Court setback for young immigrant relatives age 21 rule
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that foreign-born grandchildren nieces and nephews of Americans and legal immigrants lose their place in visa lines if they reach age 21 before processing ends. The court upheld the law section allowing distant relatives to age out and stop piggybacking on a parent. Justice Elena Kagan noted the change narrows eligibility for many extended family members.
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Border Patrol official ousted amid force use review
U S Customs and Border Protection removed its head of internal affairs James Tomscheck after a surge of unarmed civilian killings and widespread abuse complaints. The agency ordered a review of force procedures and background investigations for new agents across borders and crossings.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Parity in Congress 107-Year Timeline Says Optimistic Pace
The Institute for Women's Policy Research projects it will take 107 years for women to hold half of Congress, a rate tied to current growth of about one new woman per session. Notable milestones include Nancy Pelosi becoming the first female House speaker in 2007 and Barbara Mikulski's long Senate tenure beginning in 2012.
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Attack at Karachi Airport Highlights Taliban Threat
An attack by 10 Pakistani Taliban militants on Jinnah International Airport in Karachi lasted six hours and killed at least 29 people. Officials say the raid demonstrates the militants remain a formidable threat despite a recent split, with hopes to destroy planes and take hostages.
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