Category: In The News

Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later

Posted on 09/11/21

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific September 11 attacks that shook the bedrock of our democracy. The acts of hate against our nation led to the loss of nearly 3,000 innocent lives and injured thousands of others. That day, nineteen terrorists hijacked four planes destined for destruction. Two aircraft targeted the center of


Supreme Court Deals Blow To Biden on Trump-Era Remain In Mexico Policy

In a 6-3 ruling, the United States Supreme Court denied the Biden Administration’s request to stay a Texas district court ruling that requires the administration reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols program. The controversial policy demands a standard that would obligate asylum seekers to await their court appearance in Mexico rather than the United States. Over


Biden’s Newly Proposed Rule Would Expedite Asylum Claims

Posted on 08/19/21

The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice jointly announced a proposed policy that would prioritize deportations, expedite the asylum process for thousands, and reduce the immigration court backlog. Announced on Wednesday, the policy aims to embolden humane approaches when dealing with immigrants who are fleeing persecution while alleviating the tremendous processing burden our