visas

New social media vetting for visa applicants can hurt American Muslims, advocates say

By Aysha Khan — June 11, 2019
(RNS) — Civil rights advocates say Muslim communities are particularly vulnerable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s newly expanded social media monitoring policies.

Travel ban decision follows the Supremes’ record of racial classification

By Hussein Rashid — June 27, 2018
(RNS) — The high court’s ruling Tuesday is not surprising. When it comes to welcoming people to America, the court almost never acts for the rights promised in the U.S. Constitution without first denying them.

Faith groups: New immigration order still anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant

By Lauren Markoe — March 6, 2017
(RNS) To many religious leaders, this is simply 'Muslim ban 2.0.'

Trump expected to order temporary ban on most refugees

By Reuters — January 25, 2017
(Reuters) Trump is expected to ban for several months the entry of refugees into the United States, except for religious minorities escaping persecution, until more aggressive vetting is in place.

Christians in the Sudan face travel restrictions, cardinal says

By Fredrick Nzwili — January 23, 2014
(RNS) The Christian minority in Sudan is facing growing violence, harassment and discrimination, a church leader says.
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