WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court late Thursday to revive its revised ban that limits travelers visiting the United States from six mostly Muslim countries. The move sets the stage for a constitutional showdown over the president’s authority to make national security judgments in the name of […]
Author: Foster
CHICAGO — Nearly half the recent immigrants to the United States have college degrees, reflecting a steady increase in educational attainment fueled largely by growing numbers of people from Asia, a study released on Thursday showed. Rising immigration from countries such as India, China and the Philippines helped increase the […]
Trump administration approves tougher visa vetting, including social media checks
6 Jun
by Foster, on News
The Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for U.S. visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical information going back 15 years. The new questions, part of an effort to tighten vetting of would-be visitors to the United States, was […]
South Texas human smuggler sentenced to more than 8 years in federal prison
2 Jun
by Foster, on News
LAREDO, Texas — A South Texas man was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in federal prison after he led police on a high-speed chase in a smuggling vehicle with illegal aliens before crashing into another vehicle and causing serious injuries to several Laredo residents. This sentencing was announced by Acting […]