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Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Asylum Ban
Posted on · A U.S. district court ruled that President Trump's proclamation banning anyone seeking asylum from entering the U.S. without crossing a port of entry violates existing law.
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Houston Lawyers React To Trump’s New Limits On Asylum-Seekers
Posted on · The Trump administration’s new rule makes anyone who enters the country without authorization ineligible to seek asylum.
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US Immigration Officials Move To Restrict Asylum At Border
Posted on · New regulations will block migrants from claiming asylum if they do not come to an official border crossing.
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Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Appears in Houston Immigration Court
Posted on · In addition to his legal fights on behalf of actress Stormy Daniels, Avenatti has taken up the cases of immigrant families separated under the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy
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‘It’s Humiliating’: Released Immigrants Describe Life with Ankle Monitors
Posted on · The devices are a better option than detention, but they disrupt almost every aspect of daily life, from sleeping and exercising to buying groceries and getting a job, according to more than a dozen attorneys, immigrant advocates and Central American asylum-seekers.
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ACLU Sues Trump Administration over Decision to Exclude Most Asylum-Seekers Fleeing Domestic Abuse, Gang Violence
Posted on · “It’s clear the administration’s goal is to deny and deport as many people as possible, as quickly as possible," said Jennifer Chang Newell, an attorney with the ACLU's Immigrants’ Rights Project.
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Mexican Journalist Released, Awaits Asylum Appeal
Posted on · Meanwhile Gutiérrez's pursuit of asylum continues. The first hearing in his appeal is scheduled later this month, before the same judge who rejected his plea last year.
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What Are The Chances of Getting Asylum? A Lot Better in New York than Houston
Posted on · A study finds stark contrasts between Houston and other cities. We looked for the reasons behind the disparity.
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Full Show: Texas A&M’s Role At Los Alamos, And NASA Goes To The Sun (Aug. 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Stafford schools look to ensure safety after funding was cut for security officers. We examine why Houston immigration judges are less likely to grant asylum. We learn what Texas A&M's role might be as part of the new group managing Los Alamos National Laboratory. Then, we learn about NASA's new mission to the sun. Author Reza Aslan discusses his book, God: A Human History. And we visit to Houston's 311 call center.
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While Migrant Families Seek Shelter From Violence, Trump Administration Narrows Path To Asylum
Posted on · Advocates for asylum-seekers at the border say a long difficult process has become increasingly unjust. And the Trump administration shows no signs of changing its tune.
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Immigrant Parents Reckon With Trump’s Changing Policies At The Border
Posted on · When U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order two weeks ago ending family separations, Evelyn Becerra heard the news and decided to leave Guatemala with her 2-year-old daughter.
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Full Show: How Politicians Use Scripture, And Houston’s Best Hot Dogs (July 3, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about a court ruling affecting certain asylum seekers. We examine how politicians use scripture to their benefit. Food writers discuss their favorite hot dog and hamburger joints. And we preview the Houston Symphony's annual Star-Spangled Salute concerts.
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What Drives Asylum Seekers To The U.S.?
Posted on · Jeronimo Cortina from the University of Houston explains the conditions and circumstances in Central America that lead many families to make the arduous journey to the United States.
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LISTEN: This Man Waited Days To Join His Family In The U.S. And Seek Asylum; They Asked Him To Turn Back
Posted on · A native of Guatemala who is fleeing persecution struggles to reach his family in the U.S.