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White House asks judge to change protections for migrant children in government custody

One female leopard seeks an uninterested mate, while another navigates the challenges of pregnancy.

News Wrap: Bondi directs federal prosecutors to pursue death penalty for Luigi Mangione

News Wrap: At least 25 people seeking help killed at Gaza aid sites

News Wrap: Georgia election officials seek return of materials taken during FBI raid

Airs Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

According to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, as of late 2023, the U.S. immigration court system faced a backlog of more than 3 million pending cases. This number has more than doubled since 2019 and continues to grow, placing immense pressure on the system. Immigration judges are currently being asked to handle an average of 4,500 cases each and so struggle to manage their caseloads effectively. This backlog includes a mix of individuals seeking asylum, appealing deportation orders, or addressing other immigration-related issues. To get some insight into the challenges the system faces we talk with a retired Immigration Judge who spent 24 years hearing cases.

Airs Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

A 6-part series exploring the biggest questions on the frontiers of science.

Airs Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.