In a celebration of diversity, perseverance, and new beginnings, over 700 individuals from 93 different countries officially became citizens of the United States. Surrounded by family and friends, the new Americans stood proudly to take the oath of allegiance and received their certificates of naturalization, marking the final step of a long and often emotional journey. The event was a powerful reminder of the personal sacrifices and determination it takes to achieve U.S. citizens

Twenty US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration accusing it of illegally releasing private Medicaid health data to immigration authorities. The suit challenges the federal government’s decision to share detailed personal health information of noncitizen Medicaid enrollees with the Department of Homeland Security. The data reportedly included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, immigration status, and medical records, and was transferred wit