As more than 500 people—some refugees and immigrants—celebraed becoming United States citizens in Seattle’s 40th annual naturalization ceremony over the weekend, the fate of 160 refugees still hangs in the balance, thanks to President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his month-old travel ban on 12 countries and partial restrictions on nine other countries to include refugees from those 19 countries.
What’s next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court’s ruling
The legal battle over President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is far from over despite the Republican administration’s major victory Friday limiting nationwide injunctions.
Raids in Southern California rattle immigrant communities — including those in the US legally
Jacob Vasquez began working at a clothing warehouse in Los Angeles soon after arriving from Mexico less than three years ago.
“Unprecedented and incredibly terrifying”: First 100 days of Trump administration filled with fear, confusion amongst AAPI communities
The first 100 days since President Donald Trump took office has been filled with heightened anxiety, confusion, and fear amongst many Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Trump administration says it’ll pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
The Trump administration says it is going to pay immigrants in the United States illegally who’ve returned to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda.
Trump administration’s targeting of immigrants also creates pathway to eliminating constitutional rights
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has enacted sweeping legislation targeting immigrants.
Advocates warn of a second Trump term that will target the growing South Asian immigrant community
Attorneys and immigrant rights advocates warn that a second term under President Donald Trump will be more extreme and aggressive in expelling immigrants from the United States, impacting the growing South Asian immigrant community both locally and nationally.
Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the US illegally
The Trump administration is creating a registry for all people who are in the United States illegally, and those who don’t self-report could face fines or prosecution, immigration officials announced Tuesday.
Local and national advocates look to put ICE raids on ice
Public officials and immigrant rights advocates are fighting back against the White House’s draconian raids aimed at immigrants targeted for deportation.
Superintendent Reykdal releases guidance for schools on protections for immigrant students
Washington’s Superintendent Chris Reykdal has released guidance for schools to proactively protect immigrant students, following President Donald Trump’s decision to target immigrant communities.