Mar 30 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump’s unparalleled presence in the courtroom. Continue reading
Mar 29 Europe seeks to increase deportations, quietly adopting Trump administration tactics By Sam McNeil, Giada Zampano, Associated Press The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to "return hubs″ in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration. Continue reading
Mar 26 Appeals court sides with Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press The opinion from a panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a lower court ruling that required that a native of Mexico arrested for lacking legal documents be given a bond hearing before an… Continue reading
Mar 18 U.S. to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries By Matthew Lee, Associated Press After April 2, there will be 50 countries whose citizens are subject to the requirement, which was rolled out by the Trump administration last year as it cracked down on visa overstays and more broadly moved to curtail illegal migration. Continue reading
Mar 16 Supreme Court to hear case over push to end legal protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria. Continue reading
Mar 16 Afghan man who worked with U.S. military dies after being taken into ICE custody in Texas By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press An Afghan immigrant whose family said had worked with U.S. forces in his home country died at a Texas hospital after having been detained by immigration authorities, according to officials. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 5:49 Pregnant migrant girls held at Texas center criticized for inadequate care By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams Since July, the Trump administration has been sending all pregnant unaccompanied minors apprehended by immigration enforcement to a single group shelter in Texas. Some of the administration's own child welfare officials object to this policy, saying the facility lacks specialized… Continue watching
Mar 03 Minnesota launches probe that could bring charges against federal immigration officers By Sarah Raza, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press A Minnesota prosecutor announced an investigation Monday that may lead to charges against federal officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for misconduct during an immigration enforcement crackdown. Continue reading
Mar 03 3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths By Joshua Barajas Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle. Continue reading
Feb 27 Judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported By Steve Karnowski, Ed White, Associated Press A federal judge on Friday extended an order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported, saying a Trump administration policy turns the “American Dream into a dystopian nightmare.”… Continue reading