Immigration
Judge rules that pandemic border restrictions must continue, a win for GOP-led states
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the Biden administration from lifting the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42, which were set to end on Monday.
2 years ago
Europe accused of ‘double-standard’ on Ukrainian refugees
The quick acceptance of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's aggression puts a spotlight on Europe's “double standard” for migrants.
2 years ago
Look for the orange vest: Ukrainians in Romania help others
Many Ukrainian volunteers in Romania are helping new refugees sort out their lives after the trauma of fleeing the war.
2 years ago
Federal judge halts preparations for end of U.S. asylum limit
A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as Biden's administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted.
2 years ago
Delco to host public workshop series as it seeks a ‘path toward zero waste’
Delaware County is starting to update its 10-year Municipal Waste Management Plan — and it wants the community’s help to achieve an ambitious goal.
2 years ago
What to know about Title 42, the Trump-era policy now central to the border debate
A decades-old public health order is back in the spotlight as it's set to expire next month — a move that is long-overdue for immigration advocates.
2 years ago
The U.S. designates Temporary Protected Status to Cameroon for 18 months
The designation comes amid extreme violence between Cameroon's forces and separatists as well as a significant rise in attacks from Boko Haram.
2 years ago
Texas halts truck inspections that caused border gridlock
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border this week.
2 years ago
Refugees of color wish they could get the Ukrainian treatment
Columnist Solomon Jones examines the differences in American policies for immigrants and refugees from Black and brown countries and Ukraine.
3 years ago
Families were split up during Afghanistan evacuations — and are still not reunited
After the Taliban takeover, family members — even spouses — were sometimes separated during U.S. evacuation efforts.
3 years ago
COVID-19 asylum limits at U.S.-Mexico border to end May 23
The policy will end on paper April 1, but it will not take effect until May 23, to allow border officials time to prepare.
3 years ago
Ukraine refugees near 4 million. Will exodus slowdown last?
While the number of refugees who have flooded out of Ukraine nears 4 million, fewer people have crossed the border in recent days.
3 years ago
In visit, Biden will thank Polish leader for refugee efforts
Poland is hosting thousands of American troops and is taking in more people fleeing the war in Ukraine — more than 2 million — than any other nation.
3 years ago
Concern grows over traffickers targeting Ukrainian refugees
As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine’s borders, concerns grow over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from being targeted by human traffickers.
3 years ago
‘There should not be forgiveness’: immigrant advocates protest ‘false promises’ during Biden visit
Biden’s visit to Philly on Friday drew dozens of protesters, who say the President has broken his promises on immigration reform.
3 years ago