Thousands of immigrants could benefit from Supreme Court ruling

A Supreme Court ruling on immigration this week is igniting a new political battle over federal officials’ power to deport foreigners who have been convicted of certain crimes. The White House and the nation’s top immigration official said the 5-to-4 ruling will make it harder for the Trump administration to deport people convicted of some sexual offenses and kidnapping crimes, as well as burglary in some states, among other offenses. “It is yet another example of the need for Congress to urgently close the loopholes that allow criminal aliens to avoid removal and […]