DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries : NPR

DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries : NPR

Immigrants prepare to become American citizens at a naturalization service on Jan. 22, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. Although much of the federal government was shut down Monday morning, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), offices remained open nationwide. John Moore/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images North America The […]

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found herself in the hot seat on Capitol Hill on Thursday, defending herself from Democrats who sharply questioned the Trump administration’s hardline immigration actions. In one notable exchange, Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., asked Noem if DHS had deported any military veterans — and she said the department has not.  Magaziner […]

Thousands of immigrants could be eligible for bond hearings, striking down DHS policy: Judge

Thousands of immigrants could be eligible for bond hearings, striking down DHS policy: Judge

A federal judge has struck down a Department of Homeland Security policy implemented in July that forced most immigrants who entered the United States without inspection to remain in detention throughout their removal proceedings. The decision could potentially allow thousands of immigrants who have been subject to mandatory detention to be released. On Tuesday, Judge […]