13 Muslims sue in St. Louis over citizenship vetting

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Thirteen Muslims are suing U.S. immigration officials, alleging in the federal case filed in St. Louis a secret “blacklist” was slowing their quest for citizenship. The Post-Dispatch reports that the lawsuit names U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services and immigration officials as defendants. The suit alleges the Controlled Application Review and Resolution…

Official: Insufficient funds to host unaccompanied children

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A top health official has voiced concern that too little money is available to house the unexpectedly high numbers of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. In a letter obtained by the Associated Press, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell told members of Congress’ appropriations committee Friday that the agency…