As President Trump acts unilaterally, Congress at a standstill on immigration reform
WASHINGTON (SBG) – President Donald Trump’s newest rule limiting asylum for immigrants is already facing legal challenges. But what it’s not being met with, at least so far, is a plan by Congress to change the law, despite multiple past … Read More
America closes the doors to asylum-seekers from the South
A new rule issued by the White House effectively prevents Latin Americans from claiming asylum at the southern border. COUNT THE ways in which the government under President Donald Trump has grown more hostile to foreigners who seek sanctuary. For … Read More
USA Detains 104,344 Immigrants Deemed Inadmissible
Washington, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) American authorities apprehended and described 104,344 immigrants at US-Mexico border as inadmissible in June, Customs and Border Protection Office announced. This figure represents a 28 percent drop compared to May, and the agreement signed with … Read More
House Democrats to introduce bill for more refugee admissions from Central America
As the immigration crisis at the border continues unabated with hundreds of thousands of migrants suffering and even dying on the treacherous trek through Mexico to the U.S. border, Democrats are blaming President Donald Trump and gearing up to introduce … Read More
All Democrats At Main Debate Agree Illegal Immigrants Should Get Health Care Coverage
MSNBC Democratic presidential primary debate co-moderator Savannah Guthrie asked the candidates to raise their hand if their healthcare plan would cover undocumented immigrants. President Donald Trump reacted on Twitter, calling it “the end of that race.” “This is a show of … Read More
Pelosi takes a hit as Congress approves border crisis money
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is urging congressional Democrats to support a bill to help migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) The House approved a White House- and Senate-supported $4.5-billion bill Thursday to respond to the … Read More
