Hispanic Community September 2018

Suit Seeks Payout For Immigrant Families Separated At Border

A lawsuit being brought against the president’s administration is seeking monetary damages for children who have been separated from their parents at the border. The aim of the suit is to create a fund for the mental health treatment of these children.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Immigrants In US Program Spend 25 Days Longer In Detention

A review by the Justice Department has found that a program whose aim is to help detained immigrants navigate the immigration court system has found that those in the program were less likely to get a lawyer than those not in the program and had longer detention stays.

Hispanic Community September 2018

US Plans To Sidestep Limits On Detaining Immigrant Children

The Trump administration has said that it is planning to sidestep a longstanding court agreement regarding how children are treated while in immigration custody. This step is being done in part to deter migrants from illegally crossing the Southwestern border by detaining families longer.

Global September 2018

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Financing September 2018

SUNY Receives $5M To Support Got Your Back Program

The State University of New York (SUNY) just received $5 million in funding from the state Office of Victim Services expanding the SUNY’s Got Your Back program that was established in 2016, allowing the university to supply and distribute 225,000 comfort bags to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence throughout the state.

Global September 2018

Hurricane Could Strike US Southeast; 10 Things To Know For Today

Leslie Moonves, a top TV industry executive, has been accused of sexual misconduct and is no longer with CBS. Hurricane Florence threatens the U.S. Southeast. With elections roughly two months away, two questions are being tested: can President Donald Trump get his supporters out on election day, and can Democrats harness opposition to the president to motivate voters.

Global September 2018

Bilingual Certificates Proposed For Oklahoma Diplomas

Oklahoma high school graduates who are fluent in more than one language may have a special seal added to their transcripts or diplomas. The Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education is proposing that the state add this Seal of Biliteracy for students who can speak English and at one other language proficiently.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Immigrant Families Struggling With Trauma Of Separation

Parents and children who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border and have since been reunited are dealing with emotional trauma because of the experience. A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed, seeking financial compensation and the creation of a fund to pay for mental health treatment for the children.

Global September 2018

US Marks 9/11 With Somber Tributes

The United States is marking the anniversary of 9/11 with volunteer projects and somber tributes. In addition, a new monument called the “Tower of Voices” was dedicated on Saturday in honor of the victims. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 caused the deaths of nearly 3,000 people.

Global September 2018

Surge, Wind, Rain, Floods: Hurricane Florence Could Hit Hard

Despite its top winds dipping Tuesday morning, Hurricane Florence is predicted to approach Category 5 status. Three East Coast states are undergoing mandatory evacuations as millions prepare for what may be one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in decades to hit the Eastern Seaboard.

Global September 2018

Trump Says Response To Puerto Rico Storm 'Underappreciated'

President Donald Trump said his administration’s response to Hurricane Maria devastating Puerto Rico in 2017 was an “underappreciated great job” and that the government is ready for Hurricane Florence. Trump tweeted that “FEMA, First Responders and Law Enforcement are supplied and ready.”

Hispanic Community September 2018

Government To Expand, Extend Texas Tent Shelter For Children

A tent shelter at Tornillo, Texas, is being expanded by the U.S. government to 3,800 and is to remain open through the end of 2018. The facility is for immigrant minors who crossed the southwest border and originally opened with a 360-bed capacity for 30 days.

Global September 2018

Florence Forces 3 Games With Ranked Teams Off Weekend Slate

Several Top 25 games originally scheduled for this weekend are being cancelled because of Hurricane Florence. Impacted schedules include No. 14 West Virginia's trip to North Carolina State, No. 13 Virginia Tech's home game against East Carolina and No. 18 UCF's game at North Carolina.

Financing September 2018

WIU Waives Application Fee For Fifth Consecutive Year

For the fifth consecutive year area high school students will have their application fee to Western Illinois University waived. Additionally, an automatic scholarship that covers two-thirds of tuition costs is available to high school seniors that attend WIU classes before their high school graduation.

Global September 2018

US Says Transfer From FEMA Funds Won't Harm Hurricane Relief

Officials with President Donald Trump’s administration have pushed back on Senator Jeff Merkley’s claim that nearly $10 million were transferred from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Merkley’s claim comes as Hurricane Florence threatens the Carolinas.