Pause on student visas causes concern among some DC education programs

A Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit is among the many organizations facing uncertainty as the Trump administration places a temporary pause on new student visa interviews, leaving international students — some just days away from beginning summer internships in the capital — in limbo.

Annual Salvadoran festival cancelled due to ICE concerns

The largest Salvadoran event in the D.C. region has been canceled. The summer festival was set to be held in Montgomery County but organizers say they’re shutting it down due to concerns about possible raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Concerns at Napa's La Onda festival after musicians' visas revoked

Festival-goers at a popular Napa concert were disheartened when the Trump administration pulled the visas of two Mexican bands -- saying that their lyrics glorify cartel violence -- a claim the bands dispute and music lovers say will cast a chilling effect on foreign artists wanting to play in the United States. 

Trump administration puts DC area 'sanctuary jurisdictions' on notice

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on sanctuary jurisdictions across the U.S. – including Washington, D.C. and cities and counties in Maryland and Virginia - warning that local jurisdictions obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts must comply with federal law or risk losing funding.