Apr 25 Federal judge rules against decision to end DACA program By Associated Press A federal judge ruled Tuesday against the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation, calling Homeland Security's rationale against the program "arbitrary and capricious."… Continue reading
Jan 26 Lawsuit from civil rights group says government failed to release information about voter fraud commission By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Voting rights advocates have expressed concern that the agencies might be working together as part of an effort by Trump and some commission members to justify his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud. Continue reading
Dec 15 White House to push merit-based immigration in new campaign By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin, Associated Press The White House is embarking on a major campaign to turn public opinion against the nation's largely family-based immigration system ahead of an all-out push next year to move toward a more merit-based structure. Continue reading
Dec 15 Homeland Security adds new requirements for visa waiver countries By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program are now being asked to fully comply with a program in which they use U.S. counterterrorism information to screen travelers. Continue reading
Dec 12 Homeland Security chief says other states should emulate Texas ban on sanctuary cities By Will Wessert, Associated Press "I hope other states follow this lead," she said, calling for an elimination of a "shadow society outside the rule of law."… Continue reading
Dec 05 Senate confirms Kirstjen Nielsen to lead Homeland Security By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen as President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Dec 05 Border arrests fall to 45-year low, but deportations soar in Trump’s first year By Elliot Spagat and Jill Colvin, Associated Press After Trump took office, ICE arrests surged 40 percent from the same period a year earlier. Continue reading
Nov 07 U.S. ends temporary residency permits for Nicaraguans, defers on Hondurans By Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press The Trump administration is planning a January 2019 end to a temporary residency permit program for 5,000 citizens from Nicaragua who have lived in the United States for almost two decades. Continue reading
Oct 19 Deported DACA recipient drops case against the government By Joshua Barajas A federal judge in San Diego agreed to dismiss the case Thursday after the government fulfilled a records request and Juan Manuel Montes had decided to not press forward with the litigation, The San Diego Union Tribune reported. Continue reading
Oct 19 Thousands eligible for DACA renewals failed to apply in time By Jill Colvin, Associated Press About 21,000-22,000 young immigrants, many brought to the country illegally as children, did not submit their status renewal applications in time, according to preliminary data from Homeland Security. Continue reading