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3d ago

Immigration

Immigration

With protected status set to expire, many South Sudanese face returning to a country in crisis

The Trump administration's plan to end TPS designation could force hundreds to return to a country beset by widespread famine and political instability.
Alex Lomong
Alex Lomong

Judge found guilty of obstruction for helping immigrant evade federal agents

Hannah Dugan faces up to five years in prison for the felony, which occurred when she interfered with immigration agents in April.
This courtroom sketch.
This courtroom sketch.
6d ago

Immigration

Immigration

How the Trump administration pushed to reopen immigration cases

How the Trump administration pushed to reopen immigration cases, putting more than 117,000 people at risk of deportation.
A gavel
A gavel
7d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Texas widow receives immigration approval letter months after husband's death in ICE shooting

The approval letter would have allowed Miguel Garcia to move forward with obtaining a visa or a green card.
Stephany Gauffeny, Miguel Garcia’s widow.
Stephany Gauffeny, Miguel Garcia’s widow.

Trump expands travel ban, adding 5 more countries and imposing new limits on others

The countries added to the list are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria. People with Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents are also fully restricted from U.S. travel.
Image: US-POLITICS-TRUMP
Image: US-POLITICS-TRUMP
9d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Trial begins for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is charged with obstruction and concealment, and faces up to six years in prison if convicted on both counts.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan
9d ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE agents in Minnesota

The Minnesota Democrat, an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's immigration operations around Minneapolis, said her son was let go after showing his U.S. passport.
Congressional Lawmakers Continue Budget Reconciliation Process On The Hill
Congressional Lawmakers Continue Budget Reconciliation Process On The Hill
11d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Many immigrants' final legal step — citizenship — has become harder under Trump

Green card holders are among the most thoroughly vetted in the U.S. immigration system, yet citizenship remains uncertain for many of them.
Images: New US citizens use handheld fans to take shade from the sun during a naturalization ceremony
Images: New US citizens use handheld fans to take shade from the sun during a naturalization ceremony
12d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Green card applicants married to U.S. citizens face new uncertainty amid arrests

The government says they were detained because they had overstayed their visas, but longtime attorneys say that has never been an issue previously for spouses of U.S. citizens.
A woman leaves the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in New York
A woman leaves the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in New York
12d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

Supporters of the displays say the Bible is on their side, but critics call the scenes sacrilegious and divisive, with some arguing the churches should lose their tax-exempt status.
An "ICE WAS HERE" sign over an empty manger at a Nativity scene
An "ICE WAS HERE" sign over an empty manger at a Nativity scene
12d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain free from ICE custody following judge's order

Abrego is fighting new deportation efforts following his wrongful removal to El Salvador and subsequent return to the U.S. months later.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves a check-in at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office in Baltimore
Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves a check-in at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office in Baltimore