The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge
Imagine you've been fleeing danger and waiting for years to start a new life in America. Many refugees had already been approved and booked their flights. But this week, the Trump administration hit the pause button on refugee travel. Thousands are now stuck, including over 1, 600 Afghans who helped
The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White H
President Donald Trump has a plan to make homes more affordable by cutting regulations. But is it as simple as it sounds? Let's dive in! First, regulations: Trump thinks high home prices are due to regulations. He's right that regulations can add costs. However, many of these rules are set by state
President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig
When news spread about possible mass deportations in Chicago, many undocumented workers decided to stay home. Martin Ramos, who moved from Mexico without proper papers, stocked up on groceries and kept his kids out of soccer practice. He knows an arrest would threaten his family's future. At the fac
Hey there, did you know that the Trump administration has just broadened the powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers? Now, these officers can speed up the removal of certain undocumented immigrants who can't prove they've been in the U. S. for more than two years. This policy is
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
A group of 22 states, led by Democrats, and several civil rights groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, argues that this order goes against the 14th amendment of the US constitution, wh
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders. One of these orders aims to end birthright citizenship, which is the automatic granting of citizenship to anyone born on U. S. soil. This move sparked immediate legal challenges. A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts argu
