The federal government is resolute that it will end a program that gives spouses of H-1B visa holders authorization to work. They just haven't said when.
A court ordered the government to reunite families within one month, or 14 days for cases involving children under 5. But with parents and children split and put on different, complex tracks, that might prove challenging.
Konstantin Rykov started his career creating sites like idiot.ru and spreading sexualized photos of women on the internet. He ended up teaching the Kremlin how to move the internet in its favor.
The Univision journalist, who has a new book out, discusses covering the Trump administration as a Mexican American dual citizen living in the United States.
Former State Department officials say they will be listening for clarity on pressing foreign policy issues — including the war in Syria and the North Korea negotiations — but also want to know if he can restore the agency’s morale.
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump replaced US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo. In his new pick for secretary, Trump someone who agrees with him on major foreign policy issues.
Members of the Hidalgo County Young Republicans know they’re in the minority in the Rio Grande Valley — but they think Donald Trump will be better for them on immigration and other issues.
Mexican-American singer Lila Downs is voting in her first US election. That may surprise some of her fans, as Downs is known for her politically-charged music.
The White House’s immigration policy targets people in the criminal justice system — whether or not they are convicted of crimes — and will likely most affect refugees and immigrants from Muslim-majority countries. Many of the members of African Communities Together are part of all of those groups.
President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of supporting the victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants in his address to Congress. Yet many immigrants feel his agenda unfairly portrays them as security threats.
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Election 2016
Texas is now a swing state, but here's why these voters are sticking with Trump
The World
October 20, 2016
Members of the Hidalgo County Young Republicans know they’re in the minority in the Rio Grande Valley — but they think Donald Trump will be better for them on immigration and other issues.
Music
'I hope for the best,' says this first-time Mexican American voter
The World
October 31, 2016
Mexican-American singer Lila Downs is voting in her first US election. That may surprise some of her fans, as Downs is known for her politically-charged music.
Books
The 'Madhouse Effect' of climate denial in America
Living on Earth
January 15, 2017
In their new book, a climate scientist and a political cartoonist team up to debunk the arguments against climate change.
Justice
Black and Muslim, some African immigrants feel the brunt of Trump’s immigration plans
The World
January 27, 2017
The White House’s immigration policy targets people in the criminal justice system — whether or not they are convicted of crimes — and will likely most affect refugees and immigrants from Muslim-majority countries. Many of the members of African Communities Together are part of all of those groups.
Justice
#19. @realDonaldTrump: You plan to hire 10,000 more immigration officers. Are you also expanding immigration courts? #100Days100Qs
The World
February 10, 2017
The US spends some $20 billion per year on immigration enforcement. The budget for immigration courts is about $420 million.
Books
2017 feels almost as strange as this writer's dystopian vision of Iraq in 2103
The World in Words
February 14, 2017
The satirical fiction of Mosul-born Anoud targets ISIS, the international community and even refugees.
Justice
Activists, on overdrive to respond to Trump’s immigration plans, are making new alliances in Detroit
The World
February 15, 2017
“Even before I shower, my mailbox is almost full. And soon as I wake up my phone starts ringing,” says Detroit organizer Adonis Flores.
Justice
Why the fight over how immigrants are characterized is so important
The World
March 01, 2017
President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of supporting the victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants in his address to Congress. Yet many immigrants feel his agenda unfairly portrays them as security threats.
Justice
I was one of the lucky ones to survive the shooting in Kansas
The World
March 02, 2017
Even if you voted for Donald Trump, Tim Hibbard says you can speak out against hate speech that evolves into loss of life.
Justice
President Trump, how will you handle cases of abuse at privately run prisons and immigration detention centers?
The World
March 04, 2017
We want to know if more private prisons will come with more oversight of those prisons to document and prevent abuses.