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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States

Father of sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln taken into US immigration detention

Father of sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln taken into US immigration detention

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The immigrant father of a U.S. sailor on board the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which was deployed in the Middle East during the Iran war, was taken into federal immigration detention, the sailor said in a Facebook post. U.S.

US plans to revoke tourism and business visas of up to 200,000 foreigners, AP reports

US plans to revoke tourism and business visas of up to 200,000 foreigners, AP reports

WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States, the Associated Press reported on Monday.

Deportees who refused to exit a US flight in Liberia are sent to Equatorial Guinea

Deportees who refused to exit a US flight in Liberia are sent to Equatorial Guinea

Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia last week resisted getting off the plane

Mexican governor indicted by the US seeks leave again after contentious return to office

Mexican governor indicted by the US seeks leave again after contentious return to office

Mexico’s Sinaloa governor has reversed his return to office after one day, bowing to party opposition over U.S. drug trafficking charges

U.S. Justice Department Scrutinizes Andreessen Horowitz Over AI Company Board Memberships

U.S. Justice Department Scrutinizes Andreessen Horowitz Over AI Company Board Memberships

U.S. Justice Department Scrutinizes Andreessen Horowitz Over AI Company Board Memberships

Justice Department Memo Challenges Federal Oversight of Georgia's Disability Care System

Justice Department Memo Challenges Federal Oversight of Georgia's Disability Care System

A June memo from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated a shift in federal policy regarding the enforcement of community-based care for individuals with disabilities, particularly in Georgia. The memo argues that federal disability laws do not mandate states to provide certain community-based services for people with disabilities that limit 'major life activities' as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, it states that the federal government lacks the authority to oversee and monitor whether states are providing these services, despite existing legal requirements. This interpretation challenges the legal precedent set by the 1999 Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., which originated in Georgia and ruled against the unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities. Disability advocates, including D’Arcy Robb of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, express concern that this could reduce pressure on states to fund and expand community-based s...

U.S. Citizen's Family Struggles to Maintain Business After Deportation Amidst 'Operation Midway Blitz'

U.S. Citizen's Family Struggles to Maintain Business After Deportation Amidst 'Operation Midway Blitz'

The family of Asif Amin Cheema, a 64-year-old U.S. resident and owner of Best Sub #2 in Humboldt Park, is struggling to keep his sandwich shop operational after his deportation to Pakistan. Cheema was detained by federal immigration agents last September during 'Operation Midway Blitz' due to a missed court date, which his family claims their former immigration lawyer failed to inform them about. Despite having no criminal record, he was arrested and spent nearly three months in detention before being deported on New Year’s Day. His youngest son, 19-year-old Nooran Amin, has taken over the daily operations of the restaurant, balancing it with his architecture studies at the University of Illinois Chicago. The family views the restaurant as a vital link to their father and his legacy in the U.S., resisting his initial suggestion to sell it.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Probe into Airport Washing Facilities, Muslim Group Denounces Move

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Probe into Airport Washing Facilities, Muslim Group Denounces Move

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested a federal investigation into ablution facilities at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. In a letter to the Department of Justice, Governor Abbott called for an immediate review of these facilities, suggesting they might be discriminatory. His office stated that because these airports receive federal funding, they must comply with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. The Governor also threatened to revoke state funding for the airports. Following this referral, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport reportedly abandoned plans to install additional ablution facilities, citing that the 'originally anticipated benefit may not be achieved.' The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Texas chapter has strongly criticized Governor Abbott's actions, labeling them an 'anti-Muslim political stunt.' CAIR-Texas clarified that these facilities are accommodations open to all travelers, primarily used by the Muslim community...

U.S. Resumes Deportations to Haiti Following End of TPS Protection

U.S. Resumes Deportations to Haiti Following End of TPS Protection

The U.S. deported over 160 individuals to Haiti on Thursday, marking the first such action since the Trump administration secured a legal victory to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians. The flight landed in Cap-Haitien, northern Haiti, due to the main international airport in Port-au-Prince being deemed too dangerous, with the U.S. government having banned commercial flights to the capital until early September due to ongoing gang violence. The deportees included both former TPS holders and Haitians who had served prison sentences. Many arrived clad in white and covered their faces, fearing targeting by gangs that control an estimated 70% of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. Haitian immigration officials offered deportees up to $65, food, and drink, with plans to house those unable to reach their homes immediately.

Federal Judge Orders Release of Detained Billings Father and Child, Citing Constitutional Rights Violations

Federal Judge Orders Release of Detained Billings Father and Child, Citing Constitutional Rights Violations

U.S. District Court of Montana Judge Brian Morris has ordered the release of Adrián Espinoza De La Cruz and his 9-year-old child, who were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) in Havre, Montana. The father and child were arrested on August 11 without a warrant and subsequently held at the Havre Border Patrol Station. Judge Morris deemed their detainment "disturbing" and a violation of their constitutional rights. The U.S. Attorney's Office acknowledged the initial arrest was warrantless but stated a warrant was issued after the fact, arguing the individuals were in the U.S. without legal permission. However, the judge emphasized that the government cannot arbitrarily arrest and detain individuals without proper justification and process. The court noted the child's special medical needs for a gastrointestinal issue and raised concerns about the conditions at the Havre facility, which allegedly lacked proper bedding and basic amenities for long-term detention. Upper Seven Law, representing De La...

Federal judge strikes down Trump's visa ban for 75 countries

Federal judge strikes down Trump's visa ban for 75 countries

The federal judge said the policy improperly gave Secretary of State Marco Rubio authority over how consular officers handle immigrant visa applications.