IMMIGRATION

Mar 21 2026SPORTS

A Rising Basketball Star and the Roots That Shape Him

Alex Karaban first appeared on a college basketball court in 2022, but his story runs deeper than the hoops and the scoreboards. Born on November 11, 2002, he grew up in Northborough, Massachusetts, where the local courts became his playground and his future. As a freshman at UConn, he started 38 of

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

State Lawsuit Targets Planned Immigration Detention Center

New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging the plan to turn an empty warehouse into a large immigration detention center. The legal action comes after Maryland took similar steps last month to stop a comparable project in its borders. Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attor

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Former Counterterrorism Head Faces FBI Probe, Student Vanishes in Spain, Trump Warns of Iran Threat

The FBI has opened an investigation into Joe Kent, who once led the Department of Homeland Security’s counterterrorism unit. Officials say they are looking into possible misconduct during his tenure, but no charges have been announced yet. In a separate story, a University of Alabama student name

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s New Home: How Ukrainian Families Are Shaping the State

The first wave of Ukrainian refugees arrived in Alaska almost four years ago, fleeing a war that had left millions homeless. From the start, the state acted quickly to open its doors and welcome these newcomers. Volunteers from churches, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments came together to

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Hollywood’s Quiet Shift on Immigration Debate

The Oscars ended with a low‑key atmosphere, and the spotlight on immigration was barely a ripple. Instead of star‑studded protests against ICE, the event felt more like a casual gathering where actors offered polite nods and Jimmy Kimmel shared personal anecdotes. This quietness is surprising, given

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

The U. S. Exit Plan: What Happens If You Really Leave?

People who said they would leave America after President Trump won have found the idea more complicated than it first seemed. The plan sounds simple: give up citizenship, pay a small fee, and move to another country. In reality, the world is full of rules that make this difficult. First, becoming

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Will the U. S. Supreme Court protect temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants?

The U. S. Supreme Court has agreed to review whether the government can legally cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350, 000 Haitians and 6, 100 Syrians living in America. These protections were originally granted for safety reasons, but the current administration claims they should hav

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

A Sudden Loss in Texas: An Afghan Family’s Tragic Day

Paktyawal, a 41‑year‑old Afghan veteran who had fled the war and sought asylum in the United States, died less than a day after being taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. The incident unfolded on a Friday morning when masked agents surro

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Kast’s New Focus: Crime, Borders and a Different Style

The new president of Chile has taken a clear stance on the two issues that most people care about today: crime and immigration. He has announced tougher prison rules, longer sentences for gang members, and a plan to curb the flow of people from Venezuela. He also said he will station more sold

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Family Facing Forced Return to Colombia Despite Safety Concerns

A mother from the Bay Area and her two young sons were taken to a U. S. immigration office in San Francisco, where they were quickly detained and later sent back to Colombia. The case involves a 5‑year‑old boy who needs special hearing devices and a 6‑year‑old child with significant deafness. Both c

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