Oliver Mercer
An Inside Look at ICE’s Expanding Mission and Operations
Immigration enforcement is expanding rapidly as ICE increases detention beds, tripling local law enforcement partnerships and accessing IRS…
Trump Faces Dual Criticism Over Broad Mass Deportation Strategy
In 2025, the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts faced operational hurdles and legal pushback, with deportation numbers well…
President Trump Advances Maximalist Immigration Policy Amid LA Protests
The 2025 travel ban blocks entry from 19 countries, sparking protests and significant impact in Los Angeles. It…
NYPD’s Cooperation With ICE Demands City Council Investigation
NYC Council’s lawsuit challenges Mayor Adams’ Executive Order 50 permitting ICE at Rikers Island, citing sanctuary law violations…
Pregnant US Citizen Detained by ICE in Hawthorne Speaks Out
Pregnant U.S. citizen Cary Lopez’s detention by ICE in Hawthorne, California, reveals enforcement issues including family separation and…
Trump’s Immigration Plans Face Strong Opposition from Labor Unions
Trump’s 2025 immigration agenda intensifies deportations and border controls. Labor unions fight back with legal and political resistance.…
Families in Limbo Await Changes to UK Spousal Visa Income Rules
The UK raised the spousal visa income requirement to £29,000 in April 2024. The Migration Advisory Committee opposes…
Judge Rules Man Held at Cumberland Jail to Remain in US During Appeal
On June 9, 2025, a federal judge halted Eyidi Ambila’s deportation amid his appeal. Detained since 2024, Ambila…
IRCC Announces June 2025 Update on Canada Immigration Processing Times
Canada’s IRCC update in June 2025 shows longer waits for family sponsorships, faster student permits from India, and…
Jared Polis Delays Compliance with ICE Subpoena Until June 23
Colorado’s Governor Polis delays ICE subpoena enforcement amid a lawsuit alleging violations of state privacy laws protecting 35…
Kampala Quietly Blocks Arrival of Eritrean Asylum Seekers
Uganda suspended Eritrean asylum seeker registration on January 10, 2025, blocking legal status and support for new arrivals.…
Atlanta Protesters Demand End to ICE Raids and Deportations
June 2025 protests in Atlanta oppose President Trump's immigration crackdown, highlighting the expanded expedited removal that speeds deportations…
Flight Delays Disrupt Travel in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, and Denver Monday
Thunderstorms on June 9, 2025, disrupted flights in key U.S. hubs like Atlanta and Dallas. Immigrants and travelers…
Los Angeles Immigration Protests Escalate with National Guard Deployment
Violent immigration protests in Los Angeles led the LAPD to declare an unlawful assembly. President Trump deployed the…
Elon Musk Backs Trump Amid California ICE Enforcement Battle
ICE’s June 2025 raids in Los Angeles and Trump’s National Guard deployment provoked protests and political backlash. Elon…