Immigration
Saigon Sentinel · Section
Immigration policy, visas, deportation, asylum, naturalization — the issues that define diaspora life.
- US
Europe and Kyiv ignored CIA director’s warnings of Putin’s impending Ukraine invasion
WASHINGTON — U.S. and British intelligence agencies achieved a "spectacular" success by accurately forecasting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though they fundamentally misjudged the strength of Ukrainian resistance, accor…
- US
White House weighs Iran strikes as Secretary of State delivers urgent report
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic resolution with Tehran but remains prepared to use military force if necessary, the White House said Tuesday.…
- US
Snowball attacks on New York police officers ignite political controversy
Several New York City police officers were hospitalized Monday after a crowd pelted them with snowballs in Washington Square Park. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m.…
- US
Quarter of US immigration judges departed under Trump, fueling court system crisis
The U.S. immigration court system has lost approximately one-quarter of its bench over the past year following a wave of dismissals and resignations.…
- US
ICE arrests dozens of undocumented immigrants with violent and sexual criminal records
U.S. immigration agents arrested several undocumented immigrants convicted of violent and sexual offenses during a targeted enforcement operation Thursday, federal officials announced.…
- SoCal
San Diego Mayor and City Council clash over $120 million budget deficit
SAN DIEGO — San Diego is facing a projected $120 million budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year as city officials grapple with stagnant revenue and departmental overspending.…
- US
Delta flight makes emergency landing after unruly passenger causes mid-air chaos
HOUSTON – A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to return to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff Monday morning following a passenger’s disruptive behavior.…
- US
EPA to scrap legal basis for climate rules, sparking Supreme Court battle
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to revoke its "endangerment finding," the landmark legal foundation that grants the U.S.…
- US
Elastic Waistbands Rise as Post-Pandemic Fashion Trends Prioritize Comfort
NEW YORK — A new fashion trend prioritizing comfort is gaining momentum as adjustable waistlines move from loungewear into mainstream apparel.…
- US
New book challenges modern notions of intimacy and dependency in relationships
NEW YORK — Relationship therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab is challenging modern myths about human connection in her new book, "The Balancing Act," arguing that social skills must be learned through practice rather than isola…
- SoCal
San Diego teachers reach tentative agreement to avert planned strike
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Unified School District and its teachers' union have reached a labor agreement, averting a one-day strike that was scheduled for Feb. 26.…
- SoCal
Lack of opposition to LA mayor and Santa Monica consensus draw political scrutiny
LOS ANGELES — Political analysts are questioning the lack of public opposition to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, noting a distinct silence from local officials who might otherwise challenge her leadership.…
- US
Big Tech accused of greenwashing AI by overstating climate benefits, report says
Tech giants are misleading the public by conflating traditional artificial intelligence with energy-intensive generative AI to claim the technology can help solve the climate crisis, according to a new report.…
- US
FBI finds gloves, releases suspect description in Savannah Guthrie mother kidnapping
TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have discovered a pair of black gloves that may be linked to her disappearance.…
- SoCal
California launches civil rights probe into fatal wildfire response in Black community
LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into whether delayed evacuation orders during a deadly 2025 wildfire disproportionately impacted a historic Black commun…
- US
Los Angeles student walkout turns violent as federal employee is attacked
LOS ANGELES – A student walkout in Los Angeles turned violent Friday, with protesters reportedly attacking a federal employee and vandalizing buildings in the downtown area.…
- US
Federal Judicial Center withdraws climate change guide following Republican pressure
WASHINGTON – The Federal Judicial Center has scrubbed an entire chapter on climate change from its flagship scientific manual for judges, bowing to pressure from Republican attorneys general.…
- US
13 activists protesting immigration enforcement arrested at Columbia University
NEW YORK – Police arrested 13 protesters outside Columbia University on Thursday after they allegedly refused to comply with orders to disperse.…
- US
NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter for throwing cooler at suspect
NEW YORK — A New York City police sergeant was convicted of manslaughter Friday for the 2023 death of a suspect who crashed a scooter after the officer hurled a plastic cooler at him during a chase.…
- US
Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest release of unsealed Epstein documents
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has released a new set of documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case, detailing the late financier’s connections to high-profile figures including Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, and U.S.…