CHICAGO: The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday alleging that ‘sanctuary’ laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws. The lawsuit, which also names the state of Illinois, is the latest effort to crack down on places that limit cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police. It follows the…
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather to protest University of Michigan President Santa Ono’s “Statement regarding Mideast violence” outside the University of Michigan President’s House, Oct. 13, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP File Photo) Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather to protest University of Michigan President Santa Ono’s “Statement regarding Mideast violence” outside the University of Michigan President’s House, Oct….
Canada has long been a preferred destination for higher education and employment, particularly for Indian students. However, in recent years, the country has experienced a significant rise in international student enrollments, placing considerable pressure on its education and immigration systems. In response, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented stricter policies to manage student…
Despite no evidence, US President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed federal diversity policies by predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama for a deadly plane crash near Washington DC. The collision, involving a regional jet and a US Army helicopter, killed 67 people, marking the deadliest US air disaster in over two decades. The crash occurred…
SAN DIEGO: During his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a slew of edicts to carry out promises of mass deportations and border security. Some actions were felt immediately. Others face legal challenges. Some may take years to happen, if ever, but have generated fear in…
When Donald J. Trump huddled with Republican senators at a closed-door meeting in the Capitol days before his inauguration, Senator Rick Scott of Florida rose and gushed to him about the exhilarating opportunity the party had to “right-size” the federal government by slashing it mercilessly, a long-held conservative goal. Mr. Trump brusquely agreed but quickly…
Days after President Trump ordered federal agencies to investigate private sector entities for “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Target has become the latest major company to retreat on D.E.I. Target announced on Friday that it will conclude its D.E.I. goals and will no longer participate in external diversity-focused surveys, including sharing data with the…
People walk through Harvard Yard at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (The New York Times) One day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Harvard University reached a settlement with Jewish student organizations over allegations of antisemitism on its campus. The lawsuits, filed by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, Jewish Americans for…
President Joe Biden has faced a multitude of challenges while trying to implement his student loan forgiveness plans, throughout his term. The promise of broad student debt relief, particularly his proposed $20,000 forgiveness for millions of borrowers, was stymied by numerous roadblocks, most notably the Supreme Court’s rejection of the plan. However, despite these setbacks,…
President Joe Biden has a lower rating than his three White House predecessors — Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush — on critical policy matters such as national defence, immigration, and federal debt, according to a recent Gallup poll. The survey revealed widespread dissatisfaction with Biden’s performance as he prepares to leave office…