Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
With a lawsuit over the program looming in September, President Donald Trump is being forced to consider whether to repeal DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Known as ‘Dreamers,’ recipients of DACA are generally young adults who illegally immigrated to the United States as children. Contingent on being able to pass a criminal background
On Monday, the city council of Denver approved an ordinance geared toward protecting undocumented immigrants from wanton deportation and racial profiling. The ordinance, according to ABC News, puts into law what was already common practice. Passed unanimously with a 10-0 vote, the regulation stops short of declaring Denver a ‘sanctuary city.’ Since the beginning of
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a law last night that would place strict limits on how local and state police can interact with federal immigration officials. The law, as relayed by ABC News, bars Illinois law enforcement from “searching, arresting or detaining someone solely because of immigration status, or because of so-called immigration detainers.” Local
In the latest chapter of an increasingly strange saga, the Trump administration has continued to insist that Mexico will cover the costs of an enhanced border wall. The president, speaking at a press conference alongside Finnish Prime Minister Sauli Niinisto, hammered the point he’s made since inauguration. “One way or the other, Mexico is going
President Donald Trump defended his pardon of the controversial former sheriff of Maricopa County, Joe Arpaio. Speaking at a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Sauli Niinisto on Monday, President Trump called Arpaio a “patriot” and said he’d been treated unfairly by the press. While discussing the commutation, its consequences and its controversy, the
President Donald Trump is treading perilous waters as he prepares to visit victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Political commentators from around the Internet and press are watching the commander-in-chief’s every move as he steers recovery efforts in the wake of a massive natural disaster. Analysts at The Hill and Politico suggested that the
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals began debate on Monday over the interpretation of Donald Trump’s executive travel ban, expressing skepticism on the administration’s efforts to construe grandparents and cousins as anything other than close relatives. A series of Supreme Court directives in June and July allowed certain parts of the travel ban to take
Immigration activists in Texas are preparing to protest state laws geared toward outlawing sanctuary cities and cutting back protections for undocumented aliens. Among the chief concerns of activist groups and immigrants alike is the possible termination of a program started under former President Barack Obama. Commonly referred to by its acronym, the Deferred Action for
President Donald Trump’s travel ban is due back in court on Monday, six weeks before the Supreme Court is scheduled to take on the controversial case. Politico.com reports that arguments are set to center around certain part of the ban’s enforceability. While the Supreme Court hasn’t yet offered any definitive ruling on the executive order’s
Two days ago, Donald Trump announced he was granting a pardon to former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The octogenarian ex-lawman had been found guilty of criminal contempt of court. Arpaio was supposed to be sentenced during an October hearing and could have faced a term of up to six months in jail. Speaking a