Oliver Mercer
Marion County Jail Bans ICE Detainees After 48-Hour Rule Amid Overcrowding
Faced with overcrowding and a $3 million annual deficit, the Marion County Sheriff is limiting ICE detainer holds…
Italy’s January 12 Click-Day to Allocate 88,000 Seasonal Permits
Italy has initiated its 2026–2028 work visa program, allocating approximately 497,550 permits over three years. Using a 'Click-Day'…
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Deployment Amid Minnesota Protests
Following civil unrest in Minneapolis, legal advocates are focusing on suppression motions to defend immigrants swept up in…
Court ruling threatens Mahmoud Khalil’s freedom and free speech
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a New Jersey district court lacked the authority to release…
Wisconsin Farmers Union lobbies on immigration and fair markets
New DHS rules are speeding up H-2A processing, but Wisconsin dairy advocates warn that seasonal visas don't meet…
Austin Police Clarify ICE Guidance After 911 Call Led to Deportation
The Austin Police Department has issued new guidelines effective January 2024 regarding cooperation with ICE. While officers retain…
U.S. Says It Cannot Locate 137 Venezuelans Deported in 2025
A federal court dispute explores whether the U.S. government violated due process by removing 137 Venezuelan migrants under…
Fast-tracking Ukrainians to permanent residency: new act advances
The proposed Ukrainian Adjustment Act aims to provide a permanent residency pathway for 240,000+ Ukrainian parolees. Currently, the…
US Visa Pause Won’t Affect 2026 World Cup Fan Travel
A U.S. immigrant visa processing pause affecting 75 countries begins January 21, 2026. Focused on 'public charge' rules…
Harvard Sets International Student Record Despite Trump Administration Pressure
Despite federal funding freezes and regulatory challenges, Harvard University reported a record 6,749 international students for 2025–2026. This…
ICE Presence at Twin Cities Hospitals Sparks Health Care Worker Alarm
ICE has expanded enforcement into Minneapolis hospitals following a 2025 executive order. This surge, known as Operation Metro…
Over 57,000 Malaysians Renounced Citizenship for Singapore in Five Years
A total of 61,116 Malaysians renounced their citizenship over a five-year period, with 57,315 moving to Singapore. Driven…
Georgia REAL ID for Visa Holders 2026: DDS Requirements and Process
Georgia's REAL ID deadline is May 7, 2025. Visa holders need this star-marked ID for domestic flights and…
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…