Oliver Mercer
Washington 2026 tax: No general income tax; capital gains levy applies
While Washington won't tax wages in 2026, new residents face capital gains taxes up to 9.9% and a…
Disaster Averted as Small Plane Lands Safely Near Waynesboro Airport
A small aircraft landed safely in a field near Waynesboro Airport on January 12, 2026. No injuries were…
Appleton Airport updates on Allegiant-Sun Country merger and impacts
Appleton International Airport reports no immediate service changes following the Allegiant and Sun Country merger announcement. Both airlines…
Unverified Rumor of Personal Data Leak for Border Patrol and ICE
Reports of a DHS whistleblower leaking personnel data remain unconfirmed. Meanwhile, attorneys general in Minnesota and Illinois have…
US Pauses Immigration Applications for 39 Countries and the Palestinian Authority
A new USCIS adjudication pause effective January 2026 freezes decisions on work permits (I-765) and green cards (I-485)…
Canada Bill C-3 could expand citizenship by descent and boost second-passport demand
The implementation of Bill C-3 in Canada expands citizenship rights for descendants born abroad by removing the first-generation…
Renouncing U.S. Citizenship in Czechia: High Fees, Long Delays Ahead
For Americans in Czechia, giving up citizenship at the Prague Embassy requires a $2,350 non-refundable fee and a…
Nationwide Protests Rise as Immigration Policies Tighten Under New Measures
The 'ICE Out' rallies represent a massive response to federal enforcement shootings in early 2026. As protesters demand…
Poland Doubles Forced Deportations of Belarusians in 2025
Forced deportations of Belarusians from Poland doubled in 2025 amidst a total border closure and asylum suspensions. While…
Hundreds of Immigration Officers Headed to Minneapolis as Tensions Rise
Hundreds of federal agents have been deployed to Minneapolis after an ICE officer killed a U.S. citizen during…
Parole in Place under Scrutiny: DHS Imposes New $1,000 Parole Fee
Military Parole in Place (PIP) allows undocumented relatives of U.S. military members to gain temporary legal status. Recent…
Trump Says He’d Strip U.S. Citizenship ‘In a Heartbeat’
The U.S. government is ramping up denaturalization efforts via Operation PARRIS and new monthly quotas, targeting naturalized citizens…
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound two in Portland, authorities say
A federal operation in Portland resulted in the shooting of two Venezuelan nationals by CBP agents. DHS asserts…
Ohio’s E-Verify Mandate for Construction: What Employers Must Do
Beginning March 19, 2026, Ohio construction firms working on public or commercial projects must use E-Verify for all…
Gunfire at Night, Fear by Day: Canada Immigration Crisis Deepens
A transnational extortion crisis is hitting South Asian businesses in North America. Linked to overseas gangs, these criminals…