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Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration
Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration In a last-minute move, President Joe Biden extended deportation protections on  for approximately 900,000 immigrants from countries facing conflict or instability, including Venezuela, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Sudan.  The decision, announced on Friday, Jan. 10, shields these individuals from deportation and allows them to work legally in the US for the first 18 months of the incoming Trump administration. Biden’s action utilizes Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program granting renewable 18-month protections for individuals from countries deemed unsafe due to armed c…
Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House
Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House The House of Representatives passed its first bill of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 7, a border security measure requiring the detention and deportation of unauthorized immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, including shoplifting and burglary. Named the Laken Riley Act in honor of a 22-year-old Georgia college student killed in February, 2024 by a Venezuelan migrant, the legislation received bipartisan support, in a 264-159 vote.  All Republicans and 48 Democrats backed the measure. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) stated that the Senate will consider the bill as early as Fr…
'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years 'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years
Latina Kitchen and Bar Closing In Needham After Four Years A restaurant that has brought Mediterranean and South American flavors to Needham will shut its doors after four years. Latina Kitchen and Bar at 30 Dedham Ave. will pour its last drinks and serve its final dishes on Sunday, Dec. 17, according to a post on social media.  Thanks for your business! We hope you've enjoyed your time with us as much as we've enjoyed serving you.Thanks team for your hard work and resilience. You inspire us and keep us going through tough times. The restaurant opened just before the pandemic, which caused serious issues throughout the restaurant industry.  But ow…