The case became moot after the teen obtained an abortion.
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Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Separating immigrant families is a cruel means to a cruel end
Separating families will not stop drug traffickers or gang members. Its only purpose is to punish migrants seeking their own American dream.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
What the World Cup can teach us about everything
The entire planet will soon be gripped in a sudden and near-religious fervor.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
What a radio station in Los Angeles is doing to connect young Latino Catholics to their faith
Among both listeners and staff, one can find those who were born and raised in the United States or moved here at a young age and those who are new to the country; those who have papers and those who do not or whose parents do not.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Caritas migrant shelter in Tijuana under police protection after attacks
At least six armed individuals entered the shelter in the early morning hours of May 6 and stole some of the migrants’ meager possessions, including cash, cellphones and ID cards.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Few at Mexico-U.S. border will have asylum claims accepted, priest says
“Those that are in the caravan, 75 percent of them won’t be accepted,” he added. “That’s been the number over the years.”
Posted inFaith, News
California encuentro delegates prepare for ministry united as one
The multiyear encuentro process, which includes similar regional gatherings across the country, seeks to discern the needs, aspirations and faith practices of Hispanic Catholics in the United States.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Citing ‘capricious’ decision, judge says DACA applications can continue
DACA began in 2012 under executive order by then-President Barack Obama to give protection from deportation as well as a work permit and other documents to young adults who qualified.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Bishop troubled by acquittal of border agent charged in teen’s death
Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez was killed Oct. 10, 2012, after being shot multiple times near a fence separating Arizona and Mexico.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
Why is it so difficult to report on Latinos in the criminal justice system?
Our Apr. 25 guest is Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, the founder and chief executive officer of Lantigua Williams & Co., an audio and film production company based in the Washington, D.C., area. We discuss her recent article: “Why more data is needed when reporting on Latinos in the criminal justice system.” Listen to the show live on […]