The Biden administration has come under fire for waiving 26 federal laws in order to construct roughly 20 miles of additional border wall in South Texas. President Joe Biden defended the decision, saying that the Trump-era funding for the barrier must be used to stop illegal migration from Mexico. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas rejected criticism of the decision, saying that the Biden administration was bound by law to follow through with the project. The decision has sparked debate among both Democrats and Republicans, with some arguing that the wall is necessary and others contending that it is a waste of money and a violation of human rights.
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On Sunday, a church roof collapsed during a Mass in northern Mexico, killing at least nine people and injuring around 50. Search and rescue teams worked late into the night to search for survivors and other victims, and the Mexican government has expressed its condolences and offered its support to the local community. A memorial service is being planned for the victims.
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old baby at a Bronx day care. The husband of the day care's owner was apprehended in Mexico after being seen on security footage carrying bags out the back alley of the day care on the day of the incident. Three other people have already been charged in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Biden administration has announced an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Venezuelan migrants, allowing recent arrivals to apply for deportation protections and work permits. This move is in response to the growing number of people fleeing the South American country and elsewhere to arrive at the U.S. border with Mexico, as well as the request from cities struggling to house asylum-seekers. The TPS program was created to offer a temporary safe haven to migrants from countries facing humanitarian crises, and Venezuelans who arrived in the U.S. before March 2021 are eligible for the program.
A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court's ruling that would have required Texas to remove its controversial floating river barriers from the Rio Grande. The barriers, which are intended to deter migrants from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, were installed by the state of Texas and will remain in place for the time being. The Justice Department had argued that the barrier was a violation of the U.S. Constitution and the International Boundary and Water Commission Treaty of 1970, while Texas argued that the barrier was necessary to protect the state from illegal immigration. The appeals court's decision is only temporary, and the case will continue to be litigated in the courts.
Liam Payne, former One Direction star, has been hospitalized with a serious kidney infection and will postpone his upcoming South America tour to focus on his health. Fans have been sending him well wishes and understanding his decision to prioritize his health, and Payne is expected to reschedule the tour at a later date.
A federal judge in Austin, Texas is set to consider the legality of a floating barrier installed by Texas in the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. The Justice Department has argued that the barrier is a violation of international law and should be removed, while the state of Texas has argued that the barrier is necessary to protect the border and deter illegal crossings. The outcome of the case could have implications for the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Residents of the southwestern United States are facing a new threat as Tropical Storm Hilary moves north towards the region, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially "life-threatening" flash flooding. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm, which made landfall Sunday in the northern part of Mexico's Baja California. Wildfires have left burn scars in the region, making it particularly vulnerable to flooding. A tropical storm warning has been issued and residents are urged to take necessary precautions.