In a sharply divided decision on Tuesday, June 17, the City of Miami Commission voted 3-2 to enter into a 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The move authorizes certain city police officers to perform limited federal immigration enforcement functions. The move has sparked significant legal, political, and civil rights debate, drawing…
A 2-year-old American citizen named Hendrick has been left behind in Indianapolis after his mother, Yesica Turcios, was deported to Honduras on June 6. Despite being born in the United States, Hendrick was unable to accompany his mother due to not having a passport—a legal requirement for international travel, even for minors. Turcios, who has…
A federal judge has upheld the Biden administration’s program that permits a limited number of migrants from four countries to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons, dismissing a challenge from Republican-led states. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton on Friday, March 8, 2024, allows the program to continue operating, despite opposition…