Trump Nominates Chad Wolf To Be Homeland Security Chief
Wolf has headed the department in an acting capacity since November. It is unclear if the GOP-controlled Senate will vote to confirm him.
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California Picks Up Fight Over DACA Restrictions Again
State Attorney General Xavier Becerra will challenge new restrictions aimed at limiting Deferred Action for Childhod Arrivals applications while the Trump administration aims to end the program.
Twin Rulings By Federal Judge Block 'Public Charge' Rules For Immigrants
The judge cites the coronavirus pandemic in blocking the Trump administration's attempt to widen the criteria for what makes an immigrant a "public charge."
Portland Protesters File Suit Against Trump Administration Over Federal Response
Wall of Moms, Don't Shoot Portland and others sued several federal agencies on Monday, alleging federal officers in Portland are exceeding their legal authority and violating protesters' rights.
New York State To Sue Trump Administration Over Trusted Traveler Restrictions
Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to challenge Homeland Security's attempt to suspend enrollment in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs for New Yorkers over access to state motor vehicle records.
White House To Name Chad Wolf As Acting Homeland Security Secretary
President Trump announced earlier this month that Kevin McAleenan was leaving the post. Trump is now set to turn to Wolf to lead the agency, according to sources briefed on the decision.
White House Factions Fight Over Trump's Next Homeland Security Secretary
White House staffers have told President Trump he can't choose two immigration hard-liners for a top job because of federal vacancy rules, according to two people familiar with the conversations.
3-Year-Old Asked To Pick Parent In Attempted Family Separation, Her Parents Say
A Honduran couple says a Border Patrol agent told them one parent could stay in the U.S. with their three kids. The agent turned to their youngest and asked her which parent she wanted to be with.
U.S. Agents Fire Tear Gas At Migrants Trying To Cross Mexico Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities say they fired tear gas to deter about 150 Central American migrants from climbing over or under the U.S.-Mexico border fence into California.
It's Easy For Migrants To Get Sick; Harder To Get Treatment
Two children recently died in Border Patrol custody. In response, volunteers created pop-up clinics and the Department of Homeland Security ordered medical checks on kids in custody.