Uscis Targets VAWA Self-Petitions in New Crackdown
A December 2025 USCIS policy update has introduced heightened scrutiny for Form I-360 VAWA self-petitions. Focused on fraud…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Department of Homeland Security Ends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status for Yemen. After a 60-day wind-down period triggered by a…
White House Lets DHS Drive Mass Deportation Surge
A partial DHS shutdown started February 14, 2026, but does not halt immigration enforcement. ICE and CBP utilize…
Mississippi Legislature Moves to Ban Sanctuary Cities and Partner with ICE
New legislative proposals in Mississippi for 2026 seek to enforce mandatory local-federal immigration cooperation and expand the 287(g)…
AI Roles Dominate H-1B Hiring at Amazon in FY25
The H-1B FY 2027 cycle begins March 2026. This article covers the 85,000 visa cap, the rise of…
Senators Push Air Safety Legislation for Collision Avoidance Technology
The Senate's ROTOR Act aims to mandate ADS-B In technology to improve cockpit traffic awareness near busy airports.…
Colorado Must Share Medicaid Data with Immigration Authorities
A federal ruling permits CMS to share limited identifying Medicaid data from Colorado with immigration authorities. Although clinical…
King County Bans ICE, Boosts Aid for Immigrant Communities
King County's new executive order combines $2 million in emergency support with restrictions on ICE activity in non-public…
Millionaires Tax in Washington Could Boost Funding for Public Education
A proposed Washington state tax targets high-income earners using federal AGI as a baseline. It affects residents and…