Global March 2020

Trump Restricts Travel From Europe

President Donald Trump has restricted travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. The Dow Jones has fallen into bear market territory. The NBA postpones its season because of COVID-19.

Global March 2020

The Final Moments Of An Asylum Seeker

An asylum seeker from Cuba died while in detention and may have been dead for several hours before he was found. The man was referred for mental health treatments three times.

Global March 2020

35K Foreign Workers To Be Allowed Into US

The number of so-called H-2B visas for seasonal foreign workers is being increased for an additional 35,000 to help in the service-section and food-processing industry.

Global March 2020

Is Data On Kids Separated At Border Flawed?

A watchdog has estimated that the reported figure of 2,500 children being separated from their parents at the border could actually be much higher due to communication problems.

Global March 2020

County Restricts Immigration Agents

Immigration agents are prohibited from arresting people at the Northampton County’s courthouse or jail unless they provide a detainer request and a warrant signed by a federal judge.

Global March 2020

Bloomberg Drops Out, Supports Biden

The following two Associated Press articles cover Super Tuesday and the suspension of Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign.

Global March 2020

Immigration Checks Continue On Peter Pan Buses

Immigration checks will continue on Peter Pan buses. The bus line’s vice president, Christopher Crean, said this decision was to help stem human trafficking.

Global February 2020

Is The US Ready For The 2020 Election?

A new poll shows Americans are worried about the upcoming election. Fewer than 4 in 10 white Americans or Hispanics have little confidence that votes in 2020 will be counted accurately.

Global February 2020

6-Year-Old Girl Arrested At School

A 6-year-old girl was arrested at her charter school for kicking and punching staff members. A video shows the child crying and begging not to be arrested. One officer has been fired.

Global February 2020

How Many People Respond To The Census?

A recent poll shows that the majority of Americans are planning to participate in the 2020 census but there are concerns about personal information being kept private.

Global February 2020

Does Medicaid Affect Citizenship?

The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits, including Medicaid and food stamps, has led to immigrants being afraid to use such social services.

Global February 2020

School District Sparks Controversy

Students attending one of the Guilford County Schools can now be bused to a polling place, but some parents fear there are political motives behind this new optional field trip.