Ximena Bustillo
Stories
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Homeland Security pulls down list of 'sanctuary' cities and counties after backlash
The list included dozens of cities and counties that DHS said was in noncompliance with federal statutes and had come under intense criticism from some mayors and law enforcement.
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The White House is deporting people to countries they're not from. Why?
The administration argues the men's home countries won't take them — but lawyers say getting sent to a country like South Sudan could lead to more persecution.
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GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants
The goal of the changes, which head to the Senate next week, is to save money and send a signal that Republicans are tough on immigration.
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Trump administration defends flight of migrants to third countries
A federal judge in Massachusetts had earlier ordered the Department of Homeland Security to keep custody of migrants sent to South Sudan, or any third country, until he can verify they received proper due process.
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Horse racing industry braces for crackdown on illegal immigration
Horse racing depends on thousands of workers without legal status, and industry leaders fear that Trump's soft touch toward the industry in his first term will not persist in his second.
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Supreme Court bars the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court has barred the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to quickly deport Venezuelans in custody in northern Texas. The administration says the men are gang members.
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First Afrikaners arrive in U.S. under radically redrawn refugee program
The refugees were admitted to the U.S. after an executive order from President Trump, and under an expedited and unconventional process for the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
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As Trump aims to deport millions, one pathway to legal status got bigger
A Biden-era rule eases the path for workers to be sponsored for U.S. permanent residency, an attractive option for those in horse-racing looking for a competitive edge.
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A Biden-era DHS ruling makes it easier for temporary workers to get green cards
A rule that took effect before President Trump's inauguration makes it easier for workers on temporary visas to apply for green cards, which offer employers more certainty despite a hefty price tag.
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Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya and other countries
The Trump administration wants to send migrants to Libya, possibly as soon as this week. U.S. officials have been negotiating with other countries willing to take in people deported from the U.S.
