Oliver Mercer
Berkeley may fund immigration legal aid centers to meet rising need
Berkeley’s plan to support immigration legal aid centers with city funds could boost access to free or low-cost…
ICE raids at Charlottesville courthouse raise public concerns
ICE raids at Charlottesville courthouse involved unmarked agents detaining individuals without warrants, igniting fear and eroding trust. Legal…
Suguru Onda’s US visa at risk after AI mistake threatens status
Japanese PhD student Suguru Onda’s US visa was cancelled after an AI misinterpreted minor infractions as serious crimes.…
Spain National (Type D) Entrepreneur Visa opens path for innovative business
Spain’s Type D Entrepreneur Visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals to start innovative businesses in Spain. Applicants require ENISA approval,…
Immigration Officials detain day laborers at Pomona Home Depot
A CBP raid at Pomona’s Home Depot on April 22, 2025, resulted in over a dozen arrests, mostly…
Homeland Security exposed Kilmar Abrego Garcia family’s address online
Homeland Security mistakenly leaked Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s family address in an online post, endangering them and sparking urgent…
States move to ban driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
Nearly 20 U.S. states grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, but states like Florida impose bans on marked…
Costa Rica offers three-month permits to US-deported migrants
Costa Rica issues three-month permits for migrants deported from the U.S., allowing legal stay and asylum applications but…
Trump seeks deals with El Salvador for mass deportations
Trump’s mass deportation push targets noncitizens and uses rarely-invoked emergency laws. Agreements with El Salvador and others enable…
House committee yet to decide on OSDE citizenship status rule
The OSDE’s citizenship status rule, which would require proof for school enrollment, is not yet law. Legislative approval…
Florida enforces Senate Bill 1718, targeting undocumented immigrant drivers
Florida’s SB 1718 prohibits special licenses for undocumented immigrants from states like Connecticut and Delaware, risking fines, jail,…
California law limits driver’s license requirement for most jobs
California's Senate Bill 1100, effective January 1, 2025, bans most driver’s license requirements in job postings unless driving…
Trump signals major cuts to 145% China tariffs but says they stay
President Trump’s announcement to cut the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods rallied global markets, particularly technology stocks. The…
Return hubs proposed by European Commission spark EU migration debate
The European Commission’s return hubs proposal aims to deport rejected asylum seekers outside the EU. Supporters say it…
Virgin Atlantic to launch direct London Heathrow-Seoul Incheon flights
Starting March 29, 2026, Virgin Atlantic introduces daily direct flights between London Heathrow and Seoul Incheon International Airport,…