minimum wage
AP: Minimum wage case for immigrant detainees ends in mistrialA trial to see if a private immigration center in Washington state must pay a minimum wage to its detainees ended in […]
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Expanding Posibilities
Forbes: New developments may ease path to U.S. immigration New development may ease the path for people wishing to immigrate to the United States. These include expanding the possibilities for
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Remain in Mexico
The Hill: Supreme Court dismisses ‘Remain in Mexico’ lawsuits The Supreme Court dismissed several lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy that affects asylum seekers. The suits claimed
Detention center
NBC: ICE detention center conditions criticizedImmigrant lawyers and advocates are criticizing conditions at a Louisiana detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. One former detainee said there was little
Congress
The Tablet: Congress needs to pass immigration reform, say two bishopsThe Supreme Court ruling denying permanent residency to people with Temporary Protected Status who entered the United States without authorization
Sisters of Mercy
Mercy Sisters start San Diego center to help immigrantsTwo Sisters of Mercy decided the best way to reach immigrants in need in San Diego was to open a parish center and be
Border and Children
Fewer children and families, more adults caught at U.S.-Mexico border in MayMore single adults were caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in May than in previous months while the numbers for families and unaccompanied
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Rejuvenation
Washington Post: ‘In the Heights’ changes as immigration attitudes changeThe film version of “In the Heights” has changed from the original 2000 love story play to reflect the evolution in immigration politics. Then,
Supreme Court
Miami Herald: Supreme Court green card ruling criticizedThe Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that undocumented immigrants with Temporary Protected Status are unable to obtain a green card is a huge blow to
Washington
The Hill: Balanced and rational immigration policy neededThe immigration challenge in the United States is currently defined more by political protagonists than facts. But a responsible president has no choice