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A Washington federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on Thursday blocking a Trump Administration policy requiring Head Start participants to prove citizenship, finding the federal directive jeopardizes stable learning environments depended on by children and families across the country.
Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist whom immigration officials are seeking to deport, urged the Third Circuit on Wednesday to affirm his release from immigration detention, saying a lower court got it right in several decisions that led to his release.
Reissued after periodic review without changes.
Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe.
Read the Country Information Page for additional information on travel to Sao Tome and Principe.
If you decide to travel to Sao Tome and Principe:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Sao Tome and Principe.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled Thursday that immigration judges can dismiss claims for asylum and other forms of removal relief without a full evidentiary hearing when a noncitizen fails to make out a basic case of eligibility.
The Trump administration said a New Jersey federal judge must throw out a lawsuit that nine international students filed challenging an abrupt termination of their student visa compliance records, now that it has restored their records.
Reconsider travel to Nepal due to civil unrest.
Advisory summary
Large protests and significant demonstrations in Nepal on September 8-9, 2025, turned violent.
- These events caused deaths and injuries. Local authorities have declared curfews in major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Additional protests and curfews could happen with little warning.
- Follow local authorities’ instructions. Stay away from areas with protests, unrest, or large gatherings.
Emergency services
Emergency services in Nepal have limited ability to respond to personal emergencies. Their response may be delayed. Some hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara were set on fire during the unrest.
- Check with your hotel, airline, or tour operator for the latest updates before traveling.
- Make sure to confirm your travel plans with your airline before departing for the airport.
U.S. citizens with emergencies:
- Dial 888-407-4747 from the United States.
- Dial 202-501-4444 from Nepal or abroad.
- Email: [email protected]
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Nepal.
- If you decide to travel to Nepal: Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations.
- Check local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.
- Prepare to evacuate hotels at a moment’s notice.
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
- Review the Country Security Report for Nepal.
- Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
- We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
- Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas.