Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
Lawsuit challenges hundreds of Fairfax County absentee ballot requests
Fairfax County insists it is following state election laws properly, denying the thrust of a new lawsuit this week that argued election officials have accepted hundreds of absentee and mail ballot requests that lacked the required last four digits of an applicant's Social Security number. Published October 22, 2021
Illegal immigrants exempt from DOJ’s vaccine mandate at deportation hearings
The federal vaccine mandate will soon apply to Justice Department employees, contractors and visitors to its buildings. But one group it won't apply to is illegal immigrants showing up for their deportation case hearings. Published October 20, 2021
Citizenship or else: Activists warn Dems over amnesty for illegal immigrants
As Democrats reach to finalize President Biden's budget, immigration activists are warning they will not be left behind, demanding that a clear pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants be part of the bill. Published October 20, 2021
Republican congressman indicted on charges of lying to the FBI
Federal prosecutors announced an indictment Tuesday against Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, accusing the Republican congressman of lying to investigators probing a foreign contribution to his 2016 campaign. Published October 19, 2021
Garland’s moves draw criticism after pledge to depoliticize DOJ
It hasn't taken long for Attorney General Merrick Garland to squander a reputation as a straight shooter. Published October 19, 2021
DHS Secretary Mayorkas has COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has tested positive for COVID-19. Published October 19, 2021
Biden’s pick for border chief backs building more wall
President Biden's pick to lead the government's border agency told senators Tuesday that there are reasons to restart construction on the border wall, saying there are "some gaps" left by the new administration's halt. Published October 19, 2021
Ted Cruz wants to ship illegal immigrants to Democratic states
Tired of having Texas bear the brunt of the border crisis, Sen. Ted Cruz is proposing a different idea: Ship newly arrived illegal immigrants to deep blue territories like New England or California, and see how they handle it. Published October 19, 2021
52 terrorists heading toward U.S. blocked by Panama, congressman says
Panama has caught 52 people on terrorist watch lists who were en route to the U.S., a Republican congressman said in a new podcast Monday, citing a conversation with Panama's foreign minister. Published October 18, 2021
Democrats’ spending bills cut ICE and border wall, pump money into environment and abortion
Senate Democrats unveiled nine spending bills Monday that would surge domestic spending, pumping money into environmental protections and eliminating guardrails against taxpayer money for abortions. Published October 18, 2021
Haitians removed from Del Rio bridge camp say they suffered ‘racialized abuse’ by Border Patrol
Homeland Security is "infected" with anti-Black sentiment, a civil rights group complained Monday, saying that contributed to last month's horrific scene where thousands of Haitians erected an encampment on the U.S. banks of the Rio Grande. Published October 18, 2021
Facebook users allowed to share advice, tips on crossing border illegally
Facebook has acknowledged it allows people to share information on how to immigrate illegally or be smuggled into the U.S., saying it crafted the policy to give them a shot at asylum and prevent them from relying on human traffickers. Published October 17, 2021
Feds announce $1 million reward to disrupt immigrant smuggling network from Afghanistan, Pakistan
The federal government announced two $1 million awards for information leading to the arrest of Abid Ali Khan or for disrupting the immigrant smuggling network authorities say he oversees in moving people from Pakistan and Afghanistan into the U.S. Published October 14, 2021
Study undercuts sanctuary cities; fear of deportation doesn’t stop reporting of crimes
Immigrants report crimes at the same rate as native-born Americans, according to a new report that undercuts sanctuary cities' claims that cooperating with immigration authorities creates a "chilling effect," making migrants less likely to work with local police on their investigations. Published October 14, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: DHS drafts plan to allow fraudsters to keep citizenship
Homeland Security is circulating a draft proposal that would severely curtail the department's attempts to strip citizenship from people who were naturalized based on fraud. Published October 13, 2021
Surging inflation drives largest Social Security COLA hike in nearly 40 years
The one upside to surging inflation is that those getting some government checks will see bigger payments, with Social Security announcing a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment Wednesday. Published October 13, 2021
Video shows smuggler abandoning 7-year-old girl at U.S.-Mexico border fence
New video depicts a smuggler lowering a 7-year-old girl down the border wall on his back Tuesday morning, then abandoning her on the U.S. side. Published October 12, 2021
DHS secretary orders ICE to stop targeting illegal immigrants at jobs
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued new orders Tuesday halting ICE from going after large numbers of illegal immigrants at job sites, saying it is a waste of resources and actually helps unscrupulous employers abuse unauthorized workers. Published October 12, 2021
Dems’ ‘Plan C’ for amnesty could protect 7.1 million illegal immigrants
As Democrats search for a way to legalize illegal immigrants in their massive budget bill, a new analysis Tuesday says they could grant a tentative foothold to some 7.1 million immigrants through the use of "parole" powers. Published October 12, 2021
Americans want border jumpers to have to get COVID-19 vaccine
Americans may be divided on whether to impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on citizens, but when it comes to immigrants jumping the border illegally, there's little debate: Most people say the government should give them the vaccine. Published October 12, 2021
