Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
Immigrant workers rebounded past U.S.-born workforce after pandemic, study shows
There is no shortage of immigrant workers in the U.S. economy, according to a new study released Wednesday that challenges a growing chorus of voices arguing the country needs more foreign labor to keep the economy humming. Published December 21, 2022
DHS says it’s shipped nearly 10,000 migrants out of El Paso
Homeland Security said Tuesday it has moved 10,000 illegal immigrants out of El Paso as it tries to gain control of one of the worst border messes in history. Published December 20, 2022
Justice Department urges Supreme Court to allow Title 42 border expulsion policy to lapse
The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court to let the Title 42 pandemic border-expulsion policy expire, saying it is prepared to step in and defend against illegal immigration using other tools. Published December 20, 2022
Chief Justice Roberts blocks Biden from ending Title 42 deportation policy
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on Monday ordered the Biden administration to keep the Title 42 border-expulsion policy in place while the Supreme Court decides whether to intervene in the ongoing legal battle. Published December 19, 2022
Trump blasts Biden over border, proposes permanent Title 42 expulsion law
Mr. Trump also called for more resources to detain illegal immigrants who can't be expelled. And he urged Congress to create criminal penalties for government officials who aid and abet releases. Published December 19, 2022
Supreme Court asked to intervene to keep Title 42 border policy in place
Even though border chaos is already at unprecedented levels, experts say Title 42 has kept it from becoming even worse. Published December 19, 2022
Supreme Court gets chance to shrink federal agencies’ power with new case
Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch was expected to be conservatives' barbarian at the gates of big government, leading a charge to tear down the 1984 case they pinpoint as a legal justification for expansion of the regulatory state. Published December 19, 2022
Migrants depend on Catholic Charities to avoid deportation
Immigrants crossing the border illegally are shielding themselves from ICE by listing Catholic Charities addresses as their intended destinations. Published December 19, 2022
House panel schedules meeting to decide what to do with Trump’s tax returns
The House committee with oversight on the IRS has scheduled a meeting for next week to discuss how to handle private taxpayer information -- believed to be former President Donald Trump's tax returns. Published December 16, 2022
DHS is hiding origins of disinformation board, GOP senators charge
The Department of Homeland Security has refused to divulge details of its disinformation board for fear of having the materials made public, according to two Republican senators demanding answers about Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' ill-fated effort. Published December 16, 2022
Biden team broke law in erasing Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration acted too rashly last year when it attempted to end President Trump's "Remain in Mexico" border policy. Published December 16, 2022
Immigrant rights activists warn Biden not to act like Trump as a new border surge approaches
On the precipice of achieving the most open border policy toward illegal immigrants in modern American history, activists suddenly find themselves battling with the man they had thought was their ally on the journey: President Biden. Published December 15, 2022
Illegal immigrant from China paid $80,000 to be smuggled into U.S.
An illegal immigrant from China told border officers she paid $80,000 to be smuggled into the U.S. in the trunk of a car last week. Published December 15, 2022
Citizenship test changing to multiple choice; rewrite revokes version from Trump administration
The Biden administration revealed plans Wednesday to rewrite the test to become a U.S. citizen, making it a multiple-choice exam and changing the way applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of English. Published December 14, 2022
DHS to close more ‘gaps’ Biden’s halt left in border wall
Homeland Security announced Tuesday it will close another set of "gaps" left in the border wall by President Biden's decision last year to halt construction on the project. Published December 13, 2022
Illegal immigrants in Washington eligible for Obamacare, Biden team rules
The Biden administration has approved a waiver that will let Washington state extend Obamacare coverage to immigrants who are in the country illegally. Published December 12, 2022
Louisiana voters amend state constitution to ban noncitizen voting
The push to block noncitizens from voting in U.S. elections gained steam this weekend as Louisiana approved a ban on the practice. Published December 12, 2022
ICE officers urged to ease up on criminal arrests ahead of expected border surge
Some ICE officers have been told to cut down on arrests of even serious criminals to free up detention bed space so the government has somewhere to put illegal immigrants caught at the border, The Washington Times has learned. Published December 12, 2022
Crime victim staffer at Texas prosecutor’s office charged with smuggling migrants to Houston
Federal authorities brought charges against a Texas state employee who they say used an official government vehicle to smuggle illegal immigrants to Houston. Published December 10, 2022
Rep. Michael Cloud warns labor union against taking ICE members’ money
Rep. Michael Cloud demanded cooperation from a leading federal labor union Friday on an investigation of its decision to stop representing law enforcement officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Published December 9, 2022
