Global July 2019

Central American Asylum Protections End?

A new rule published in the Federal Register states that asylum seekers are ineligible for asylum at the U.S. southern border if they passed through another country first.

Global July 2019

Update: Detention Center Attack

Demonstrators returned to the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center after Willem Van Spronsen threw incendiary devices at the center and was later found dead.

Global July 2019

Latest On US Asylum Restrictions

UNHCR says it’s “deeply concerned” about new U.S. asylum restrictions. The Trump administration said it’ll end asylum protections for most migrants arriving at the southern border.

Global July 2019

House Vote Condemns Trump's Tweets

The House voted 240-187 to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color. President tweeted that he hasn’t "a racist bone in my body."

Global July 2019

Confusion, Fear Reigns On Mexico Border

The new U.S. policy that all but eliminates refuge claims by Central Americans has gone into effect. Reports are there is confusion and fear on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Global July 2019

Impeachment Effort Blocked

Texas Rep. Al Green’s effort to impeach President Donald Trump was voted down 137-95 in the House of Representatives. Every voting Republican favored derailing Green's measure.

Global July 2019

Mueller To Testify July 24; Things To Know

Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before Congress this week. “Law and Order” inspiration dies. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing film of all time, beating "Avatar."

Hispanic Community July 2019

Trump Threatens Guatemala

Guatemala’s high court blocked an asylum deal; President Trump said he'll look at imposing tariffs or at targeting money Guatemalans working in the U.S. send back to their country.

Global July 2019

How Many Arrested In Immigration Roundup?

The immigration roundup operation, which targeted 2,100, led to 35 arrests, 18 of which were members of families and 17 of which were collateral apprehensions.

Global July 2019

Mueller Testimony: Key Takeaways

Former special counsel Robert Mueller has testified before Congress in back-to-back hearings before the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.

Legal July 2019

Judge Blocks Trump Asylum Restrictions

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar has blocked the Trump administration’s asylum restrictions at the border. The White House has condemned the Tigar’s order.

Global July 2019

Garlic Festival Shooting; Things To Know

A shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival has led to four deaths, including that of the suspected gunman. A nonprofit has been helping Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Would-Be Cuban Immigrants Left In Limbo

Thousands of Cubans living in the United States are unable to reunite with family members because of the closure of the embassy due to a mysterious illness.

Health Care July 2019

US To Allow Drugs From Canada?

The U.S. is planning to set up a system that will allow wholesalers, states and pharmacists to get FDA approval to import certain lower-cost prescription medications from Canada.

Global July 2019

911 Children Split At Border Since 2018

The ACLU said that 911 children, including toddlers and babies, have been separated from their parents at the border since the 2018 court order to curtail the practice.