Lincolnwood Trustees Call for Immigration Signs but Take No Action
Lincolnwood trustees discussed posting immigration-resource signs on January 21, 2025, but recorded no vote or staff directive. Trustee…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Russia and Jordan Launch Mutual Visa-Free Regime for Tourism
Beginning December 13, 2025, Russia and Jordan will allow visa-free short visits—30 days per trip, 90 days per…
80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers Absent as FAA warns of surge
The FAA said nearly 80% of New York-area controllers were absent on Oct. 31, 2025, amid a 31-day…
Why the filibuster halts major immigration reform despite broad support
A Senate move to pass immigration reform stalled because cloture did not reach 60 votes, blocking pathways for…
Filibuster and Immigration Policy: Minority Input, Risks, and Benefits
Immigration reform stalled on October 31, 2025, as the filibuster’s 60‑vote threshold blocked the Border Act and other…
ICE and LRPD arrest five in Little Rock operation today
A coordinated October 26, 2025 operation in Little Rock’s Geyer Springs led to five arrests identified by ICE…
IRS 2026 Housing Credit Updates Amplify LIHTC Allocations Nationwide
A permanent 12% LIHTC increase starts Jan. 1, 2026, with a $3.05 per-capita multiplier and a permanent 25%…
Canada’s Oct 29, 2025 Express Entry: 6,000 French-language ITAs
Canada issued 6,000 ITAs on October 29, 2025, in a French-only Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off…
Turkish Tourists Face Growing Schengen Hurdles Despite Cascade Visa
The July 2025 cascade visa aims to extend multi-entry Schengen permits for repeat lawful travelers. By October 30,…