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Representative Adam Gray Introduces Bill to Extend El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status Amidst Uncertainty

Representative Adam Gray Introduces Bill to Extend El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status Amidst Uncertainty

Representative Adam Gray, a Democrat from Merced, California, has introduced the El Salvador TPS Act of 2026, which aims to direct DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to designate El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months beyond September 9, 2026. This legislative effort comes as more than 170,000 Salvadorans in the U.S. face continued uncertainty regarding their legal status, despite the Trump administration appearing to maintain protections for now. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that a decision on Salvadoran TPS would be made 'at the appropriate time,' leaving beneficiaries in limbo. Mendota Mayor Víctor Martínez, whose city hosts a large Salvadoran community, expressed concern over this lack of certainty, highlighting the impact on families who have resided in the U.S. for over two decades. The TPS program, initially granted to Salvadorans in 1990, has been renewed by successive administrations, but President Trump sought to terminate it in 2018, with ...

Civil rights group says sending ICE to polls would 'intimidate voters'

Civil rights group says sending ICE to polls would 'intimidate voters'

Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit seeking to keep ICE away from polling places, arguing the agency's presence could intimidate voters.

New Trump plan gives foreign workers no grace period after job loss

New Trump plan gives foreign workers no grace period after job loss

A DHS proposal could force visa holders and their families to leave the U.S. immediately after a job ends, reversing a policy in place since 2017.

Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a NY factory

Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a NY factory

Body camera footage of immigration arrests at a snack-food factory in upstate New York offers a rare glimpse inside a workplace immigration raid

Senator John Hickenlooper Opposes Increased Federal Immigrant Detention Capacity in Colorado

Senator John Hickenlooper Opposes Increased Federal Immigrant Detention Capacity in Colorado

Senator John Hickenlooper, alongside Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Brittany Pettersen, has formally requested the Department of Homeland Security to abandon a proposed 77% increase in capacity for detaining immigrants under federal custody in Colorado. The lawmakers' opposition stems from concerns regarding the difficulty detainees face in accessing legal counsel and contacting family members. This issue was highlighted when Senator Hickenlooper was denied entry to a detention center during a supervisory visit in May. The proposed expansion has generated immediate resistance within legislative circles, with the Democratic lawmakers emphasizing the importance of due process and humanitarian considerations for those in federal custody. The initiative aims to significantly expand the number of immigrants that can be held in federal detention facilities within the state.

Trump Administration Proposes Excluding Non-Citizens from U.S. Census Count

Trump Administration Proposes Excluding Non-Citizens from U.S. Census Count

The Trump administration has put forth a proposal to significantly alter the U.S. census by excluding certain non-citizens from the population count. Under this proposal, released by the Department of Commerce, only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents would be included in the census. Other foreign nationals, including those with temporary legal status and undocumented immigrants, would be excluded. This marks a departure from historical precedent, as the 1790 Census Act mandated counting all individuals with a 'usual place of abode' in the U.S., regardless of citizenship status. The proposal also suggests removing certain questions on race and ethnicity from the questionnaire, citing doubts about their 'usefulness.' To verify citizenship status, the administration proposes cross-referencing census responses with other government records, including those from the Department of Homeland Security and the Treasury, and adding questions about legal immigration status to the short-form questionnaire. Th...

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar demands ICE findings on Camp East Montana riot

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar demands ICE findings on Camp East Montana riot

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar called on DHS and ICE to share the results of internal investigations into the unrest in Camp East Montana over Labor Day.

The Latest: JD Vance takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

The Latest: JD Vance takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

Republicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention

ACLU Challenges Trump Administration's Use of Guantánamo Bay for Immigration Detention

ACLU Challenges Trump Administration's Use of Guantánamo Bay for Immigration Detention

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's policy of detaining immigrants at Guantánamo Bay. This legal action comes after the administration, under an executive order signed by President Trump, began sending immigration detainees to the facility, traditionally used for terrorism suspects. A notable case involves Adam Abdullah, a 31-year-old Somali asylum seeker with a U.S. work permit, who was reportedly sent to Guantánamo Bay without a warrant after being stopped by federal agents in St. Paul, Minnesota, on December 12, 2025. Abdullah, who arrived in the U.S. in 2023 and worked as an auto mechanic, claims he was not presented with a warrant and was told by immigration officials that they did not need one. He was subsequently moved through several detention centers before being flown to Cuba, where he was informed the stop was for refueling but instead found himself detained at Camp Six in Guantánamo Bay. The Department of Homeland Security has cha...

Rep. Pramila Jayapal Criticized for Conduct During Congressional Hearing on Sanctuary Policies

Rep. Pramila Jayapal Criticized for Conduct During Congressional Hearing on Sanctuary Policies

During a congressional hearing on sanctuary policies, Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), ranking member of the immigration subcommittee, expressed frustration about the frequency of such hearings. Jessica Gorman, an 'Angel Mom' whose daughter Sheridan Gorman was allegedly killed by an individual who had illegally entered the U.S. and was released by Chicago authorities despite a warrant, admonished Jayapal and other members for their perceived insensitivity and lack of engagement. Gorman testified about her daughter's death, which she attributed to open-border and sanctuary policies. She noted that the alleged killer, Jose Medina, was released into the U.S. after indicating no fear of persecution if deported, and subsequently arrested for shoplifting in Chicago. Chicago police did not notify ICE, and Medina was later released, failing to appear in court. His active warrant was not shared with ICE, and he is now accused of Sheridan Gorman's murder. Gorman criticized members for being on their phones, sl...

Democratic Congresswomen Host 'Shadow Hearing' on U.S. Blockade of Cuba, Citing Humanitarian Crisis

Democratic Congresswomen Host 'Shadow Hearing' on U.S. Blockade of Cuba, Citing Humanitarian Crisis

On September 2, 2026, Democratic Congresswomen Delia Ramírez of Illinois and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota convened a 'shadow hearing' titled 'Breaking the Blockade: Reassessing the Moral and Legal Failures of US-Cuba Policy.' This unofficial congressional session, which mirrored the formalities of an official hearing, featured testimony from four witnesses. Dr. Tania Zakrison of the University of Chicago Medical Center described a 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Cuba, attributing it to the oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration in January and subsequent coercive measures. She highlighted severe shortages of medical supplies, leading to preventable deaths, and a critical water shortage affecting one-third of the population. Rev. Dr. Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, Maryland, who visited Cuba in July, characterized the U.S. policy as 'collective punishment' and a 'constructed crisis.' Attorney Suzanne Adely, president of the National Lawyer’s Guild, argued that the blockade violates inter...

Senator Rick Scott Urges President Trump to Create Refugee Pathway for Jewish Canadians Amid Rising Antisemitism

Senator Rick Scott Urges President Trump to Create Refugee Pathway for Jewish Canadians Amid Rising Antisemitism

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has formally requested President Trump to establish an expedited legal pathway for Jewish Canadians seeking refugee status in the United States. In a letter sent on Tuesday, Senator Scott highlighted a significant increase in threats, harassment, and violence targeting the Jewish community across Canada, specifically mentioning incidents in places of worship, schools, and Jewish-owned small businesses. He noted that President Trump had previously amplified a report from Christian leaders advocating for such a pathway and expressed his full support should the President pursue this initiative. Senator Scott emphasized that Florida, with its substantial Jewish communities, would readily welcome Canadian Jews seeking refuge from religious persecution. This proposal comes amidst broader concerns about antisemitism and aims to provide a safe haven for those affected.