Southern Border

A senior Lebanese security official met with the head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) to discuss the security situation on Lebanon’s southern border. Unifil’s mandate is set to expire in 2026 after 48 years of peacekeeping, and it has faced criticism from both Israelis and Lebanese for perceived failures.

Sen. Mark Kelly criticized the Biden administration’s border policies, stating they created a 'crisis at the southern border' through welcoming policies that allowed undocumented immigrants to enter legally. He acknowledged the ability to critique the former president without fear of reprisal.

The Supreme Court ruled to sharply limit the right to asylum for migrants who say they are fleeing persecution. Asylum seekers may now be turned away at the southern border.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum-seekers must fully cross into the United States to apply for asylum, rejecting the argument that standing at a port of entry on Mexico’s side qualifies as 'arriving in the U.S.' under the Immigration Nationality Act. The majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, emphasized the ordinary meaning of 'arrives in,' while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, calling the decision a violation of refugee law.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum-seekers must cross into the United States to apply for asylum, rejecting the argument that standing at a port of entry on Mexico’s side qualifies as 'arriving in the U.S.' Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, calling the decision a violation of refugee protections. The ruling aligns with the Trump administration’s policy of limiting asylum access at the southern border.

The USDA has updated its border policy to permit dog owners to bring their pets into Mexico across the southern border, provided specific requirements are met.

The USDA is now allowing dog owners to bring their pets across the southern border into Mexico, under certain requirements.

House conservatives in the House are pushing to codify President Trump’s border policies, demanding a vote by July 4 and warning that policies reducing southern border crossings could be reversed after Trump leaves office. The policies are described as having significantly cut down crossings.

The Trump administration reports that over 3 million illegal immigrants have left the U.S. in his first year back in office, including 2.2 million self-deportations through the CBP Home app. Border apprehensions have dropped 94% from Biden's monthly average, with the administration crediting tougher enforcement policies and a deterrence effect on illegal immigration attempts.

The Trump administration reports over 3 million illegal immigrants have left the U.S. in his first year back in office, including 2.2 million self-deportations through voluntary programs. Border apprehensions have dropped 94% compared to Biden's monthly average, with the administration crediting tougher enforcement policies and the CBP Home app for encouraging voluntary departures.

The US deported nine individuals to Sierra Leone, marking the country's participation in receiving third-country migrants. The move was widely condemned by rights groups despite the immigration crackdown being popular with Republican voters and achieving the lowest undocumented border crossings in years. However, experts warn the policy could result in nearly $500 billion in lost tax revenue over the next decade.

President Trump claimed the Trump administration's southern border management is the best in U.S. history, citing a 99.9% decline in legal immigration. The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is disputing this assertion, pushing back against Trump's interpretation of its immigration data.

The FAA and Pentagon approved a high-energy laser counter-drone system for use along the U.S. southern border after confirming its safety through a New Mexico assessment. The system was tested at El Paso Airport, marking a significant step in counter-drone technology deployment.