Oliver Mercer
Frederick Douglass Observatory Officially Unveiled at Rochester Airport
Opened July 1, 2025, the Frederick Douglass Observatory at Rochester Airport educates millions on Douglass’s legacy through modern…
As Immigrant Arrests Surge, Hawaiʻi Leaders Denounce ICE Tactics
Hawaiʻi experienced a 515% rise in ICE administrative arrests in early 2025, affecting diverse immigrant groups. Political leaders…
Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Immigration Law Affecting HIV Program Access
A federal judge blocked Idaho’s House Bill 135 from restricting immigrant access to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program…
Appeals Court Reviews Deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador Prison
In 2025, 238 Venezuelans were deported to El Salvador’s dangerous CECOT prison using a rarely invoked 1798 law.…
Impact of Trump’s 2025 Immigration Policies on the Carolinas and Beyond
In 2025, Trump’s immigration policies enforce mass deportations, fund cuts to sanctuary jurisdictions, increased ICE collaboration, and benefit…
Star Witness Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Will Not Be Deported, Court Confirms
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation and return expose challenges in US immigration enforcement and legal protections. The Trump…
Over 700 Individuals Become U.S. Citizens at Naturalization Ceremony
Naturalization ceremonies welcomed 818,500 new U.S. citizens in 2024. Eligibility requires residency, tests, and good moral character. Major…
Washington AG Vows to Fight for Birthright Citizenship After SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions, affecting challenges to President Trump’s order targeting birthright citizenship. Washington AG Nick…
Nine Key Facts About the 2025 Travel Ban Affecting Minnesota Immigrants
The 2025 travel ban restricts entry and visas from 19 countries, causing family separations and work disruptions in…
Kristi Noem Labels ICEBlock App ‘Obstruction of Justice’
Kristi Noem labeled the ICEBlock app obstruction of justice after it grew popular for warning about ICE in…
Birthright Citizenship in Alaska and Hawaii Remains Protected Amid Legal Challenges
Birthright citizenship is protected by the Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court as of July 2025. H.R.569…
Trump Warns Elon Musk to Close U.S. Operations and Return to South Africa
Trump’s July 2025 deportation threat against Elon Musk arises amid subsidy cuts for Tesla and SpaceX. Musk’s citizenship…
Appeals Court Reviews Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations
Trump’s 2025 deportations of Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act are legally contested. Courts and lawmakers…
Weber County Approves Agreement with Feds to Combat Illegal Immigration
In June 2025, Weber County joined ICE’s 287(g) program, training sheriffs to target immigrants with criminal records. Utah’s…
Noem Ends TPS Protection for 500,000 Haitians, Raising Deportation Risks
TPS for Haiti ends on September 2, 2025, affecting 500,000 Haitians. Re-registration runs from July 1 to August…