Immigration
The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia
The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia President Trump’s executive order on April 28, 2025, demands that the U.S. attorney general publish a list of cities and states that obstruct federal immigration enforcement, potentially putting Philadelphia on the list due to its sanctuary city policies. Philadelphia’s sanctuary policies, including refusing to […]
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From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations
From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations The US government has a long history of deporting individuals based on their political beliefs or affiliations, dating back to the late 19th century and including anti-Chinese racism. The Supreme Court’s plenary power doctrine, established in 1893, allows the federal government […]
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International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home? International students bring significant economic benefits to local communities across the US, with a total impact estimated at $44 billion annually. The average international student brings in around $29,000 per year, which translates into American […]
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The student arrested at his naturalization interview knew it was coming
The student arrested at his naturalization interview knew it was coming Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student, was arrested at his naturalization interview with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on April 14th. Mahdawi had been fearful of being detained by ICE and had reportedly been in hiding for weeks due to concerns about the interview. […]
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ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits
ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits ICE has broad powers to detain and arrest noncitizens, but its authority is still bound by constitutional limits, including the rights to free speech, assembly, and due process. Despite its significant budget of approximately $8 billion, ICE does […]
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ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy
ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy ICE can now enter K-12 schools, raising concerns about student rights and privacy. The Trump administration has been targeting foreign-born college students and professors for deportation since February 2025. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has rescinded a […]
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Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost
Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost The Supreme Court’s decision on deportations has been hailed as a victory by both the Trump administration and the ACLU, but noncitizens have clearly lost. The court’s 5-4 majority ruling allowed the federal […]
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The Trump administration says Tren de Aragua is a terrorist group – but it’s really a transnational criminal organization. Here’s why the label matters.
The Trump administration says Tren de Aragua is a terrorist group – but it’s really a transnational criminal organization. Here’s why the label matters. Venezuelan immigrants, whom the Trump White House says are members of the Tren de Aragua gang, arrive in El Salvador on March 31, 2025. El Salvador Press Presidency Office/Anadolu via Getty […]
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Florida is home to about 341,000 immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti who may soon lose residency, work permits
Florida is home to about 341,000 immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti who may soon lose residency, work permits An activist protests the lifting of TPS status for Venezuelans in Doral, Fla. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell Florida leads the nation in the number of immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. Soon after taking office, the Trump […]
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Why tattoos are such an unreliable marker of gang membership
Why tattoos are such an unreliable marker of gang membership Tattoos of crowns and roses are popular among everyone – not just members of Tren de Aragua, as law enforcement has claimed. Marc Atkins/Getty Images The United States deported 238 Venezuelan men on three flights to El Salvador on March 15, 2025, claiming that they […]
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