First Thing: Appeals for body bags amid fears of epidemic after Libya floods Up to 20,000 people feared dead after devastating floods. Plus, Mitt Romney attacks Trump in resignation announcement The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023
Federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal The U.S. district judge agreed with nine states suing to stop the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The ruling means the program's fate will likely go to the Supreme Court a third time. WEKU · Sep 14, 2023
Federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal with issue likely to be decided by Supreme Court A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Federal judge rules DACA programme for childhood undocumented ‘Dreamers’ is illegal Ruling likely to be appealed to US Supreme Court, which would rule on program for third time The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
‘Dreamers’ need not apply: DACA recipients still can’t work for Congress - Roll Call “Round and round in this circle we go. And the people who get hurt the most are the DACA recipients,” says Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales. Roll Call · Jul 27, 2023
Republican ridiculed at House hearing for telling witness she should read Breitbart for international news Rep Anna Paulina Luna wants more people reading the far right site The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Cut off from DACA, new generation faces uncertain futures - Roll Call A new generation of immigrants who have come of age in the U.S., ineligible for DACA, face a future without legal immigration status. Roll Call · Jul 12, 2023
Biden v. Nebraska and the DACA Litigation Is the longstanding deferred action policy a major question? Reason · Jul 5, 2023
Commentary: DACA recipients are under attack once again As I read the headlines surrounding the still uncertain future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, even as we reached its 11th anniversary on June 15, I cannot help but reflect on the privilege that many of us hold as U.S. citizens. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023
What Does U.S. v. Texas Tell Us About The DACA Litigation? Is this a ticket good for one ride? Reason · Jun 26, 2023
Commentary: DACA allowed me to pursue my dreams. We must continue to fight for its survival I was a Dreamer for many years, and this month marks the 11th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. I want to honor all of the young people like me who were given the opportunity to pursue their dreams thanks to this program and assure you that… Chicago Tribune · Jun 20, 2023
11 years after DACA launched, dreamer protection is up to the courts Hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants brought into the U.S. as children have grown up across the country. Axios · Jun 15, 2023
Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients With support from several Republicans, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia hopes migrants brought illegally to the country as children can get out of “limbo.” The Texas Tribune · Jun 15, 2023
With another DACA court ruling looming, Texas recipients who are now adults worry about their jobs and futures A federal judge in Houston is expected to rule for the second time that the Obama-era program is illegal. The possible end of DACA could upend the lives of more than 95,000 Texans enrolled in the program. The Texas Tribune · Jun 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Revised DACA program again debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it A federal judge did not make an immediate decision on the fate of a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children
Roll Call · May 31, 2023 Senate stalled on latest ‘Dreamers’ proposal ahead of court hearing - Roll Call Congress appears no closer to passing a bill to protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children.
Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2023 UC intends to hire students without legal status or work permits and will formulate a plan LOS ANGELES — The University of California regents, saying they support an equitable education for all, unanimously agreed Thursday to find a pathway to enact a bold policy to hire students who lack legal status and work permits.
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023 Editorial: Dreamers need doctors: Biden is right to open insurance eligibility to DACA recipients At long last, President Joe Biden is moving to make DACA recipients eligible for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance marketplaces — programs they pay for, and have long desperately needed, but been shut out of for reasons that are purely political in nature.
WEKU · Apr 13, 2023 Biden moves to expand DACA recipients' access to government-funded health insurance The Department of Health and Human Services will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said.
Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023 Biden administration to expand health care for DACA recipients Undocumented immigrants brought to US as young children will be allowed to apply for federal health insurance schemes.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 US officials: Biden to expand migrant access to health plans President Joe Biden is set to announce that his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children
Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2023 Bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops gains bipartisan support in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill aimed at clearing a path for recipients of a federal immigration program to become police officers — and at the same time helping departments that say they are struggling with recruitment — is moving forward with bipartisan support in the Illinois Legislature, but only after…
Chicago Tribune · Mar 31, 2023 Artist with disability remains resilient as she looks for opportunities to work after falling into homelessness CHICAGO -- There was a time, in her younger years, when Monserrat Moran, lived for her dreams, just like any other kid. She wanted to be an artist, fall in love, have her own family and buy a home. But as she grew older, she was constantly reminded that she…
Cinemablend · Mar 23, 2023 How Chicago Med Avoided Saying Goodbye To Yet Another Cast Member Chicago Med seemed on the verge of saying another goodbye in the latest episode!
Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023 ‘No permanency': Despite legislative setbacks, North Carolina ‘Dreamer’ stays hopeful CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- When Yahel Flores arrived at the White House last summer he reflected on what was a “bittersweet moment” in his life.