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Illegal immigrant bites ICE officer in gross attack during arrest, DHS
During an arrest in Louisiana, an ICE officer was bitten and injured; DHS says suspect Maximiliano Perez-Perez faces…
US to Begin Social Media Screening for H-1B and H-4 on Dec-15
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will screen social media for all H-1B and H-4 applicants. Applicants must…
Fired Immigration Judges Amid DOJ Overhaul as Asylum Denials Hit 80%
The DOJ’s 2025 actions removed some immigration judges and hired replacements emphasizing deportation. Asylum denials hit 80% since…
Arizona Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On Dec. 13, 2025, multiple states sued to halt a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on…
IATA Sees Global Airline Revenue Surpassing $1 Trillion in 2025
IATA forecasts 2025 airline revenue topping $1 trillion and 5.2 billion passengers. Thin margins, higher labor costs, and…
Officials Target Youth Immigration Programs, Speeding Up Deportations
Federal 2025 changes limit deferred action and work authorization for many SIJS youths, introduce a reported $250 SIJS…
Arkia Plane Hit at JFK Airport: JAL Collision Delays Tel Aviv Flight
A JAL aircraft being towed collided with an Arkia jet at JFK on December 14, 2025, damaging the…
Ground stops at JFK and PHL; Newark sees extended arrival delays
Winter weather on Dec. 14 led the FAA to impose ground stops at JFK and PHL and a…
Winooski Superintendent Testifies in DC, Sues DHS Over Detainment
Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria sued DHS after a July 21, 2025, Houston airport detention. He alleges five-hour detention,…
Affordability crisis and immigration crackdown drive NYC school declines
Enrollment dropped by 22,000 to 884,400 students for 2025–26, reflecting affordability pressures and fewer migrant arrivals. Newcomer programs…
Israelis Face Public Social Media Vetting for U.S. Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem asks F, M, and J applicants to set social media public for vetting…
ICE: 400+ Undocumented Immigrants Arrested Since Metro Surge Began
ICE reports over 400 arrests in Minnesota under Operation Metro Surge, spotlighting serious criminal convictions and naming detainees.…
ICE Presence at Boise Airport and Canyon County Courthouse Sparks Fear
ICE detained several people inside the Canyon County Courthouse in December 2025, amid a major 2025 enforcement surge…
IFCN Condemns U.S. H-1B Visa Crackdown on Fact-Checkers
IFCN criticized a Dec. 2, 2025 State Department memo instructing consular officers to deny H-1B visas for work…
Afghan Immigrants and Advocates Push Back Against 2025 Trump Crackdown
A June 2025 proclamation largely suspends Afghan entries, citing vetting and overstay concerns. Exceptions for SIVs exist on…