Critics Call Rubio’s Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values
A proposed reorganization of the State Department would eliminate an office whose official goal is to build “more democratic, secure, stable, and just societies.”
Refugees and Displaced Persons
Trump Will End Temporary Protections for Afghans and Cameroonians
More than 10,000 people will be put on track for deportation in May and June as a result of the Department of Homeland Security’s action.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.
Appeals Court Lets Trump Administration Halt New Refugee Admissions Amid Lawsuit
A court order requires thousands of refugees to be admitted to the United States. But funding for organizations that assist them after arrival remains uncertain.
How Trump’s Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration
Building on Biden-era policies, President Trump is strong-arming regional leaders, deploying military force and shredding decades of precedents when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump Administration Prepares to Revive and Expand Travel Bans
President Trump’s first-term policy grew out of his 2015 campaign call to bar Muslims from entering the country and evolved amid court battles.
Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order to Suspend Refugee Program
The preliminary injunction orders the government to effectively restore the decades-old U.S. Refugee Admissions Program while a lawsuit to preserve it proceeds.
Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan
Earlier this month, the president said he favored taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinian population of the devastated seaside enclave. But Egypt and Jordan flatly rejected cooperating.
Justice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The Justice Department had sued SpaceX in 2023, accusing the company of violating federal law by refusing to hire refugees and people granted asylum in the United States.
Trump Claims the U.S. Has Authority to ‘Take’ Gaza
His remarks came in a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan, who demurred when asked by reporters about the idea and said the two nations should consult with other Arab nations, including Egypt.