Aline Barros

Harris talks immigration and leans into her record as prosecutor while Trump still promises mass deportations

Immigration is one of the top issues in the upcoming U.S. election. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning on her achievements as a prosecutor, while former President Donald Trump blasts the current administration’s record and promises mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. VOA’s immigration reporter Aline Barros has more.

Trump attacks Harris on immigration, calls her 'border czar'

With President Joe Biden withdrawing from reelection, Republican nominee Donald Trump is shifting focus to his likely opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. VOA immigration reporter Aline Barros says Trump’s Republican Party is attacking Harris’ work on immigration issues, calling her a “border czar.”

For immigrants, Biden offers some protections; Trump, mass deportations

Washington restaurant drives US immigration conversation

Immigration is one of the most important issues in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. In Washington, there is a restaurant advocating for immigration reform while fostering community and driving social change through food. VOA’s reporter Aline Barros has more.

Washington restaurant wants to drive immigration conversation -- starting at the table

Immigration is one of the most important issues in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. In Washington, there is a restaurant advocating for immigration reform while fostering community and driving social change through food. VOA’s immigration reporter Aline Barros has more.

Migrant encounters at US-Mexico border drops

The latest numbers show migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped. Illegal crossings usually increase in the spring, but officials say this April they fell by more than 6% compared to March. VOA’s immigration reporter Aline Barros has more.

Biden campaign advertisement reminds voters of opponent's ‘zero tolerance’ migration policy

President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign recently launched a digital ad aimed at Latino voters, seeking to remind them of former president Donald Trump's controversial “zero tolerance” family separation policy at the U.S.-Mexico border. VOA’s immigration reporter Aline Barros has more.

VOA Explainer: Who can vote in US elections?

As the U.S.’s 2024 elections edge closer, several questions have been asked, including whether immigrants who are awaiting naturalization can vote. VOA’s Aline Barros filed this report which explains the nation’s voting process and who can cast their ballots.