DHS says most immigrants won’t need to leave US to obtain green card

Laura Romero, Abcnews.com

The Department of Homeland Security appears to be downplaying impact of policy directive issued last week that prompted concerns among immigrant advocates and lawyers.

Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Amina Kilpatrick, Kayla Hayempour, Mark Hodge, NBC News

Family visitation at a New Jersey immigration detention center is set to resume after being suspended amid days of protests, arrests and clashes outside the facility, Gov.

Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the establishment of protest zones to minimise clashes with police.

DAN HODGES: Blair has lost his mind. He used unchecked immigration as a tool to lower people's wages - yet he STILL has no humility. And this is the shocking plan for Britain zealots like him are trying to force through next...

Dan Hodges, Dailymail.com

I used to worship Tony Blair. I once bought a fawn-coloured suit because that's what Tony had taken to wearing, in radical defiance of Westminster convention.

Immigration is changing American neighborhoods — and most people won't say it

BlazeTV Staff, TheBlaze

Immigration is a key issue affecting Americans, but not just in terms of border security.While border crossings have been going down, one glaring issue with American immigration is whether or not these immigrants are assimilating into American civic life — wh…

Escalating tensions at Newark migrant prison draws ire of lawmakers

Bob Hennelly, Salon

Officials allege Delaney Hall is rife with abuse. Now the whole world is watching

White House Website Touts Arrests of Immigrants -- From USA...

Em Luetkemeyer, Notus.org

White House Website Touts Arrests of Immigrants -- From USA... (Second column, 7th story, link) Related stories:ICE agent charged in Operation Metro Surge shooting arrested in Texas...

Hochul signs new protections for NY immigrants, amid pushback from Trump officials

Arya Sundaram, Gothamist

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Her counterpart in New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, also faces opposition from the federal government. [ more › ]

How DHS's threat to cut customs processing in sanctuary cities could snarl air travel everywhere

Taylor Rains, Business Insider

DHS chief Markwayne Mullin wants to cut customs processing at airports in sanctuary cities. Airlines say that would cause a huge travel nightmare.

Immigration attorneys say some courts are holding over 100 case hearings daily

Armando Garcia, Abcnews.com

Master calendar hearings are when immigrants in deportation proceedings first appear before a judge and are informed of their rights and the charges they may be facing.

Pregnant woman from Ghana and her son are being detained at Dulles Airport

LAURA ROMERO, Abcnews.com

Anabella Gyasi was bringing her son to the U.S. for medical treatment.

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

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Tense protests erupt outside Delaney Hall immigrant detention centre in US

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

A hunger strike at the New Jersey facility has raised questions about conditions in US immigration detention centres.

Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.

Mullin threatens to pull agents from Newark airport over ICE detention center protest

Luke Barr, Ayesha Ali, Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin amped up his threats Thursday to pull officers who process international passengers at Newark International Airport.

Trump Points Middle Finger At The American Dream, Tells Green Card Applicants To GTFO

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Poll everyone you can. Even the most MAGA never dreamed up this scenario. There’s no single-issue voter whose kink is “surely the people wanting green cards can get that done in their own countries.” Nope, this is Trump’s kink. This is a blatant attempt to ju…

MAGA’s civil war over immigration is over. Silicon Valley lost.

Eric Levitz, Vox

The Trump administration announced last Friday that US visa holders who want a green card must first return to their home countries and apply from there, “except in extraordinary circumstances.” On its face, this rule — which was officially promulgated in a m…

Federal trial reveals ICE knew about 'insane' crowding in NYC holding cells

Arya Sundaram, Gothamist

Immigration Court building entrance at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. In emails and testimony, ICE agents acknowledged unsafe conditions at holding areas for immigrants. [ more › ]

Protesters, leaders push back against DHS over Newark detention facility conditions

Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com

Tensions continue to grow outside a Delaney Hall in Newark as activists and Democratic leaders clash with the federal government.

Lying, Cheating Administration Has Its Ass Handed To It By Judge Overseeing BS Charges Against ICE Protesters

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

There are many (negative) things this Trump administration is known for. It’s a long list and I would encourage everyone to add as many negative things to that list. His DOJ is specifically known for vengeful prosecutions of those who dare to oppose the guy w…

US CITIZEN STOPPED, CHAINED, SHACKLED BY ICE...

Delaney Nolan, Thelensnola.org

US CITIZEN STOPPED, CHAINED, SHACKLED BY ICE... (Second column, 6th story, link) Related stories:Battle Over Immigration Crackdown Comes to Parking Lot... AGENTS SPRAY SENATOR... DHS Secretary Floats Plan To Halt International Flights …

Markwayne Mullin is Channeling Kristi Noem to Respond to the New Jersey ICE Hunger Strikes

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Much like his predecessor, the DHS Secretary is peddling a narrative contrary to those with with eyes and ears.

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

By David Shepardson, Yahoo Entertainment

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.S.

Appeals court stay will prevent Mahmoud Khalil's removal while he seeks SCOTUS review

Armando Garcia, Abcnews.com

An appeals court has granted pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil a temporary stay while he seeks to have his detention case reviewed by the Supreme Court.