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Supreme Court says asylum-seekers can’t challenge deportations

Jun 26, 2020

In a 7-2 decision June 25, the Supreme Court said the Trump administration can deport some asylum-seekers without granting them a federal court hearing.

By Carol Zimmermann

White House to issue more stringent asylum rules

Jun 13, 2020

Faith groups and other immigrant supporters are bracing for an announcement from the White House that may further limit those seeking asylum in the United States.

By Rhina Guidos

Asylum seekers in limbo due to Trump policies, says new report

May 27, 2020

Asylum seekers waiting to enter the U.S. are in a state of limbo and at even greater risk due to COVID-19.

By Christopher White

The call to accompany others extends to immigration, says attorney

May 17, 2020

Immigration “is not political — or it should not be political. This has nothing to do with party affiliation,” according to a Catholic immigration attorney who works in El Paso, Texas.

By Mark Pattison

Supreme Court says ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy can be enforced for now

Mar 13, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court in a brief written order March 11 granted the Trump administration’s request to continue to enforce its “Remain in Mexico” policy while it appeals a lower court’s ruling blocking enforcement to the high court.

By Catholic News Service

Citing staggering backlog, attorneys ask for independent immigration court

Feb 1, 2020

Lawmakers heard about the lack of resources, including lack of working audio and video equipment, lack of access to language interpretation and overall the staggering backlog of 1 million cases and countless lives tied up in the nation’s immigration courts.

By Rhina Guidos

Family flees unrest in Nicaragua, finds home in Indiana

Sep 22, 2019

It wasn’t easy for Julio Araúz and Brenda Molina to leave behind the life they had created in Nicaragua. But for the family, staying in their home country was no longer an option.

By Brooke McAfee