

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The Handling and Classification of Top-Secret Documents; Plus, the Traditions of Lunar New Year

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 26, 2023 · Understanding what gets classified, de-classified, who has access to these records and where they go after a leader leaves office.

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Joe Biden tours El Paso for first border visit of his presidency

URIEL J. GARCÍA, Texas Tribune / Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 9, 2023 · He was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott upon arrival at the El Paso airport. Abbott has been a chief critic of Biden’s immigration policies and has frequently called on him to visit the border over the past year.

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