Sep 05 Trump to Congress: 'Get ready to do your job' on immigration By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday it was up to Congress to ultimately decide the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants brought into the country illegally as children. Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: Trump administration says it will 'wind down' DACA By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The administration is giving Congress six months to come up with a legislative fix before the government stops renewing permits for people already covered by the program. Continue reading
Sep 04 Trump expected to announce end of protections for young immigrants after six month delay By Jill Colvin and Catherin Lucey, Associated Press Trump had been unusually candid as he wrestled with the decision in the early months of his administration. During a February press conference, he said the topic was "a very, very difficult subject for me, I will tell you. To… Continue reading
Sep 01 As Trump's decision on DACA looms, 'Dreamers' wonder what's next By Marcelo Rochabrun, ProPublica The Trump administration seems poised to eliminate the immigration program, which has allowed almost 800,000 young immigrants to receive renewable work permits. Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: White House says Trump will make DACA decision Tuesday By Erica R. Hendry As a candidate, Trump pledged to end the program launched by President Barack Obama in 2012. Continue reading
Aug 31 Column: If Trump revokes DACA, it will create a humanitarian crisis By Vivek Wadhwa As Americans are still reeling from the shock of hearing their President dignify the actions of hatemongers, there is another social crisis brewing. Starting on Sept. 5, more than a million immigrant children could be kicked out of their jobs,… Continue reading
Aug 31 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Ellis Kim The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Aug 30 Trump remains torn over what to do about young undocumented immigrants By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With a deadline looming, President Donald Trump remains torn over the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children — a decision that will draw fury no matter what… Continue reading
Aug 28 Illinois governor signs law limiting police cooperation with federal immigration officials By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The move puts Gov. Bruce Rauner, a first-term Republican, at odds with his party on immigration issues. Continue reading
Aug 24 5 important stories that deserve a second look By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith, Ryan Connelly Holmes As President Donald Trump returns from his working vacation, here are five stories you might have missed during your own travels. Continue reading