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North Miami Rally Advocates for TPS Extension for Haitians Before Supreme Court Hearing

North Miami Rally Advocates for TPS Extension for Haitians Before Supreme Court Hearing

A rally in North Miami has called for the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that could affect their legal status. Local leaders and community members gathered to support Haitian families facing uncertainty. The rally emphasized the importance of TPS in providing safety and stability for Haitians in the U.S., many of whom fled natural disasters and political instability in their home country.

As US high court prepares ruling, Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

As US high court prepares ruling, Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jan Wolfe and Jason Lange WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - A majority of Americans believe all babies born in the country should automatically be granted citizenship, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll carried out as the U.S.

Federal Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban Illegal

Federal Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban Illegal

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the authority to suspend asylum access for migrants at the U.S. southern border. The decision, made by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, found that the president's actions were not supported by the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows migrants to apply for asylum once they enter the U.S. The court's ruling upholds a lower court's decision and challenges a key component of Trump's immigration policy. The ruling emphasizes that the president cannot unilaterally alter federal immigration laws to restrict asylum claims.

DHS Criticizes Biden Administration for Border Policies After Arrest of Somali Linked to Piracy

DHS Criticizes Biden Administration for Border Policies After Arrest of Somali Linked to Piracy

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized the Biden administration's border policies following the arrest of Said Jama Ahmed, a Somali national linked to a 2012 piracy incident. Ahmed was apprehended near the US-Canada border and is being held on illegal entry charges. His fingerprints matched those collected during a US Navy operation in the Gulf of Aden, where he was allegedly involved in hijacking an Indian-flagged vessel. DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated that 'weak' border policies allowed Ahmed to enter and remain in the US despite multiple law enforcement encounters. Ahmed had previously entered the US in 2022 and was detained in 2024 for fraudulent documents. An extradition warrant was issued in 2025.

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

By Andrew Chung April 25 (Reuters) - Among President Donald Trump's main arguments at the U.S.

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban Illegal, Upholding Lower Court Ruling

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban Illegal, Upholding Lower Court Ruling

An appeals court has ruled against President Trump's executive order that sought to suspend asylum access at the U.S. southern border. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that the Immigration and Nationality Act guarantees the right to apply for asylum, which the president cannot override. The decision stems from an action taken by President Trump on his 2025 inauguration day, where he declared the border situation an 'invasion' and attempted to halt asylum requests. The ruling supports a previous lower court decision and emphasizes that the president lacks the authority to unilaterally alter asylum procedures.

New Tool Launched to Protest ICE Detention Facilities Expansion

New Tool Launched to Protest ICE Detention Facilities Expansion

A new tool, GTFOICE.org, has been launched to help communities protest the expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. Created by former Department of Homeland Security official Miles Taylor, the tool aims to alert communities about proposed ICE facilities and provide resources for organizing protests. This initiative comes amid a $45 billion expansion of ICE detention centers, which has faced criticism for secrecy and human rights concerns. The tool is part of a broader effort to oppose the Trump administration's immigration policies and the expansion of detention facilities, which some fear could lead to a police state.

Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case

Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is announcing a special session for judicial redistricting following an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a major Voting Rights Act case

Trump Administration Plans to Revoke Legal Status of Migrants

Trump Administration Plans to Revoke Legal Status of Migrants

The Trump administration is moving to terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who were granted parole under the Biden administration. This follows a court ruling that blocked the initial attempt to revoke these permissions. The Department of Homeland Security plans to issue new parole termination notices, citing a memo from CBP's head. The legal status of these migrants, who used the CBP One app to enter the U.S., is now uncertain as the administration seeks to enforce stricter immigration policies.

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship

NEW DELHI, April 24 (Reuters) - India has dismissed as "uninformed" comments shared by U.S. President Donald Trump that described the country as a “hellhole”, saying they were inappropriate and inconsistent with the strong relationship between the two countries.

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban at U.S. Border Illegal, Impacting Migration Policy

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban at U.S. Border Illegal, Impacting Migration Policy

An appeals court has blocked President Trump's executive order that suspended asylum access at the U.S. southern border. This decision, made by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, found that immigration laws allow individuals the right to apply for asylum at the border, and the president cannot override this right. The ruling stems from an action taken by Trump on Inauguration Day in 2025, where he declared the situation at the border an 'invasion' and suspended the entry of migrants and their ability to seek asylum. The court concluded that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not authorize the president to create his own procedures to remove individuals or suspend their right to apply for asylum.

Appeals Court Blocks President Trump's Executive Order on Asylum Access at U.S.-Mexico Border

Appeals Court Blocks President Trump's Executive Order on Asylum Access at U.S.-Mexico Border

An appeals court has blocked President Trump's executive order that aimed to suspend asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision was made by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which found that immigration laws provide individuals the right to apply for asylum at the border, a right that the president cannot override. The court's ruling aligns with a previous lower court decision, emphasizing that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not grant the president the authority to suspend asylum applications or alter procedures for adjudicating anti-torture claims. The executive order, issued on President Trump's inauguration day in 2025, declared the situation at the border an 'invasion' and sought to halt the entry of immigrants and their ability to request asylum.