A recent proposal in California could change the way deported faculty continue their careers. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson of Los Angeles, would let professors who are removed from the U. S. due to immigration enforcement keep teaching students through online platforms. The le
Starting in 2027, people who want to become citizens of New Zealand will have to pass a new test. The exam will be held face‑to‑face and will contain 20 multiple‑choice questions written in English. Applicants must answer at least 15 correctly to qualify. The questions will cover a range of topics.
Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400
A young girl in Florida with cerebral palsy is living in a tent in a nature preserve, a situation that should shock anyone with a conscience. The harsh reality of her family’s struggle isn’t just about discomfort—it’s about survival. Most people reading about this won’t have experienced anything clo
A high-ranking U. S. official is heading to Italy and the Vatican this week for meetings, according to reports from Italian media. The visit, confirmed by two major newspapers, follows months of heated exchanges between Washington and Rome. Tensions spiked recently when the U. S. president publicly
A federal judge in California has faced growing criticism after dismissing multiple cases involving immigration and protest-related incidents. The latest controversy surrounds Carlitos Ricardo Parias, an undocumented immigrant accused of ramming his car into ICE agents during a 2023 arrest in Los An
A recent discussion explores how American evangelical Christians are divided when it comes to enforcing immigration laws. The conversation began with two experts who regularly think about how religion and government should interact. One is a long‑time religion reporter, the other leads a group that
Last year, Chicago saw a sharp rise in federal immigration raids under a program called Operation Midway Blitz. The surge led to thousands of arrests and clashes between agents and locals. But this wasn’t just about immigration—it was about how agents did their jobs. A state commission, set up by Il
The Supreme Court is set to hear a fresh case that tests whether former President Trump’s harsh words about Haitians can justify ending the temporary protection many of them enjoy in the U. S. The move follows a long history of Trump’s controversial immigration policies, most notably the 2018 travel
This weekend, St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood will host its Cinco de Mayo festival, but with a smaller crowd and more local flavor than in past years. Instead of spreading across long blocks, the event is now concentrated on Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada streets, including Parque Cast
