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Immigration Archive

Archives for October 2019

Politics
So much for states’ rights: Trump asks the Supreme Court to block California’s “sanctuary state” lawSo much for states’ rights: Trump asks the Supreme Court to block California’s “sanctuary state” law
Politics

Republican justices face a test of whether they will remain loyal to their principles when those principles cut against the GOP.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Salvadorans on TPS will now be able to stay in the US for another yearSalvadorans on TPS will now be able to stay in the US for another year
Politics

The Trump administration struck a deal that also increases immigration enforcement in El Salvador.

By Nicole Narea
“I’ve felt a profound sadness in the last two years”: What life is like for DREAMers right now
Features

Some DACA immigrants describe anxiety and gloom as they await a Supreme Court decision.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
The Trump administration just imposed another roadblock on low-income immigrantsThe Trump administration just imposed another roadblock on low-income immigrants
Politics

Immigrants on public benefits won’t get help paying for their citizenship and green card applications anymore.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The Trump administration just admitted that it separated an additional 1,500 immigrant familiesThe Trump administration just admitted that it separated an additional 1,500 immigrant families
Politics

The fallout over family separations is far from over.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
ICE tried to fine immigrants living in sanctuary churches. Now, it’s backing down.ICE tried to fine immigrants living in sanctuary churches. Now, it’s backing down.
Politics

For some, the fines topped $500,000.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Kirstjen Nielsen was asked to answer for family separations after leaving officeKirstjen Nielsen was asked to answer for family separations after leaving office
Politics

At Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, she said she didn’t “regret enforcing the law.”

By Nicole Narea
Politics
House Democrats say migrants aren’t getting fair hearings at tent courts on the borderHouse Democrats say migrants aren’t getting fair hearings at tent courts on the border
Politics

They’re calling for investigations of possible civil rights abuses.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump is still trying to collect citizenship data for redistrictingTrump is still trying to collect citizenship data for redistricting
Politics

He doesn’t need a question on the 2020 census to determine the citizenship of the US population.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan just resignedActing DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan just resigned
Politics

He’s left the border near-impenetrable for asylum seekers.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
These 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for AmericansThese 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for Americans
Podcast
Politics

​The 2019-2020 term is going to be a big one.

By Delia Paunescu
Politics
Turkey’s invasion in Syria is creating even more refugees — just as the US shuts the doorTurkey’s invasion in Syria is creating even more refugees — just as the US shuts the door
Politics

Trump isn’t likely to rush to their aid.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The Trump administration will deny visas to uninsured, low-income immigrantsThe Trump administration will deny visas to uninsured, low-income immigrants
Politics

It’s another blow to the social safety net for immigrants.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Apple CEO Tim Cook asks the Supreme Court to save DACAApple CEO Tim Cook asks the Supreme Court to save DACA
Technology

The Supreme Court is slated to hear arguments in November on whether Trump’s decision to end DACA was legal.

By Rani Molla
Politics
Trump wanted to shoot migrants and build a wall guarded by alligators and flesh-piercing spikesTrump wanted to shoot migrants and build a wall guarded by alligators and flesh-piercing spikes
Politics

This marked the beginning of Trump’s extreme border policies.

By Nicole Narea