Oliver Mercer
Knesset Bill Proposes Stricter Rules for Israel Citizenship Eligibility
Israel’s Knesset debates a bill restricting citizenship under the Law of Return to Orthodox-recognized Jews only, eliminating eligibility…
Tierra Encantada Employees Affected by CHNV Parole Program Termination
On April 24, 2025, DHS ended the CHNV parole programs, terminating work authorizations for eligible nationals. Employers must…
License Plate Readers Installed in West LA’s Cheviot Hills Amid Privacy Concerns
The Cheviot Hills community funds ALPR installation to prevent crime, but concerns about data privacy and sharing with…
Wimauma Pastor Deported to Guatemala, Family and Church Devastated
Pastor Maurilio Ambrocio was deported to Guatemala after a 2013 removal order was enforced. Detained during routine ICE…
2025 U.S. Naturalization Process Sees Longer Waits and Stricter Checks
In 2025, naturalization involves eligibility checks, Form N-400 filing, biometrics, interviews, and an oath ceremony. Applicants need a…
Asylum Seeker Allowed to Stay in UK Due to Speech Impediment
A UK tribunal ruled in July 2025 that an Iraqi asylum seeker with a speech impediment must not…
Immigrants Crucial to New Bedford Fishing Face Rising ICE Arrests
New Bedford’s seafood processing relies on immigrant workers facing ICE arrests since January 2025, disrupting families and risking…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in North Dakota 2025
North Dakota helps refugees and asylees with employment, ESL, and local support programs, requiring official status documentation. Ineligible…
Nebraska State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
After the January 2025 USRAP suspension, Nebraska continues supporting officially recognized refugees and asylees through local agencies offering…
Overview of State-Level Support for Refugees in Nevada in 2025
Nevada’s refugee support in 2025 is limited by USRAP suspension, halting new arrivals federally. Welcome Corps private sponsorship…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Michigan 2025
Michigan’s refugee support programs serve arrivals before January 2025 with documented status and residency, providing cash, medical, and…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Maine in 2025
Maine's transitional housing program ends September 2025 amid federal cuts affecting refugee support. New arrivals post-January 13 lose…
State-Level Refugee Support and Resources in Kansas for 2025
Kansas refugees arriving within eight months can access cash, medical, and employment assistance through Kansas Office for Refugees…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Hawaii 2025
Due to federal suspension in January 2025, Hawaii’s Refugee Social Services, Cash Assistance, and Universal Representation programs aid…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Delaware 2025
Delaware offers federally funded refugee support via JFS and RISE for eligible recent arrivals. Cash aid lasts eight…