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Prospect of an Immigration Crackdown Leaves Some Chicago Neighborhoods Bracing
Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney. By Ernesto Londoño and Julie Bosman Jan. 21, 2025 Reports that the Trump administration might…
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What happens to people with disabilities in natural disasters?
At least three disabled people have died in the L.A. fires. Research shows people with disabilities are up to four times more likely to die in natural disasters. Jan. 21,…
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As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low
by Wendy Fry January 20, 2025 In summary Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump…
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Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy
by Nigel Duara and Tomas Apodaca January 20, 2025 In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in…
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Deportations take place in Arizona on President Trump’s first full day in office
Deportations have been happening regularly at the DeConcini Port of Entry since June, and Trump now promises to remove ‘millions’ By: Adam Klepp Posted 5:33 PM, Jan 21, 2025 To watch video…
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Biden forgives student loans for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total to 5 million
By Kanishka Singh January 13, 2025 2:20 PM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Monday his administration would cancel student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers,…
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US settles anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian bias complaint against Emory University
By Kanishka Singh January 16, 2025 5:23 PM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Education Department on Thursday noted concerns, opens new tab about discrimination against Muslim, Arab and Palestinian students…
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Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack
By SEAN MURPHY Updated 4:31 PM CST, January 10, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded Friday that while federal prosecution may…
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Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOCELYN GECKER of The Associated Press, WILLIESHA MORRIS of AL.com, and KEVIN RICHERT of Idaho Education News Updated 9:44 AM CST, January 9, 2025 Nearly a decade…
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