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Why America's longest border is suddenly a major crisis | The Excerpt

Why America's longest border is suddenly a major crisis | The Excerpt

Risky crossings and 5,500 miles to patrol. USA TODAY goes behind the scenes with Canadian authorities guarding America's northern border.
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Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Travel Ban on Afghan Asylum Seekers

Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Travel Ban on Afghan Asylum Seekers

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot apply its travel ban to Afghan asylum seekers and their families. U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Trenga overturned the State Department's policy that blocked family members of asylees from entering the U.S. due to the travel ban. The court ordered the issuance of travel documents to five beneficiaries and reconsideration of two additional applications. This decision challenges the administration's broader travel restrictions, which have been in place since 2025, affecting nationals from several countries, including Afghanistan.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Criticizes President Trump's Plan to Deport Haitian Migrants

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Criticizes President Trump's Plan to Deport Haitian Migrants

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has expressed his disagreement with President Trump's plan to increase arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants. In an interview with CBS News, DeWine described the current situation in Haiti as dire, stating that deporting individuals back to such conditions would be akin to sending them 'back to hell.' This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions and controversies surrounding U.S. immigration policies, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations. DeWine's comments highlight a division within the Republican Party regarding the approach to immigration and humanitarian considerations.
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Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order, Upholding 14th Amendment

Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order, Upholding 14th Amendment

The Supreme Court has delivered a decisive 6-3 ruling against President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. The order, signed in January 2025, was challenged on constitutional grounds, with lower courts blocking its implementation. The Supreme Court's majority opinion, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts and supported by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson, affirmed that the order violated the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. Justice Brett Kavanaugh concurred with the judgment, citing federal law. The decision marks a significant legal defeat for President Trump, who had vowed to challenge the ruling but missed the deadline to file a petition for rehearing.
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Supreme Court Concludes Term with Key Rulings on President Trump's Policies

Supreme Court Concludes Term with Key Rulings on President Trump's Policies

The Supreme Court concluded its term with significant rulings impacting President Trump's policies. In Trump v. Barbara, the court blocked an attempt to limit birthright citizenship, rejecting the administration's effort to narrow the definition of U.S. citizenship. Additionally, in Learning Resources v. Trump, the court found that President Trump exceeded his executive power by imposing tariffs, despite his argument that he was protected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. However, the court sided with Trump in Trump v. Slaughter, expanding his authority to fire independent commissioners without cause, and in Trump v. Miot, affecting over 350,000 Haitians with Temporary Protected Status. These decisions have raised questions about the Supreme Court's role in relation to the administration.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu Dismisses ICC Arrest Concerns Amid U.S. Visit

Prime Minister Netanyahu Dismisses ICC Arrest Concerns Amid U.S. Visit

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed confidence in his safety from International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants during international travel, citing the protection of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Special Forces. In an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity, Netanyahu downplayed the risk of arrest, suggesting that the ICC's actions are a corruption of the international system. He criticized the ICC as an unelected body that could unjustly target American soldiers and leaders. Netanyahu also addressed the calls from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his arrest during his upcoming visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Additionally, Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the meeting as highly successful, with discussions focusing on the threat posed by Iran and the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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President Trump Fails to Petition Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship Ruling

President Trump Fails to Petition Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship Ruling

President Donald Trump has not pursued a promised effort to have the Supreme Court reconsider its decision on birthright citizenship. The deadline for filing a petition to rehear the case passed without any submission from the Trump administration. Previously, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's proposal to limit birthright citizenship, which would have restricted citizenship to those with at least one U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent. This decision was based on the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. Despite Trump's public declaration on Truth Social to seek a rehearing, no action was taken by the White House or the Justice Department.
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Study Reveals Economic Impact of Trump's ICE Raids on U.S. Employment

Study Reveals Economic Impact of Trump's ICE Raids on U.S. Employment

A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research highlights the negative impact of President Trump's aggressive ICE raids on U.S. employment. The study found that while the raids have led to job losses for deported immigrants, they have not resulted in job growth for U.S.-born citizens. Instead, the raids have caused a decline in employment for both immigrant and U.S.-born workers, particularly in sectors reliant on immigrant labor. The study emphasizes the chilling effect of ICE activity, which discourages employment among immigrants and reduces economic activity, affecting local economies.
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Deadline Passes for Trump to Request Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship

Deadline Passes for Trump to Request Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship

The deadline for President Trump to request a Supreme Court rehearing on the rejection of his birthright citizenship restrictions has passed without any new filings. The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in June struck down Trump's executive order, which aimed to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. Despite Trump's initial vow to seek a rehearing, the 25-day window has closed. The court has not agreed to rehear an argued case in over 50 years, making the likelihood of a successful petition extremely low.
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75th Anniversary of Refugee Convention Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Displaced Persons

75th Anniversary of Refugee Convention Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Displaced Persons

The 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention is being marked by reflections on its impact and ongoing challenges faced by refugees worldwide. The convention, established after World War II, has been instrumental in defining refugee rights and setting standards for their treatment. Despite its successes, the convention's principles are under strain as some countries, including the United States under President Trump, have implemented policies that restrict asylum seekers. Currently, over 41 million refugees remain forcibly displaced, with the majority hosted by low- and middle-income countries. The convention's core principle of 'non-refoulement' prohibits returning individuals to places where they face persecution, yet many nations hosting large refugee populations are not signatories, leaving millions without protection.
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Jolie, Blanchett appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75

Jolie, Blanchett appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75

By Emma Farge GENEVA, July 28 (Reuters) - Actors Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally were among public figures who on Tuesday called for refugee protections to be upheld as the United Nations decried mounting pressure on asylum systems.
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Exclusive-US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

Exclusive-US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal PARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) - The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's