US Supreme Court approves Trump’s harsher immigration policy
By DW
28 January 2020 |
1:46 pm
The US Supreme Court has allowed hardline immigration policies introduced by US President Donald Trump to take effect. Permanent residency, or "green cards," can now be denied to applicants who rely on public programs.
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