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A Doctor's Fight for Justice in Lebanon

March 17, 2025

A doctor, Rasha Alawieh, is currently in Lebanon, waiting for a judge to decide if the Trump administration broke a court order by deporting her. She is a specialist in kidney medicine and was working at Rhode Island Hospital. The judge in Boston wanted to know why she was sent back to Lebanon, even

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Trump's Deportation Plan Grounded by Judge

March 16, 2025

A recent legal battle has put a halt to a controversial plan by the Trump administration. The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a wartime law, was set to be used for mass deportations of Venezuelan immigrants. This law allows the US to detain and remove people deemed a threat without following the usual le

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Unpacking Trump's Plan to Use Wartime Law for Deportations

March 13, 2025

The Trump administration is gearing up to use an old wartime law to speed up deportations. This law, called the Alien Enemies Act, was created way back in 1798. It gives the president a lot of power to target and remove undocumented immigrants. Legal experts are already raising eyebrows, predicting

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Green Card Holder Arrested: A Shift in Deportation Focus

March 11, 2025

A recent event has brought attention to a change in deportation policies. A person with a green card was taken into custody. This person was involved in pro-Palestinian protests. The arrest is seen as a sign that the government is cracking down on those it views as anti-Semitic or supporters of grou

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New App Encourages Undocumented Migrants to Leave the US

March 11, 2025

A recent development in the US has seen a mobile application, originally designed to help migrants book asylum appointments, being repurposed. This app is now being used to encourage undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily. The app, now known as CBP Home, allows migrants to submit an

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Protest Leader Faces Deportation: What's Really Going On?

March 10, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is in hot water. He was recently arrested by federal immigration agents. This happened after he played a big role in protests at Columbia University. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the arrest. They said it was because of President Donald Trump’s

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New Faces, New Plans: Shaking Up Immigration Enforcement

March 10, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of

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Sanctuary Cities Under the Spotlight

March 4, 2025

Four major cities in the United States are in the hot seat. Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York are being scrutinized for their sanctuary policies. These policies limit how much these cities help with federal immigration enforcement. The mayors of these cities are set to face questions from a c

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Shake-Up at ICE: New Boss, Same Old Mission

February 22, 2025

ICE, the agency in charge of deportations, has a new acting director. Caleb Vitello, who had been leading the agency, has been moved to a different role. He will now oversee all field and enforcement operations. This change comes as the administration is frustrated with the pace of deportations. The

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A New Dawn: America's Fresh Start

February 21, 2025

America is on the brink of a new era. Just a month into the new administration, the country is already seeing significant changes. The new president has hit the ground running, focusing on key issues that affect everyday Americans. The new president has been busy keeping promises made during the cam