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Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That's no longer the case, according to the administration and immigration lawyers.
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California says it will train 988 responders to support LGBTQ+ youth calling for help. -
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that children without legal status cannot enroll in Head Start — effective immediately. But without implementation guidelines, providers say they're in a holding pattern. -
Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education. -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 at California universities and colleges. -
The Port of Los Angeles reported that it expected 80 ships to arrive in May, but 17 have been canceled.
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The Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power.
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Some borrowers could see higher monthly payments from new federal rules. Others will have caps on how much they can borrow. And loan forgiveness options are limited.
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The court’s ruling allows the Trump administration to revoke deportation protections for Syrian and Haitian refugees.
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President Donald Trump blew up what could have been a win for his party to force lawmakers to pass an elections overhaul bill.
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In a 6-3 ideologically divided decision, the high court said that requiring permission in advance is an undue burden on the right to possess and carry a firearm.
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The Trump administration wants to shift more money to homeless shelters that require sobriety, a change that would disrupt California's "housing-first" policies.
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The decision comes at a moment when Trump and some Republicans are split over what GOP priorities should be ahead of the midterm elections.
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The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made.
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The Justice Department is offering grants to cities and police departments across the country, but recipients must cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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The plane is one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government and raised legal and ethical questions after Qatar offered to replace the jet last year.
