Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass deportation.
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A child lost her dad in the Key Bridge collapse. Now, DHS wants to deport her mother
The mother’s story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.
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Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation
An NPR analysis shows how immigrants’ attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass.
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2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations
The year began with many people becoming U.S. citizens, but by December, fewer people were doing so, driven by ramped-up scrutiny of applications and eroding trust in the system.
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Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under new immigration memo
The move is another Trump administration effort to limit legal pathways to migration or resettlement, after already curbing the number of admitted refugees and re-reviewing those admitted under the Biden administration.
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Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits
The Trump administration is bringing back a policy that could penalize migrants for using public benefits if they’re seeking a green card or visa.
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Rhode Island League of Women Voters barred from registering new citizens at naturalization events
The Rhode Island League of Women Voters is now barred from helping new citizens register to vote immediately after they become U.S. citizens. For almost two years, the League has been registering new citizens to vote in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Johnston. Last week, however, they were informed that they would […]
