Tag: immigration
Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents
Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, has been detained by federal immigration agents, raising serious concerns among local officials and community leaders....
House Republicans revolt against Senate bill that funds TSA, leaves out money for immigration enforcement
In a significant turn of events, House Republicans have expressed their discontent over a recent Senate bill that passed early Friday, which notably lacks...
Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate took decisive action early Friday morning by approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), particularly aimed at...
Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licenses
In a significant regulatory shift, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation has mandated that individuals seeking professional licenses—including electricians, cosmetologists, and dog breeders—must...
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners
WASHINGTON – Recently, President Donald Trump ordered federal immigration agents to U.S. airports as a way to help ease the long security lines that...