Legal January 2020

Former Harvard Prof On Trump’s Legal Team

Former Harvard University law professor Alan Dershowitz is joining President Donald Trump’s legal team for the Senate impeachment trial. Dershowitz confirmed this on Twitter.

Hispanic Community January 2020

100s In River 'No-Man's Land'

After Mexican National Guard troops blocked the way, hundreds of Central American migrants became stranded by the Suchiate River. Most of the migrants are from Honduras.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Illegal Crossings Plunge Across Border

As the U.S. extends its policy to make more asylum-seekers wait in Mexico, illegal crossings have plunged. More than 55,000 asylum-seekers were returned to Mexico through November.

Legal January 2020

Impeachment Trial: What To Watch

The following are recommendations from The Associated Press regarding the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

Global January 2020

Parents Separated From Kids Return To US

The Los Angeles International Airport was the site of family reunions as parents (separated from their children and deported by the Trump administration) reunited with their kids.

Legal January 2020

‘Ghost Guns’ Lawsuit

With school shootings an ongoing concern, the gun debate continues across the U.S. Part of this debate is the subject of “ghost guns,” and a lawsuit against the federal government.

Legal January 2020

New Green Card Rule Upheld?

New rules that allow immigration officials to deny green cards based on whether or not immigrants use public benefits such as food stamps have been upheld by the Supreme Court.

Global January 2020

Trump Looks To Sign USMCA Trade Deal

The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA is slated to be signed by President Donald Trump January 29. USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA.

Global January 2020

‘Remain In Mexico’ Extends To Brazil

Asylum seekers from Brazil are now being told to wait in Mexico for rulings on their asylum claims because of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy.

Global February 2020

How Many Immigrants Cross The Border Each Year?

Traditionally crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border ticks up during the winter months, however, border apprehensions have declined for the eighth month in a row.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Is El Salvador Safe?

A new report states that at least 138 people who were sent from the U.S. to El Salvador were killed, a majority of the deaths occurring less than a year after being deported.

Legal February 2020

Senate Acquits Trump Of Impeachment

The Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment. Final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation.

Legal February 2020

Senate Acquits Trump Of Impeachment

The Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment. Final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation.

Global February 2020

Is Immigration Under Homeland Security?

Homeland Security has suspended New York residents from using its “trusted traveler” programs in response to New York’s “Green Light” law.

Arts and Media February 2020

Trump Decapitation Artwork Pulled By WilmU

WilmU has pulled a student art piece from an online showcase. The piece, which is a parody Caravaggio's "Judith and Holofernes," depicts President Donald Trump being decapitated.