Illegal immigrants seeking asylum at the southern border or who lack documentation would be directed to return to Mexico as they await immigration proceedings.

Less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump is set to enter the White House for his second non-consecutive term, senate lawmakers are hosting a hearing about his controversial ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, said on Friday (January 17) that she would work to reinstate Trump's "remain in Mexico" program, which forced non-Mexican migrants to wait in Mexico while pursuing U.