Joel Rose

Joel Rose appears in the following:

Texas Gov. Abbott's migration crackdown hasn't exactly gone as he planned

Friday, May 13, 2022

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has been testing the limits of how much his state can do to curb unauthorized migration. But Abbott's sweeping crackdown hasn't always gone as planned.

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On immigration, advocates say a 'shadow Trump administration' is tying Biden's hands

Friday, May 13, 2022

A federal judge in Louisiana holds a hearing today about the future of Title 42. Immigrant advocates say it's the latest attempt by Republican-led states to block Biden's immigration agenda in court.

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Title 42 was meant to slow COVID at the border. It's being used to manage migration

Saturday, April 30, 2022

The pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 are technically a public health policy. But the debate in Washington has shifted to whether or not they're an effective tool for managing the border.

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The future of Title 42

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The future of the pandemic order Title 42 that gave the government power to quickly expel migrants remains in limbo in the courts. DHS Secretary Mayorkas is testifying on Capitol Hill this week.

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The White House is dropping COVID border restrictions. Republicans want them to stay

Thursday, April 07, 2022

A COVID aid bill that President Biden says is crucial to dealing with the next phase of the pandemic has been stalled as Republicans try to force the CDC to keep border restrictions in place.

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The State Department makes it easier for anyone to help resettle refugees

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

Because refugee resettlement agencies are stretched thin, the U.S. is testing a new approach. Groups of regular people are sponsoring Afghan refugees in communities where they've rarely gone before.

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Lifting pandemic border restrictions could result in an influx of migrants to U.S.

Saturday, April 02, 2022

The CDC says it will end the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 on May 23. But some lawmakers are concerned that lifting those restrictions could lead to a record influx of migrants.

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Public health officials may lift pandemic border restrictions. Critics warn of chaos

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Homeland security officials say they're bracing for a possible record migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Public health officials must decide whether or not to extend pandemic border restrictions.

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DHS officials brace for a new surge at the border if pandemic restrictions are lifted

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Homeland security officials say they are planning for a possible increase in migration, as the Biden administration faces growing pressure to end pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42.

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Most Americans don't like Biden's Ukraine response and worry about inflation

Thursday, March 24, 2022

A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds that most Americans give President Biden low marks for his handling of the war in Ukraine, and concerns about inflation are overshadowing positive news about the economy.

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Ukrainians trying to get to the U.S. are having trouble getting visas

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

More than 3 million Ukrainians have fled their homes since the Russian invasion began. The U.S. has pledged to help — but Ukrainian-Americans are finding it difficult to bring their relatives over.

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Thousands of Afghan refugees are still living in hotels while they wait for housing

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Six months after the Kabul airlift, the last Afghan refugees have left temporary camps at military bases in the U.S. But many families are still living in hotels while they wait for permanent housing.

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Pressure to end pandemic restrictions mounts as Ukrainians reach the U.S. border

Friday, March 11, 2022

One Ukrainian family was allowed to enter the U.S. after being denied entry under border restrictions known as Title 42. The Biden administration faces renewed pressure to end the Trump-era policy.

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Tens of thousands of Ukrainians can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation

Thursday, March 03, 2022

The Biden administration will grant temporary protection from deportation to tens of thousands of Ukrainians who are already living in the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security announced.

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A key pillar of Biden's immigration policy is going on trial this week in Texas

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Much of President Biden's immigration agenda has already been blocked by federal judges. Limits on ICE enforcement could be the next policy to fall when a judge in Texas holds a trial this week.

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Texas takes its fight over Biden's border policies to judges appointed by Trump

Monday, February 14, 2022

Texas is leading the legal challenge against the Biden administration's immigration policies — and winning. But critics accuse the state of "judge shopping" for appointees of former President Trump.

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Gov. DeSantis may stop Florida migrant shelters from caring for unaccompanied kids

Friday, February 11, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to stop migrant shelters in Florida from caring for unaccompanied children. That's dividing Cuban-Americans in a state with a long history of welcoming children.

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Biden's limits on ICE offered hope. But immigrant advocates say he's broken promises

Friday, January 21, 2022

The Biden administration promised big changes on immigration enforcement, including limits on whom ICE should arrest and deport. But so far, advocates say the reality is falling short of the rhetoric.

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Biden's limits on ICE offered hope. But immigrant advocates say he's broken promises

Thursday, January 20, 2022

The Biden administration promised big changes on immigration enforcement, including limits on whom ICE should arrest and deport. But advocates say the reality is falling short of that lofty rhetoric.

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6 in 10 Americans say U.S. democracy is in crisis as 'The Big Lie' takes root

Monday, January 03, 2022

A year after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds that Americans are pessimistic about the future of democracy, as false claims about the 2020 election persist.

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