Wendy Cervantes
Coverage of Wendy Cervantes in the Nexus archive.
- ICE Has Detained More Than 650 Kids in California Under Trump Deportation Crackdown
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained over 650 children in California during President Donald Trump's second term, with a 90% increase in interior detentions compared to the prior year under the Biden administration. Over 100 detained children were age 5 or under, and detentions occurred in communities rather than at the border, affecting minors who resided and attended school in California.
- Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald J. Trump exceeded his authority by attempting to end birthright citizenship via executive order, upholding the 14th Amendment. The majority opinion, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, emphasized the constitutional right to citizenship, while dissenting justices argued the ruling expanded citizenship to include children of 'birth tourists.' Immigrant advocates highlighted the decision's importance for protecting children's rights and access to healthcare.