Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Approved Legislation Passed June 23, 2017 Policy Summary President Trump signed a bill into law that would directly affect the Department of Veteran Affairs. As a result of this passage, it will be easier to fire “bad” employees within the department while also...
Jun 29, 2017 | Immigration
Supreme Court Announcement Issued on June 26th Policy Summary On Monday, June 26th the Supreme Court indicated that they will grant the Justice Department’s appeal of Trump’s travel ban and hear arguments on the case. In the ruling, the Supreme Court...
Jun 29, 2017 | Immigration
Statement from Homeland Security Issued on June 15, 2017 Policy Summary On June 15th the Department of Homeland Security signaled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or Dream Act would remain in effect. In the same press release, it stated that the...
Jun 28, 2017 | Immigration
Supreme Court Ruling Issued on June 22, 2017 Policy Summary On June 22nd the Supreme Court unanimously ruled 9-0 that one’s citizenship can be stripped, only if the false statements made on the citizenship application were relevant to the granting of the...
Jun 25, 2017 | Foreign Policy
Diplomatic Relations Crisis on June 6, 2017 Policy Summary Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain all cut diplomatic ties and travel to Qatar on June 5th, and were quickly joined by Libya, Yemen, and the Maldives on June 6th. This move will lead to...