Hispanic Community August 2019

Guatemala/US Migrant Deal In Jeopardy

Guatemala’s new president-elect says the migrant deal that his country signed with the United States will not work because Guatemala doesn’t have the resources.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Homeland Security Chief Addresses Racism

"The attack in El Paso and the violent white supremacist ideology that inspired it offends us all," said Acting Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan at a forum in Jackson, Mississippi.

Global August 2019

Statue Of Liberty’s Poem’s Meaning

A biographer of Emma Lazarus, who wrote the Statue of Liberty’s poem, challenged the comment by the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the poem.

Global August 2019

Separated Migrant Kids Faced Abuse

Dozens of families separated at the border are preparing to sue the federal government. Several say their children were physically, sexually or emotional abused while in foster care.

Hispanic Community August 2019

"Letter Of Solidarity" To US Latinos

More than 150 artists, writers and leaders have written a “letter of solidarity” to U.S. Latinos who may feel "terrified, heartbroken and defeated by the barrage of attacks."

Hispanic Community August 2019

ICE Raids: What About The Employers?

The recent immigration raid led to 680 arrests of workers at seven chicken-processing plants. But what about the employers who hire workers who are in the U.S. illegally?

Financing August 2019

US Economy Predictions; 10 Things To Know

A number of economists are expecting a recession in 2021, but President Donald Trump remains optimistic about the economy. A fatal disease is attacking Florida’s iconic palm trees.

Global August 2019

Economic Gap Narrows With Citizenship

New census figures show that immigrants who were citizens had less poverty, close to equal earnings and higher rates of advanced degrees than native U.S. citizens.

Global August 2019

End To Limits On Child Detention?

The so-called Flores agreement requires detained children to be released as quickly as possible and to be kept in the least restrictive setting. President Trump is moving to end this.

Financing August 2019

Extending Tuition Rate For Immigrants

Colleges in Arizona are making moves to extend a tuition rate that is paid by immigrants who are graduates from one of the state’s high schools and who are living in the U.S. illegally.

Global August 2019

Ending Birthright Citizenship?

The president said that birthright citizenship is “frankly ridiculous” and that he is “very seriously” looking at ending it for babies born to non-U.S. citizens on American soil.

Financing August 2019

US Deficit To Exceed $1 Trillion Next Year

The CBO reports that the deficit is expected to exceed $1 trillion in the next fiscal year. The director of the CBO said the federal debt is “already high by historical standards.”

Global August 2019

Conn: 200K Impacted By Immigration Change

The new green cards rule could impact as many as 200,000 Connecticut residents. This number includes tens of thousands of kids enrolled in the HUSKY health insurance program.

Global August 2019

China: Tariff Hike On $75B Of US Products

As the G7 Summit approaches, China announced tariff increases on $75 billion of U.S. products and will also increase import duties on U.S.-made auto parts and autos.

Health Care August 2019

Health Care And 2020 Election

A major issue in the 2020 Election is health care, and Democratic voters seem to be reassessing their approach to this hot button topic.