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Tag: U.S. immigration policy

Immigration

New Trump Policy Would Permit Indefinite Detention Of Migrant Families, Children

Brian Naylor, NPR

Posted on August 21, 2019 · The new policy would end the Flores Settlement and allow the government to hold families with children without a deadline, in a change from the way cases are handled today.

Tags migrant children shelters for migrant children Trump immigration policy U.S. immigration policy

Immigration

Immigration Chief: ‘Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor Who Can Stand On Their Own 2 Feet’

SASHA INGBER, NPR

Posted on August 13, 2019 · Ken Cuccinelli, acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services, says the new rule, which can deny green cards to immigrants who use government benefits, is part of Trump "keeping his promises."

Tags Ken Cuccinelli public charge U.S. immigration policy

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Trump Administration Rule Would Penalize Immigrants For Needing Benefits

Pam Fessler, NPR / Joel Rose, NPR

Posted on August 12, 2019 · The so-called "public charge" rule would limit the ability of immigrants to get green cards if are likely to use government benefits, such as SNAP or housing aid.

Tags public assistance public charge U.S. immigration policy

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Trump Outlines ‘Merit-Based’ Immigration Plan, Still Far From Becoming Law

TAMARA KEITH, NPR

Posted on May 16, 2019 · President Trump's proposal would keep legal immigration levels the same but dramatically change who would be let in. It does not address the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally.

Tags immigration President Donald Trump U.S. immigration policy

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WATCH: After Supreme Court Ruling, How Does Trump’s Travel Ban Affect U.S. Immigration Policy?

PBS NewsHour, PBS

Posted on June 27, 2018 · The Supreme Court rejected challenges to President Trump’s third travel ban -- aimed mainly at mostly Muslim nations -- in a 5-4 decision. While Trump lauded the ruling, politicians and activists outside the court denounced the decision.

Tags immigration Trump’s travel ban U.S. immigration policy

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