Justice
The World
January 30, 2017
On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that sparked chaos and confusion throughout the US, and parts of the world. It limits who can enter the US from seven Muslim-majority countries — in the name of "extreme vetting." Thousands of people were caught up in the aftermath.
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.
Global Politics
Watch live: Trump officials announce revised executive order on immigration and refugees
Agence France-Presse
March 06, 2017
An earlier order signed one week after Trump took office barred entry to all refugees for 120 days, and to all citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days. Refugees from Syria were barred indefinitely. Federal courts blocked that order following worldwide outrage and protests.
Global Politics
Trump implements a new immigration and travel ban — but gives Iraq a pass
The World
March 06, 2017
The law does not use language about Muslims or Christianity, which will make it more acceptable to the courts, says Mana Yegani, an immigration lawyer based in Houston.
Conflict
Will the travel ban and building a wall fix America's immigration problems?
The World
March 07, 2017
President Trump's plans for a wall between Mexico and the United States and a travel ban against citizens from six Muslim-majority countries may not be the best way to fix the country's immigration laws. Immigration law professor David Martin, who helped shape immigration policy under the Clinton and Obama administrations, thinks Trump proposals are not the solution.
Justice
President Trump, do you plan to expand the scope of your immigration and refugee ban?
March 12, 2017
President Donald Trump's first executive order temporarily restricting travel from seven Muslim-majority countries and banning refugees was blocked in federal court. His revised order is narrower in scope, but will his administration expand on it in coming months?
Justice
Trump's revised immigration order just hit its first legal setback
Agence France-Presse
March 11, 2017
A Wisconsin judge put a preliminary restraining order on Donald Trump's new migration directive, but it applies only to one Syrian family.
Global Politics
A judge in Hawaii just blocked Trump's revamped immigration order
Agence France-Presse
March 15, 2017
Updated
The ruling means a nationwide freeze on enforcement of section two of the order, banning entry by nationals of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days. It also halts section six, which would have suspended the US refugee admissions program for 120 days.
Music
'Banned' musicians with refugee roots unite in Austin
The World
March 20, 2017
“Politics demonizes. Culture humanizes.”
Conflict
President Trump, you bombed Assad for killing 'beautiful babies.' Why won't you accept refugee kids?
April 07, 2017
The US launched its first direct strike on the Syrian regime Friday morning local time after a suspected Damascus-ordered chemical attack killed at least 70 people Tuesday in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun. The attack inspired US President Donald Trump to bomb a Syrian airfield. But will it change his thinking about Syrian refugees?
Global Politics
The story behind 'Banned Grandmas' of Instagram
The World
July 07, 2017
The Supreme Court reinstated part of President Trump's travel ban last week — even barring grandparents of people already in the US. A group of Iranians — and their grannies — are hitting back, on Instagram.