Oliver Mercer
Understanding Form 1040 and 1040-SR Tax Filing Requirements
U.S. taxpayers use Form 1040 or 1040-SR (65+) to report income. Attach necessary schedules for additional income or…
Mumbai-Bound Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Depressurization Incident
On June 27, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines flight ET640 had cabin depressurization at 33,000 feet, leading to an emergency…
Supreme Court of Canada Allows Woman to Appeal Immigration Decision
Canada’s Supreme Court ruled that removal orders can be immediately appealed and deadlines are flexible. This decision allows…
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions, Advancing Trump’s Birthright Order
The Supreme Court’s June 2025 ruling permits enforcement of Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship in most states by…
U.S. House Approves Moore’s Bill to Deport Noncitizens for DUIs
The House approved a bill for immediate deportation of noncitizens convicted of DUIs, supported mostly by Republicans. It…
Alabama Enacts New Immigration Laws Increasing Deportation Risks for Offenders
In 2025, Alabama enacted SB53 and SB63 to enhance immigration enforcement by mandating status checks and biometric data…
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump to End Status of 500K Immigrants
On May 28, 2025, the Supreme Court approved ending humanitarian parole for over 500,000 immigrants from CHNV countries,…
Trump Administration Plans Second Deportation of Abrego to Third Country
The Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a third country despite court orders protecting him…
Oregon Asylum Seeker Detained Amid Surge in Iranian Arrests After U.S. Airstrikes
ICE detained 12 Iranians nationwide after U.S. airstrikes in June 2025, focusing on perceived security threats. Advocacy groups…
Canada Maintains Federal Control of Work Permits for Foreign Nationals in 2025
As of June 2025, Canada’s IRCC retains exclusive authority over foreign work permits. No official shift to provincial…
German Lower House Approves Suspension of Refugee Family Reunification
Germany’s Bundestag approved suspending family reunification for subsidiary protection refugees for two years, affecting 388,000 mostly Syrians. The…
Canada Updates Key Post-Graduation Work Permit Course Requirements
Effective June 25, 2025, Canada narrows PGWP eligibility for non-degree programs to fields linked with labor shortages. Students…
Empty Farms and Fearful Workers on the Quiet Southern Border
Intensified ICE raids and a restrictive H-2A visa program have caused severe labor shortages in the Rio Grande…
Canadian Citizen Dies in ICE Custody, Cause Under Investigation
Johnny Noviello died in ICE custody in Miami while awaiting deportation after a criminal conviction. Investigation is ongoing.…
Supreme Court to Announce Birthright Citizenship Ruling Friday
By mid-2025, the Supreme Court will rule on Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to children born in…