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Victims of Crime Get a Break: DOJ Reverses Course on Legal Aid Restrictions

November 26, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given t

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Chicago and California Leaders Clash with Federal Immigration Laws

November 12, 2025

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J. B. Pritzker have been making headlines for their strong stance against federal immigration enforcement. They've taken steps to limit the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents within their state. Johnson recently signed an executiv

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Standing Up for Patients: Nurses and the Fight Against ICE in Hospitals

October 23, 2025

California hospitals are facing a new challenge: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are showing up unannounced, demanding patient information, and causing fear. This is not just a problem for the patients but also for the nurses who are caught in the middle. One nurse, with years of e

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Local Sheriff's ICE Partnership Sparks Debate and Fear

September 27, 2025

In Bucks County, Sheriff Fred Harran is standing firm on his decision to team up with ICE, claiming it won't cost local residents a penny. He argues that the federal agency will cover all expenses, including salaries, equipment, and even bonuses for his deputies. However, not everyone is convinced.

education

Unfair Fates: Students Losing Status Over Minor Infractions

April 7, 2025

It was a regular night when Lisa received a puzzling email from her university. The message stated that her record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS, had been terminated. This news was confusing and alarming. Lisa was just a month away from graduating from the Universi

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Fighting for Venezuelan Rights in the U. S.

March 25, 2025

A big court battle is happening in San Francisco. Lawyers are fighting for Venezuelan immigrants. They want a judge to stop a plan that could kick out nearly 350, 000 people. These people are in the U. S. legally. They have something called Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status lets people f

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Cuomo's Sanctuary City Policies Under Fire

March 13, 2025

The political landscape of New York is heating up. Andrew Cuomo, former governor, is eyeing a comeback as mayor of New York City. This has sparked a fierce debate about his past policies, especially his stance on sanctuary cities. Cuomo's support for these policies, which offer protection to undocum

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Why Are Migrants Being Sent to Guantanamo?

March 3, 2025

The Trump administration has been moving migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay. This move is not only unprecedented but also illegal, according to a lawsuit filed by immigrants' rights groups. The lawsuit claims that the government is violating the Fifth Amendment and several other laws

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Florida's New Immigration Laws: A Deep Dive

February 14, 2025

Florida has just made some big changes to its immigration laws. The state is now spending a lot of money to enforce these new rules. The state will spend nearly 300 million dollars to hire more than 50 new law enforcement officers. These officers will focus on immigration. The money will also be use

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Venezuelan Migration to Colombia: Challenges and Hope

January 22, 2025

For years, people have been moving from one place to another. Sometimes they go far, crossing borders into new countries. This is happening a lot these days. One big example is the many people from Venezuela who have moved to Colombia. This has been going on for over ten years now. It's interesting