/tags/citizenship Citizenship en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:55:20 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-23/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-executive-order-ending-birthright-citizenship The ruling marks the first big loss for Trump, three days after taking the oath of office, and the temporary block applies to the entire country. Illinois was one of the states suing to stop the order. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:55:20 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-23/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-executive-order-ending-birthright-citizenship Tina Sfondeles /race-identity-and-faith/2024-04-19/wash-u-school-of-medicine-settles-justice-department-discrimination-lawsuit The U.S. Justice Department has settled a discrimination lawsuit against Washington University School of Medicine. The suit claimed the medical school violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by discriminating against an employee based on his citizenship status. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-04-19/wash-u-school-of-medicine-settles-justice-department-discrimination-lawsuit Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2024-03-27/missouri-house-advances-bill-requiring-citizenship-marker-on-drivers-licenses Proponents say the bill’s intent is to help decrease voter fraud in the state, while opponents worry it could lead to greater discrimination against noncitizens. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:45:40 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-27/missouri-house-advances-bill-requiring-citizenship-marker-on-drivers-licenses Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2018-07-19/first-time-students-prepare-for-test-that-could-change-their-lives Ganga Mongar’s pencil is covered in hearts and a pink eraser cap. She taps it on the table as she reels off the names of the Supreme Court justices. She’s… Thu, 19 Jul 2018 10:13:25 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-07-19/first-time-students-prepare-for-test-that-could-change-their-lives Abigail Censky /government-politics-issues/2017-02-03/missouri-budget-cuts-present-roadblock-to-citizenship-for-immigrants-over-60 Between learning U.S. civics and history to acing all four parts of the naturalization exam — passing the U.S. citizenship test is no walk in the park.… Fri, 03 Feb 2017 11:17:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-02-03/missouri-budget-cuts-present-roadblock-to-citizenship-for-immigrants-over-60 /government-politics-issues/2016-07-01/st-louis-swears-in-new-citizens-for-independence-day The United States is welcoming about 7,000 new citizens this holiday weekend, including a number of St. Louis area residents. Twenty-four St. Louisans… Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:24:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-07-01/st-louis-swears-in-new-citizens-for-independence-day /government-politics-issues/2015-06-19/new-u-s-citizens-on-becoming-american Thirty people from different corners of the globe gathered together to share in the same experience Friday: Becoming a U.S. citizen.The naturalization… Sat, 20 Jun 2015 00:45:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-06-19/new-u-s-citizens-on-becoming-american /government-politics-issues/2013-01-29/new-immigration-push-has-some-in-st-louis-feeling-optimistic-still-waiting-for-details This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 29, 2013 - Here’s a word you’ll hear a lot while reading about our immigration system --… Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:03:31 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-01-29/new-immigration-push-has-some-in-st-louis-feeling-optimistic-still-waiting-for-details Kristen Hare /arts/2010-09-02/a-new-american-an-elderly-man-from-peru-sets-out-to-become-a-citizen-with-help-from-a-young-friend This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 2, 2010 - They sit across from each other at the table. She asks questions. He answers… Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:44:09 GMT /arts/2010-09-02/a-new-american-an-elderly-man-from-peru-sets-out-to-become-a-citizen-with-help-from-a-young-friend Kristen Hare