Jul 14 White House to appeal Hawaii judge's decision to loosen travel ban By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press A federal judge in Hawaii further weakened the travel ban by vastly expanding the list of family relationships that visitors can use to get into the country. Continue reading
Jul 03 The Supreme Court just had a quiet term. These high-profile cases are about to change that. By Geoffrey Lou Guray After a low-profile first term, justices will take on politically-charged topics such as the travel ban, religious freedom and partisan gerrymandering. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 3:30 Who's in and who's left out as Trump travel ban takes effect By PBS News Hour President Trump’s executive order banning entry into the U.S. from six majority-Muslim countries finally takes effect Thursday after months of legal and political wrangling. The Supreme Court issued a partial green light earlier this week by only allowing those with… Continue watching
Jun 29 Who's allowed into the U.S., according to new guidelines for Trump's limited travel ban By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration is putting new criteria in place Thursday for visa applicants from six mostly Muslim nations and all refugees, requiring a close family or business tie to the United States. Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court ruling in travel ban case leaves some questions unanswered By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Supreme Court's decision to partially reinstate President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban has left the effort to keep some foreigners out of the U.S. in a murky middle ground, with unanswered questions and possibly more litigation ahead. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 7:34 Trump's travel ban, reinstated but restricted, will raise questions about who can enter U.S. By PBS News Hour President Trump’s revised travel ban will be tested this fall at the Supreme Court. On the final day of their term, the justices reinstated a limited version of the order, affecting travelers from six majority-Muslim countries. Judy Woodruff discusses the… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 3:23 News Wrap: U.K.'s Theresa May strikes deal to bolster party By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Monday, British Prime Minister Theresa May struck a deal with a Northern Ireland party to bolster her minority government. Also, President Trump again accused former President Obama of failing to stop Russian interference in the… Continue watching
Jun 26 Supreme Court orders new arguments in two immigration cases By Associated Press The Supreme Court is ordering re-arguments in two cases involving immigrants or foreigners that will give new Justice Neil Gorsuch the tie-breaking vote. Continue reading
Jun 26 Supreme Court sides with same-sex couples in Arkansas suit By Associated Press Under an Arkansas law, married lesbian couples had to get a court order to have both spouses listed as parents on their children's birth certificates. Continue reading
Jun 26 Supreme Court rules in favor of Missouri church in playground case By Mark Sherman and Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court ruled Monday that churches have the same right as other charitable groups to seek state money for new playground surfaces and other non-religious needs. Continue reading