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Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.

fromThe Nation

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.

fromKqed

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could redefine birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment.

Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan

Birthright citizenship in the U.S. is typical in the Americas, contrary to claims of its rarity by opponents like Trump.

Racist': CNN Analyst Slams Opponents of Birthright Citizenship

Questioning birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment is viewed as a racist viewpoint by legal experts.

19 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.

Public health

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.

fromThe Nation

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.

fromKqed

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could redefine birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment.

Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan

Birthright citizenship in the U.S. is typical in the Americas, contrary to claims of its rarity by opponents like Trump.

more#birthright-citizenship

Racist': CNN Analyst Slams Opponents of Birthright Citizenship

Questioning birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment is viewed as a racist viewpoint by legal experts.

#immigration-enforcement

14 hours ago

US news

After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

US news

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

US politics

Is the Trump administration's immigration crackdown working?

14 hours ago

US news

After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

US news

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

more#immigration-enforcement

US politics

Is the Trump administration's immigration crackdown working?

Healthcare

fromTruthout

15 hours ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.

#immigration

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Social justice

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

fromURL Media

Law

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

fromwww.housingwire.com

SF real estate

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.

fromTruthout

Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement

Carlos sought to reunite with his children but was detained by ICE under deceptive circumstances.

Left-wing politics

E-Verify Is No Silver Bullet

Democrats can lead on immigration by focusing on employer accountability rather than punitive measures against undocumented immigrants.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.

Law

fromURL Media

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.

SF real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.

fromTruthout

Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement

Carlos sought to reunite with his children but was detained by ICE under deceptive circumstances.

Left-wing politics

E-Verify Is No Silver Bullet

Democrats can lead on immigration by focusing on employer accountability rather than punitive measures against undocumented immigrants.

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.

Careers

6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.

11 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.

Careers

6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.

more#us-economy

#higher-education

Higher education

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.

US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.

Intellectual property law

US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

more#higher-education

fromNextgov.com

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.

Miami

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

13 hours ago

Op-Ed | Overhauling New York's paid medical leave law would benefit small businesses | amNewYork

New York's Temporary Disability Insurance program inadequately supports injured workers, providing only $170 per week, a figure unchanged since 1989.

19 hours ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.

#government-shutdown

SF politics

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

US politics

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.

US politics

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.

US politics

Are Democrats Right to Cut an Immigration Deal with Trump?

Congress faces hard trade-offs and often concedes to the President to avoid harm from prolonged shutdowns while preserving some future leverage.

SF politics

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown due to disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement, risking future bipartisan cooperation.

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.

US politics

Are Democrats Right to Cut an Immigration Deal with Trump?

more#government-shutdown

Austin

fromThe Texas Tribune

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.

Miami food

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.

Business

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

California

fromKqed

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

California's snowpack is at 18% of average, raising concerns for an early fire season despite reservoirs being above historic averages.

SF parents

fromPadailypost

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.

Non-profit organizations

Costa Rica strikes deal to accept third country deportees from US

Costa Rica will accept up to 25 deported migrants weekly from the US, focusing on non-Latin American individuals without criminal records.

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.

Left-wing politics

fromNewsday

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.

Boston

fromFast Company

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.

Agriculture

The surprise winners of Trump's immigration wars

3 weeks ago

The White House Wants to Rebrand Its Mass-Deportation Push

The Trump administration is rebranding its mass deportation policy as targeted criminal removal to improve polling, despite enforcement actions affecting legal immigrants and citizens.

US politics

Here's how to fix America's immigration system. Trump's path is not the solution | Kenneth Roth

US politics

Trump's immigration agenda worsening childcare crisis, lawmakers warn

Trump-era immigration policies are shrinking the immigrant childcare workforce, worsening childcare shortages and costs, and causing parents to reduce work hours or leave the workforce.

US politics

Trump Doesn't Want Legal Immigrants Either

The Trump administration paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries and imposed broader travel bans, effectively excluding much of Africa, Asia, and the Muslim world.

Agriculture

The surprise winners of Trump's immigration wars

High fees and new salary rules are making it harder for American employers to hire high-skilled foreign workers.

3 weeks ago

The White House Wants to Rebrand Its Mass-Deportation Push

The Trump administration is rebranding its mass deportation policy as targeted criminal removal to improve polling, despite enforcement actions affecting legal immigrants and citizens.

