Legal April 2019

Trump Administration Appeals Ruling

Judge Richard Seeborg ruled to block the U.S. government from returning asylum seekers to Mexico while they await court hearings. The Trump administration has appealed that ruling.

Legal April 2019

CUNY’s Free Clinic For Green Card Holders

CUNY Citizenship Now! and CUNY Law Team have partnered to support immigrants by launching a free clinic for green card holders.

Global April 2019

Students Charged In Immigration Protest

Immigrant rights advocates and UA faculty and students are pressuring the university to drop its cases against three students who protested border agents speaking at the school.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Mexico Deports 204 Migrants

Immigration officials in Mexico have deported by plane more than 200 migrants (mostly families traveling with underage children) from Veracruz to San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Financing April 2019

Former Professor Leaves $8M To School

Nils K. Nelson, a former professor at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has left $8 million to the school. PNW’s Board of Trustees has approved naming a building after him.

Global April 2019

Notre Dame Fire Update

Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire at Notre Dame cathedral. While the spire and roof were destroyed, the bell towers and the purported Crown of Christ were spared.

Global April 2019

New Penalty For Visa Overstays?

A wide range of ideas are and have been considered by top administration officials regarding immigration including a new penalty for visa overstays and new travel restrictions.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Ignoring Education Reform In Mexico?

Education reforms in Mexico have been set aside by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He has instructed that the treasury ministry will control teachers’ payroll.

Financing April 2019

Scholarship From Kia Motors America, Inc.

Kia Motors America, Inc. is offering a $3,400 scholarship. First-generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Ex-Peruvian President Shot Himself, Dies

Ex-Peruvian President Alan García shot himself and died after undergoing emergency surgery. Recently, García was targeted in Latin America’s biggest corruption scandal.

Global April 2019

Americans Will See Mueller Report

Attorney General William Barr held a press conference ahead of the release of the redacted version of the special counsel’s report.

Global April 2019

From Mexico To Paris; Top 5 Headlines

This week Hispanic Outlook’s news coverage included the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, how the ex-Peruvian president fatally shot himself and how Mexico has deported 204 migrants.

Global April 2019

WSU To Pay Up To $4.7M To Settle Lawsuit

WSU will be paying up to $4.7 million to settle a lawsuit involving the stolen data of 1.2 million people. The 2017 incident involved a hard drive being stolen from a self-storage locker.

Global April 2019

Sri Lanka Bombings; 10 Things to Know

Coordinated bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter have lead to the deaths of more than 200 people. The royal family is expecting a new member.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Women Sell Hair In Venezuela

To get by during a sharp economic decline, women in Venezuela are selling their hair to be used in extensions and wigs to help them and their families survive.