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Activists hold banners in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. (AFP)

The feud between Trump and US Supreme Court

In 2016, Trump got the support of powerful religious right by promising to fill federal courts with judges who are right-leaning

20 Jun 2020 11:58 AM

Trump had multiple chances to craft a DACA fix with Congress. But one never materialized, despite overwhelming public support for letting Dreamers stay. (Photo: File)

Dreamers in limbo: Anti-deportation measures left out of federal spending bill

Trump's claim that he had Dreamers' best interests at heart provoked an uproar among immigrants and Democratic lawmakers.

24 Mar 2018 7:06 PM

Donald Trump on Friday recited the lyrics of a song seen as anti-immigration called 'The Snake' to drive home his point about restricting immigration. (Photo: File)

Trump recites anti-immigrant ‘Snake’ song during speech

‘The Snake,’ is a ballad by Al Wilson about a reptile who repays a ‘tender woman’ that nurses it back to health with a deadly bite.

24 Feb 2018 12:17 PM

Patel (Left), who passed the bar exams of both New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 2016, was administered the oath of office by the New Jersey Attorney Gurbir Grewal, the first Sikh to hold this position nationwide, on Wednesday. (Photo: @NewJerseyAG)

Indian-American attorney loses ‘illegal’ migrant tag, enters US bar council

Patel is the first Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient to have been admitted to the New Jersey Bar Association.

26 Jan 2018 6:00 PM

Trump has been calling for the merit-based immigration system, of which people from countries like India could be a major beneficiary, to reduce overall immigration to the US. (Photo: AP)

America first: Trump pushes for merit-based immigration system

Trump reiterated his support for the merit-based immigration system saying that it will take America to the 'next level.'

15 Jan 2018 9:19 AM

DACA recipients must meet several requirements, including having no criminal record. (Photo: AP)

4 more states including California, Maryland sue Trump admin over repealing DACA

Protests broke out across the country and thousands of people took part in a demonstration in Los Angeles on Sunday.

12 Sep 2017 11:04 AM

The announcement, which was anticipated for the past few days, was greeted with protests from across the country. (Photo: AP)

15 states, including DC sue Trump administration over repealing amnesty program

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said a program will end in six months to give Congress time to find a legislative solution for immigrants.

07 Sep 2017 2:24 PM

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday scrapped an amnesty programme (Photo:AP)

Trump scrapping DACA cruel, inhuman: Indian-American lawmakers slam US president

Describing Trumps action as cruel, 5 Indian American lawmakers in separate statements said that they will fight the US presidents decision.

07 Sep 2017 11:41 AM

15 US states sue Donald Trump’s DACA plan

The move targets those brought to the US illegally as children or who came with families who overstayed visas.

07 Sep 2017 1:43 AM

US: Dreams turned nightmare

The “Dreamers” include 8,000 Indians who may face deportation if a sharply divided US Congress doesn’t legislate a way out in the next six months.

07 Sep 2017 12:24 AM

Great love for young immigrants: Trump after ending DACA

The decision has evoked widespread criticism with former President Obama calling it calling it 'wrong,' 'self- defeating' and 'cruel.'

06 Sep 2017 12:30 PM

All you need to know about DACA immigrant program repealed by Trump

Attorney General Sessions said program, DACA, will end in six months to give Congress time to find a legislative solution for immigrants.

06 Sep 2017 12:17 PM

Congress, get ready to do your job: Trump to decide fate of young immigrants

Trump was referring to former President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program.

05 Sep 2017 7:00 PM

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