Local
Moreno moves to restrict birthright citizenship — the same right that made Ramaswamy a citizen
The bill's own wording would exempt Ramaswamy, whose campaign says his parents held green cards, while narrowing citizenship for others he's echoed.
Immigration
National News
New ruling against mandatory detention is another blow to Trump immigration policy
A 5th Circuit panel ruled immigrants must get bond hearings within 90 days, deepening a circuit split that's likely headed to the Supreme Court.
National News
Under Trump, deportations of once-protected immigrant kids have tripled
ProPublica analysis shows immigration judges are now issuing removal orders for minors at nearly four times the rate of Trump's first term, affecting those granted special protection.
Commentary
We shouldn’t deport people into war zones
Congress must not let Trump revoke protections for people fleeing countries the U.S. government itself considers unsafe.
Commentary
‘Thousands of people are now going to die violent deaths,’ says attorney for Ohio Haitian community
A Sylvania lawyer's Supreme Court loss clears the way for mass deportations of 350,000 Haitians with legal status, despite his arguments about skipped safety assessments and racial animus.
Local
Immigrant advocates give next steps for Ohio Haitians after TPS termination
With work permits expiring July 1, Ohio advocates urge Haitian TPS holders to seek legal aid, plan for deportation, and prepare U.S. citizen children.
National News
Flouting Trump policy, federal judges are freeing immigrants from mandatory detention
A one-day sample of habeas cases found judges granted release or bond hearings 142 times versus 36 denials, with the Supreme Court set to rule on the policy next year.
National News
Changes to immigration program for domestic violence victims impede safety, advocates say
Trump administration tightened VAWA rules in December, requiring stricter proof of marriage and abuse, leaving survivors with limited documentation at risk.
National News
Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behind
Civil liberties advocates warn AI tools could amplify surveillance and introduce hidden biases, even as most states lack consistent regulations on police use of the technology.
Local
DeWine: TPS ruling a mistake, 10,000+ Ohio Haitians at risk
DeWine, a Republican, breaks with Trump on the decision, warning that 10,000+ Ohioans will lose work permits within weeks and face immediate deportation.
Local
Ohioans rally to support Haitians living with temporary protected status after Supreme Court ruling
Hours after the Supreme Court upheld Trump's power to revoke their status, hundreds gathered in Springfield to support the 12,000-15,000 Haitians facing potential deportation to a violence-torn nation.
Local
Ohio cities brace for impact of Supreme Court allowing Trump to take legal status away from Haitians
Springfield, home to 12,000–15,000 Haitians, faces a projected $400 million economic loss if deportations proceed, despite a federal judge's earlier block.
