Visa Verge
Nancy Hiemstra Examines the Economics Behind Immigrant Detention Expansion
Hiemstra documents 2025’s detention surge: 56,000+ held mid-year, capacity up from 6,785 in 1994 to 41,500+ in 2024.…
Illinois State Fair Naturalization Ceremony Honors Nearly 400 New Citizens
Approximately 400 immigrants representing more than 70 countries naturalized publicly at the Orr Building on August 13, 2025,…
Detainees Win Court Ruling Against ICE Over Abusive Facility Conditions
On August 12-13, 2025, a federal court barred ICE from detaining people at 26 Federal Plaza unless it…
Faith Leaders Urged to Ask ICE Agents to Quit Over Abuses
Through August 15, 2025, reports allege severe overcrowding, medical neglect, and abusive practices at Krome, BTC, and FDC.…
Hundreds Weigh In on County Proposals for Federal Immigration Cooperation
Facing federal pressure and state examples, Gallatin County debates signing 287(g) agreements. Audrey S. Cromwell warned of constitutional…
Epping council tells court Bell Hotel asylum housing is ‘very serious problem’
On 15 August 2025 the High Court will consider Epping Forest Council’s bid to stop the Bell Hotel’s…
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Affects International Students’ Visas and Costs
OBBBA (signed July 4, 2025) raised the DS-160 fee to $250 effective July 22, 2025; SEVIS remains $350,…
Thousands of asylum seeker families stuck in bridging visa limbo
As of March 31, 2025, 7,417 people—about 800 children—are on Bridging Visa E, with 1,565 holding expired BVEs…
Kansas Immigration Coalition Offers Free Legal Help for Families
By August 15, 2025, the Kansas Immigration Coalition scaled free clinics, workshops, and referrals amid tougher 2025 state…
Vermont Fund Raises $250K to Expand Immigrant Legal Defense
The Vermont fund, announced May 8, 2025, aims for $1 million after topping $250,000 to support VAAP and…
Pediatricians’ Plea: Stop Separating Migrant Families Now
Medical groups including AAP and AMA oppose expanded 2025 family detention funding—proposals would raise funding 800% and allocate…
Mayor Karen Bass, LA Leaders Renew Call to End ‘Reckless’ Immigration Raids
Mayor Karen Bass on August 14, 2025 called to stop intensified federal immigration raids after ICE detained over…
Building a Domestic Critical Minerals Workforce Through Targeted Immigration Policy
Lawmakers propose an EB-2 national interest waiver via the Critical Minerals Workforce Enhancement Act (2025) to speed entry…
Stamford and Norwalk Residents Rally Against Recent ICE Arrests
Following courthouse arrests on August 11, 2025, Stamford and Norwalk groups planned an August 15 rally with legal…
Noem’s Claim That 1.6M Undocumented Immigrants Left the U.S. Lacks Evidence
The Trump administration’s 2025 enforcement expansion includes a 1,800-per-day ICE detention target and the July 4 OBBBA, funding…