Chantal Da Silva
Chief Correspondent
Chantal Da Silva is Chief Correspondent at Newsweek, with a focus on immigration and human rights. She is a Canadian-British journalist whose work has also been featured by The Independent, The i Newspaper, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and elsewhere. Chantal has an MA in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario. Get in touch with Chantal at c.dasilva@newsweek.com.
Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma Abortion Ban As Other States Push For Policy
A federal district judge in Oklahoma has just blocked the state's efforts to ban abortion during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Supreme Court Forcing People to Pick Between Voting and Being Sick: Pelosi
The Supreme Court is "undermining our democracy," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
'More Data Needed' on Hydroxychloroquine's Impact on Coronavirus: NIAID
NIAID is in the "planning stages" of a large randomized, controlled clinical trial on hydroxychloroquine.
White House Accuses Media of Trying to Create Trump and Fauci 'Soap Opera'
"Both men have been clear about the need to consult your doctor before taking hydroxychloroquine," White House spokesperson Hogan Gidley said.
Trump Should Be Tried for 'Crimes Against Humanity,' Says Ohio State Rep
Tavia Galonski's remarks came after the president's coronavirus press briefing on Sunday, in which he stopped Dr. Fauci from answering a question about hydroxychloroquine.
India's Coronavirus Outbreak Stokes Islamophobia
"This kind of vilification is dangerous," warned historian Rana Safvi.
Pregnant Women in Texas Considering Home Abortions After Coronavirus Ban
"A lot of people have started to just cry in the waiting room," Dr. Bhavik Kumar told Newsweek.
ICE Brings Nearly 700 Americans Back Home on Returning Deportation Flights
ICE is working with the State Department to bring U.S. citizens and permanent residents back to the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump Organization Sees $1 Million Daily Losses Due To Coronavirus: Report
"COVID-19 has been especially devastating for the hotel industry," says Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Undocumented Workers Call For Financial Relief For All Working Families
"We also have families and children," said Ingrid, an undocumented worker in Washington, D.C.
CNN, MSNBC Cut Away From Trump Speaking At COVID-19 Briefing
"That's not what this briefing was scheduled for," said CNN's John King.
Nearly 40% Living in Countries With Closed Borders Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Meanwhile, more than 90% of people are living in countries with travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
ICE Detainees Hold Work Stoppage Over Coronavirus Fears
ICE said allegations of how detainees were treated during the exchange were "extremely exaggerated."
Court Upholds Texas Rule Barring Abortion Access During COVID-19 Outbreak
"Abortion is essential health care," said Alexis McGill Johnson, the acting president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Protests Among ICE Detainees Grow As Four Test Positive For Coronavirus
Five ICE workers at detention facilities have also tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump Admin Forcing Asylum Seekers to Go to Court Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
If the government cannot ensure remote hearings, it should release immigration detainees, advocates say.
Over 200,000 Call for End to Live Coverage of Trump Coronavirus Briefings
"Leave the President's insults, false braggadocio, and outright lies on the editing room floor, where they belong," the petition states.
U.S. Has Built Dozens of Miles of Border Wall Since COVID-19 Outbreak
Immigration, civil rights and environmental groups have called on the Trump administration to halt border wall construction during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Man Deported From U.S. Reportedly Tests Positive For COVID-19 Days Later
The roughly 40 people on board the deportation flight have been forced to go into quarantine.
Biden Sex-Assault Accuser Hopes To Speak Out Without Fear of 'Powerful Men'
"These accusations are false," said Deputy Campaign Manager and Communications Director Kate Bedingfield.
U.S. Would Be Willing to Reconsider Funding Cutoff for Palestinians
USAID officials also said it was important to recognize that the U.S. "is not the only donor in the world focusing on the COVID-19 outbreak."
Judge Orders ICE to Release At-Risk Detainees at Facilities with COVID-19
"The spread of COVID-19 is measured in a matter of a single day — not weeks, months, or years," said U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in the Southern District of New York.
U.S. and Canada Discuss Militarizing the Border Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that Canada was against any militarization of the "the longest unmilitarized border in the world."
ICE Air Brings Dozens of Americans Home on Deportation Flight From Honduras
A total of 64 U.S. citizens were on board the return leg of an ICE removal flight on Wednesday.
Mexico City COVID-19 Test Lab Draws Lines as Government Urges Normalcy
"Don't stop going out," Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador told his citizens.
Protesters in Mexico Block Border to Demand Stronger Coronavirus Screenings
The protest group said it was the "first warning" for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to boost controls at the border.
Helpline Sees Surge in Messages From Young People With COVID-19 Anxieties
The Crisis Text Line says it has also seen a rise in messages from young people who identify as Asian, LGBTQ and people who live in low-income areas.
Rights Groups File for Emergency Injunction to Force ICE to Act on COVID-19
Rights groups claim some ICE detention centers have not provided detainees with any information about COVID-19, so they may not know the symptoms or how to protect themselves.
Nearly 20 ICE Workers Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
An ICE detainee has also tested positive for coronavirus.
Support for Asylum Seekers Forced to 'Remain In Mexico' Wanes
The COVID-19 outbreak has raised safety concerns for both asylum seekers and volunteers.