An asylum-seeker is suing the U.S. to reunite her with her family. She and her two daughters were released into the U.S., but her partner and her son were both ordered to remain in Mexico.
Puerto Rico was struck before dawn by a 6.4 earthquake followed by a series of strong aftershocks. The quake killed one man and injured at least eight other people.
Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases that house United States troops. The White House said President Donald Trump will address the nation today.
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico, leaving hundreds of families homeless, and there is a roughly 22% chance the island may experience another quake as large or even larger.
In an address to the nation, President Trump said that Iran appears to be “standing down” and the U.S. will immediately place new sanctions on Iran "until Iran changes its behavior."
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales’ presidency ends this month, but before it ends, Morales has said that his government has not agreed to receive Mexicans seeking asylum in the U.S.
A NY court has maintained blocking an immigration rule that allows the implementation of policy connecting public benefits with whether immigrants can become permanent residents.
A judge has ruled to allow a private border wall to be built in Texas. A court of appeals has ruled to allow the Trump administration to divert moneys from the military for the border wall.
The House has approved a measure that restrains President Donald Trump’s actions regarding further military action against Iran. The president must now seek Congress’ approval.
Considerations are underway at the White House to expand the travel ban to include more countries. At this time, it is unclear how many countries would be included.
The citizenship question is not going to be part of the 2020 Census, but in courtrooms across the U.S., it is continued to be debated and fought about.
A U.S. District Judge expressed uncomfortableness about second-guessing the government separating families at the border. He ruled it was operating within its authority.
More than 200 Mexican migrants are going to be deported from Tucson, Arizona to Guadalajara, which is more than 1,000 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. Flights will begin on Jan. 24.
The asylum agreements that the United States made with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are being challenged by a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and other civil rights groups.
According to The Associated Press, the U.S. immigration court system has been dysfunctional for years and gotten worse. The article below details AP’s visits to immigration courts.
