Joel Rose
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National
Senate Democrats Accuse Justice Department Of Politicizing Immigration Courts
In a bluntly-worded letter to the Justice Department on Thursday, Democratic senators accuse the administration of deliberately eroding the independence of U.S. immigration courts.
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National
CBP admits Washington border officers 'overzealous'; critics say Iranians and others targeted
The head of CBP says the Seattle field office was "corrected" after it questioned hundreds of Iranian-American citizens at a border crossing. But advocates fear this wasn't an isolated mistake.
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Politics
Trump Administration Travel Ban Expands To 6 Additional Countries
Three years after the Trump administration announced the travel ban, it is expected to expand to 6 additional countries. Department of Homeland Security officials announced details today.
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Law & Courts
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration Rule For Immigrants On Public Benefits
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's effort to screen green card applicants who may need government aid, making it harder for them to acheive permanent residency.
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National
This Migrant Won In Immigration Court, And The U.S. Sent Him To Mexico Anyway
It has become nearly impossible for migrants at the southern border to win asylum. Even if they do get protection from a judge, in some cases they're still not allowed to stay in the country.
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Music
Encore: 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' The Anthem For A Generation That Didn't Want One
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" made Nirvana's Kurt Cobain a reluctant spokesman for Generation X, and the song became an anthem for a generation that didn't want one.
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National
Few Asylum-Seekers Winning Cases Under 'Remain In Mexico' Program
A little more than 100 migrants out the of tens of thousands who've arrived at the southern border in recent months have been granted protection.
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National
This Grieving Family Wants The U.S. To Designate Mexican Cartels As Terrorists
Relatives of nine American women and children who were brutally killed in Mexico last month were in Washington this week to tell their story. They want the U.S. to go after drug cartels.
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National
Stephen Miller Emails Show How White Nationalism Is Moving Into The Mainstream
White House adviser Stephen Miller faces growing calls to resign after leaked emails show he promoted the ideas of white nationalists. Critics say this is how fringe ideas move into the mainstream.
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Politics
Calls Grow For Stephen Miller To Leave White House After Leaked Emails
There are growing calls for White House adviser Stephen Miller to go after leaked emails show he promoted the ideas of white nationalists, but the White House is standing behind him.