New York and 20 other states are not happy with a new rule. This rule stops some immigrants from getting food stamps. The states say this rule is not fair. They think the government is being mean to people who need help. The rule comes from a law passed earlier. It says some immigrants can't get food stamps until they become legal residents. But the states say the g...
Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
A new hotline has been set up to help residents of public housing report crimes and illegal activities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced this initiative to address concerns about safety and illegal immigration in public housing areas. Residents can now call 1-800-347-3735 or visit the Hudoig. gov/hotline website to report issues like ...
A recent court decision has put a wrench in the Trump administration's plans to keep thousands of migrants locked up without a fight. A federal judge in California said, "Not so fast, " and ruled that these individuals should get a chance to ask for release on bond while they wait for their deportation cases to wrap up. This isn't just about a few people. The judge ...
In recent times, the political landscape has been anything but calm. The divide between Congress and the White House is growing, especially on crucial issues both at home and abroad. The Trump administration is currently in Geneva, discussing a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. However, there are concerns that this plan might favor Russia over Ukraine. If Pres...
President Trump has announced plans to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in the U. S. This program has been a lifeline for many Somalis since 1991, when their country was devastated by civil war. The decision could impact hundreds of Somalis who have built lives in the U. S. , particularly in Minnesota, which has the largest Somali community in the...
In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, the situation is more complex than it seems. Some people, including a...
The recent surge in ICE raids under President Trump's administration has sparked a wave of criticism from celebrities. Joe Rogan, a well-known podcaster, has been particularly vocal. Despite supporting Trump in the 2024 election, Rogan has condemned the raids on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. He described the raids as terrifying, especially for American citiz...
A heated argument is going on between some Catholic leaders and the government about deporting people who are in the country illegally. The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the government's tough stance on immigration, saying it's causing fear and anxiety. They also expressed concern about the treatment of immigrants in detention centers and the lack o...
People moving from one country to another is a big deal right now. In the U. S. , the number of people coming in and going out has changed a lot. A few years ago, more people were entering the country than leaving. But now, things have slowed down. Some people think this is because of who is in charge, but it's not that simple. The U. S. has been strict about who ca...