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Nicole Narea

Nicole Narea

Former Senior Politics Writer

    Latest articles by Nicole Narea

    The US has abandoned asylum seekers in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic
    Politics

    The border is closed indefinitely and Trump has started rapidly sending asylum seekers back to Mexico.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    The Trump administration is lifting restrictions that prevented foreign doctors from fighting coronavirusThe Trump administration is lifting restrictions that prevented foreign doctors from fighting coronavirus
    Politics

    Foreign doctors will soon have more flexibility to practice in areas of the country where they’re most needed.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Trump is continuing deportations during the pandemic. It’s causing the coronavirus to spread.Trump is continuing deportations during the pandemic. It’s causing the coronavirus to spread.
    Politics

    Immigration court hearings and asylum-claims processing have been put on hold. But not deportations.

    By Nicole Narea
    “I feel incredibly exhausted all the time”: 6 families on juggling child care during the pandemic
    Covid-19

    The coronavirus has caused a child care crisis. Here’s how some parents are managing.

    By Anna North and Nicole Narea
    Politics
    US citizen spouses and children of unauthorized immigrants were shut out of stimulus relief. Now they’re suing.US citizen spouses and children of unauthorized immigrants were shut out of stimulus relief. Now they’re suing.
    Politics

    They’re claiming they’re facing unconstitutional discrimination.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    For immigrants without legal status, federal coronavirus relief is out of reachFor immigrants without legal status, federal coronavirus relief is out of reach
    Politics

    Many have helped keep essential services running but have no financial safety net.

    By Nicole Narea
    Future Perfect
    Trump is keeping meatpacking plants open — but employees are scared to show up for workTrump is keeping meatpacking plants open — but employees are scared to show up for work
    Future Perfect

    Workers say they aren’t getting enough protection as the coronavirus rips through the plants.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Meat processing plants have become incubators for coronavirus. Trump reportedly wants to keep them open anyway.Meat processing plants have become incubators for coronavirus. Trump reportedly wants to keep them open anyway.
    Politics

    Trump will reportedly invoke the Defense Production Act to declare the plants “critical infrastructure.”

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Foreign doctors want to help fight the coronavirus. But the US health system stands in their way.Foreign doctors want to help fight the coronavirus. But the US health system stands in their way.
    Politics

    Medical licensing requirements have made it difficult for foreign doctors to go where they’re needed.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Trump’s executive order to stop issuing green cards temporarily, explainedTrump’s executive order to stop issuing green cards temporarily, explained
    Politics

    Trump has already restricted immigration during the coronavirus pandemic. Now he’s going a step further.

    By Nicole Narea