Jul 07 International students must leave U.S. if classes go online By Collin Binkley, Associated Press International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall. Continue reading
May 07 Advocates warn of more immigrant deaths without ICE action By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Lawyers and immigrant advocates are warning that more people will die of the coronavirus in U.S. immigration custody unless the Trump administration improves conditions and release more detainees. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 5:36 Shutdown of U.S.-Mexico border leaves migrants in limbo and in danger By Jean Guerrero, KPBS President Trump recently announced strict new border controls, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Officials will now turn away most migrants entering the country from the U.S.-Mexico border -- including people coming legally and fleeing violence. Jean Guerrero of KPBS… Continue watching
Mar 25 Trump administration urged to free migrants as virus surges By Ben Fox, Philip Marcelo, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Pressure was mounting on the Trump administration Wednesday to release people from immigration detention facilities where at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19 and advocates fear tight quarters and overall conditions could cause rapid spread of the virus. Continue reading
Feb 19 Settlement approved in discrimination suit against Motel 6 By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Motel 6 also settled a similar lawsuit in 2019 in Washington state for $12 million. Continue reading
Feb 10 Judge orders feds to release immigrants detained during marriage interviews By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press A federal judge in Maryland has banned immigration officials from arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants who are seeking legal status based on their marriages to U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Feb 06 Man shot in face by ICE officer during Brooklyn operation, say authorities By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The shooting comes amid an escalating dispute between the administration of President Donald Trump and New York City over its sanctuary policies. … Continue reading
Aug 16 Employees urge Google not to work with U.S. immigration agencies By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press More than 800 Google employees have signed the petition calling on the company to pledge it won't work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Continue reading
Aug 15 Immigration protesters say 2 hurt when truck drives at them By Associated Press At least two people were injured Wednesday night outside the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, according to the Jewish youth movement Never Again Action. Continue reading