Feb 25 Minnesota Somali group says rejecting federal grant was right By Amy Forliti, Associated Press The leaders of a Minnesota nonprofit that works to improve the lives of young Somalis knew the stakes were high when they rejected $500,000 in federal funding earlier this month. Continue reading
Feb 25 Immigrants, fearing Trump's deportation policies, avoid doctor visits By Ike Swetlitz, STAT As President Trump continues to step up immigration enforcement, medical centers say the changes are indeed keeping immigrants out of hospitals and clinics. Continue reading
Feb 24 The teens caught in the middle of Austin's Sanctuary City debate By Jordan Vesey Texas is divided between groups fighting to keep immigrants safe from federal agents and those who say immigration is a privilege, not a right. Continue reading
Feb 24 Texas man faces deportation after years of protected status By Associated Press Immigration officials began deportation proceedings this week against a Houston-area father of two who says he had lived for years in the U.S. under a protected status given to some immigrants. Continue reading
Feb 24 Democrats invite immigrants to Trump's first address to Congress By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democrats have invited immigrants and foreigners to President Donald Trump's first address to Congress in an effort to put a face on those who could be hurt by the Republican's policies. Continue reading
Feb 24 Photo: Deported from the U.S., walking the border By News Desk A Mexican who was recently deported from the U.S. carries a black bag Feb. 22 next to the Tijuana river, in Tijuana, Mexico. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 9:00 For a 'smart' secure border, 'we need some creativity,' says Rep. McCaul By PBS News Hour The Trump administration is continuing its push to increase security both along the southern border and at U.S. points of entry. Judy Woodruff speaks with Texas Rep. Michael McCaul, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, who has just… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 9:25 U.S. and Mexico share diplomatic dialogue amid tensions By PBS News Hour The two heads of the State and Homeland Security Departments traveled to Mexico for what was originally seen as a fence-mending mission after months of diplomatic turbulence. But with new, tougher U.S. immigration policies taking shape, the visit was what… Continue watching
Feb 23 Kelly: No use of U.S. military to enforce immigration By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Kelly pledged Thursday that America won't enlist its military to enforce immigration laws and that there will be "no mass deportations."… Continue reading
Feb 22 AP fact check: Did border agents have their hands tied under Obama? By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Assertions from the White House that immigration-enforcement agents had their hands tied in the last administration are difficult to square with the massive deportations of Barack Obama's presidency. Continue reading