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Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, a job and fearing detainment

Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, a job and fearing detainment

Renewal wait times for the Obama-era program that allows people who were brought to the U.S. as children to temporarily remain in the country and work have increased dramatically in the past year

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of 3,000 Yemeni Refugees, Extends Temporary Protected Status

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of 3,000 Yemeni Refugees, Extends Temporary Protected Status

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting approximately 3,000 Yemeni refugees by extending their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The decision comes as part of a lawsuit challenging the administration's efforts to terminate TPS for several countries. Judge Dale E. Ho criticized the administration's approach, highlighting the ongoing armed conflict in Yemen and the potential threats to the safety of those who would be deported. The ruling temporarily halts the deportation while the lawsuit proceeds, emphasizing that TPS should be based on factual conditions rather than political motivations.

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 2,800 Yemeni nationals. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho ruled that the Department of Homeland Security likely acted unlawfully by not following the required process to review Yemen's conditions before deciding to end TPS. Yemen was initially designated for TPS in 2015 due to ongoing armed conflict, and the status has been extended multiple times. The judge's decision keeps the protections in place while the lawsuit proceeds.

US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for nearly 3,000 Yemeni nationals

US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for nearly 3,000 Yemeni nationals

By Nate Raymond May 1 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from moving ahead next week with its plans to end temporary legal protections that have allowed nearly 3,000 people from Yemen to live and work in the United States. U.S.

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

ICE Deportation of South American Man to Congo Highlights Third-Country Removal Practices

ICE Deportation of South American Man to Congo Highlights Third-Country Removal Practices

Jose Yugar-Cruz, a South American man, is facing deportation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Despite being granted a court order preventing deportation to his home country due to the risk of torture or persecution, a federal judge has cleared the way for his removal to the DRC. Yugar-Cruz, who has no ties to the DRC, expressed devastation over the decision. The case underscores the Trump administration's policy of third-country deportations, where migrants are sent to countries they are not originally from.

US judge rejects Trump administration's halt on immigration applications

US judge rejects Trump administration's halt on immigration applications

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, April 30 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday ruled that policies that make it harder for people from countries on President Donald Trump's travel ban list to get green cards and work permits are discriminatory and unlawful. U.S.

Senior Citizens Advocate for Immigrant Caregivers Amid Supreme Court Review

Senior Citizens Advocate for Immigrant Caregivers Amid Supreme Court Review

Rita Siebenaler, an 82-year-old resident of an independent living facility in Virginia, has joined the fight to protect immigrant caregivers as the Supreme Court reviews a case concerning the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the Trump administration. TPS allows immigrants from countries deemed unsafe to remain in the U.S. and work, but it does not provide a path to permanent residency. The case could affect over 1 million TPS holders, many of whom work in caregiving roles. Siebenaler, whose late husband was cared for by TPS holders, emphasizes the critical role these workers play in the U.S. healthcare system, especially as the population ages.

House Votes to Reopen DHS, ICE and CBP Funding Delayed

House Votes to Reopen DHS, ICE and CBP Funding Delayed

The House has unanimously voted to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a 75-day shutdown, providing full funding for agencies like the Coast Guard and TSA. However, funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be addressed separately. The shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, caused by disagreements over border security funding. President Trump is expected to sign the measure, allowing DHS employees to receive paychecks again.

House Approves DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown

House Approves DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effectively ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The bill, which now awaits President Trump's signature, funds all DHS operations except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. These agencies are expected to be funded through a separate reconciliation bill that does not require Democratic support. The decision follows pressure from President Trump to secure funding before an emergency fund used for employee salaries runs out. The bill's passage marks a significant step in resolving a months-long standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.

House Republicans undecided on DHS funding for Secret Service, TSA as pressure for action mounts

House Republicans undecided on DHS funding for Secret Service, TSA as pressure for action mounts

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - With financing for the U.S. Secret Service and airport security about to run dry, Republicans who control the U.S.