WASHINGTON — Stricter Trump administration immigration policies have stymied Pentagon plans to restart a program that allowed thousands of people with critical medical or Asian and African language skills to join the military and become American citizens, according to several U.S. officials. The decade-old program has been on hold since...
For Now, Army Suspends Discharges of Immigrant Recruits
The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily. A memo shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday and dated July 20 spells out orders to high-ranking Army officials to stop processing discharges of men and women who enlisted in...
Saudis Can’t Dodge 9/11 Lawsuits by Victims’ Families
A federal court judge has rejected Saudi Arabia's bid to dismiss lawsuits claiming it helped plan the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. As Reuters news agency reported March 29, "U.S. District Judge George Daniels in Manhattan said the plaintiff's allegations 'narrowly articulate a reasonable basis' for him to assert jurisdiction over...
Deporting Salvadorans Will Hurt U.S. Economy & Disrupt Their Country
After ending Temporary Protected Status in late 2017 for Haitians and Nicaraguans, the White House announced last week that it will end TPS for Salvadorans, the largest group of TPS recipients. This will subject more than 200,000 immigrants to deportation if they cannot find another way to adjust their status....
Deporting Salvadorans Will Hurt U.S. Economy & Disrupt Their Country
After ending Temporary Protected Status in late 2017 for Haitians and Nicaraguans, the White House announced last week that it will end TPS for Salvadorans, the largest group of TPS recipients. This will subject more than 200,000 immigrants to deportation if they cannot find another way to adjust their status....