US politics

Here's how to fix America's immigration system. Trump's path is not the solution | Kenneth Roth

US politics

Trump's immigration agenda worsening childcare crisis, lawmakers warn

US politics

Trump Doesn't Want Legal Immigrants Either

more#immigration-policy

Europe politics

fromNextgov.com

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.

Right-wing politics

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.

fromFast Company

Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump's birthright citizenship order as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court is questioning Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid significant legal and constitutional concerns.

fromEsquire

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.

Birthright citizenship reaches US Supreme Court in a case that will define the country's future

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on birthright citizenship, potentially redefining U.S. citizenship based on President Trump's executive order.

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.

Right-wing politics

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.

fromFast Company

Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump's birthright citizenship order as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court is questioning Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid significant legal and constitutional concerns.

fromEsquire

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Birthright citizenship reaches US Supreme Court in a case that will define the country's future

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on birthright citizenship, potentially redefining U.S. citizenship based on President Trump's executive order.

more#supreme-court

Higher education

When Employees Lose Jobs, Their Kids Lose Scholarships

Joe Behen's job loss raises concerns about his daughter's tuition-exchange scholarship at USC.

SF politics

fromSan Jose Inside

No More SBA Loans for Non-citizens as of April 1

Non-U.S. citizens, including green-card holders, are now ineligible for SBA funding, impacting small business growth and job creation in California.

SF politics

fromABC7 San Francisco

Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

Green-card holders are now ineligible for SBA loans, impacting immigrant entrepreneurs and potentially harming job creation and the economy.

#daca

SF parents

Federal judge orders return of California DACA recipient deported to Mexico

fromThe Washington Post

US news

DACA recipient returns to U.S. after judge finds she was unlawfully deported

SF parents

Federal judge orders return of California DACA recipient deported to Mexico

fromThe Washington Post

US news

DACA recipient returns to U.S. after judge finds she was unlawfully deported

House GOP Holds DHS Hostage for More ICE Funding

House Republicans resist reopening DHS despite Trump's order, delaying funding until they see progress on reconciliation.

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.

US news

2 weeks ago

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.

#trump

US politics

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

US Elections

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump Wildly Claims He Has Process' to Fund ICE that Bypasses the Senate Filibuster'

Trump claims to have a process to fully fund ICE without Senate votes, criticizing Democrats for wanting to defund law enforcement agencies.

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.

#department-of-homeland-security

Trump Wildly Claims He Has Process' to Fund ICE that Bypasses the Senate Filibuster'

Trump claims to have a process to fully fund ICE without Senate votes, criticizing Democrats for wanting to defund law enforcement agencies.

more#trump

fromThe American Conservative

Right-wing politics

House Rejects Senate Bill to Fund DHS Without ICE

Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Republican leadership has revived a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 47-day funding lapse, excluding ICE and Border Patrol initially.

fromThe American Conservative

US politics

House Democrats challenge new Homeland Security order limiting lawmaker visits to immigration facilities

Right-wing politics

House Rejects Senate Bill to Fund DHS Without ICE

Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Republican leadership has revived a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 47-day funding lapse, excluding ICE and Border Patrol initially.

more#department-of-homeland-security

US politics

House Democrats challenge new Homeland Security order limiting lawmaker visits to immigration facilities

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.

fromNextgov.com

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.

US politics

Democrats demand reforms to Homeland Security over immigration operations

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.

US politics

Democrats demand reforms to Homeland Security over immigration operations

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.

5 days ago

Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security Department has lifted the ban on asylum applications for non-high-risk countries, while maintaining restrictions for about 40 high-risk nations.

4 weeks ago

Senators demand return of deported California DACA recipient

A California woman with active DACA protection was detained at her green card interview and deported within 24 hours, prompting senators to call for her return by the Department of Homeland Security.

fromSlate Magazine

If Democrats Fold on Their ICE Demands, It Will Be a Disaster

The Trump administration's attacks on agencies, the judiciary, and democracy coincide with a partial shutdown as Democrats demand reforms to rein in ICE abuses.

fromThe Nation

This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine

Democrats must abandon triangulation, dismantle ICE, and block further ICE funding after federal agents killed a Minneapolis resident documenting abuses.

fromwww.ocregister.com

California lawmakers are pushing various immigration-related bills this year

Proponents said Senate Bill 747 is a first in the nation type of bill and it's called the No Kings Act, a reference to the nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump that have occurred throughout his second term that closes a loophole that allowed federal officers to be treated differently than state or local law enforcement for alleged constitutional violations.

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