Immigration and Citizenship

Two new U.S. citizens, Joanne and Andy Daw, share their stories of becoming Americans as part of Morning Edition's July 4th celebrations.

Washington, D.C. Voting Eligibility Rules

A Republican senator is introducing legislation that would require Washington, D.C., residents who vote in local elections to be U.S. citizens, pushing back against controversial legislation allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections.

Migrant Workers Hiring Practices in the U.S.

Sen. J.D. Vance is demanding answers from the Department of Justice about companies allegedly prioritizing hiring migrant workers over U.S. citizens, despite federal law requiring them to do the opposite.

Cartel Jalisco New Generation Call Center Scam

Cartel Jalisco New Generation runs call centers targeting U.S. citizens to scam them out of millions, with one case linked to the murder of a U.S. citizen. Victims wire as much as $288 million to cartel scammers. CJNG gunmen kidnapped and killed employees, including a U.S. citizen. Phone scams in Mexico are common as authorities rarely investigate or prosecute them.

U.S. Citizens Fleeing Gang Violence in Haiti

A charter flight carrying dozens of U.S. citizens fleeing gang violence in Haiti landed in Miami after chaos grips the country. The U.S. Embassy urged citizens to leave as soon as possible.

Sports Illustrated deal and U.S. citizens fleeing gang violence in Haiti

Sports Illustrated secures a major deal despite laying off most staff and facing an AI scandal. U.S. citizens flee gang violence in Haiti, with more than 30 arriving in Miami on a charter flight. Chaos and violence grip Haiti, leading to famine and looting of aid supplies.

Heightened Security Alert in Moscow for U.S. Citizens

U.S. citizens in Moscow have been warned to avoid large gatherings due to heightened fears of a terrorist attack. Russian FSB foiled a planned attack by an Afghan offshoot of ISIS on a synagogue in Moscow. The U.S. Embassy criticized Russia for designating American educational organizations as 'undesirable.'

Violent Crime Suspects Escape and Possible Murders on Yacht

Three violent crime suspects may have killed two people aboard a yacht, possibly Americans, during an escape from Grenada to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. U.S. authorities are coordinating with local law enforcement officials on this incident.