Did shutdown changes impact naturalization, green cards, and refugees?
In October 2025, USCIS continued fee-funded adjudications but reduced public-facing services while prioritizing security vetting. PERM paused at…
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Airlines, FAA Assess End Date for Flight Cuts as Shutdown Nears
FAA enforced staggered flight cuts at 40 major airports due to controller shortages from the government shutdown. Cuts…
Frustrations rise at Atlanta airport amid cancellations and delays
The government shutdown reduced air traffic controller availability at Atlanta, causing 230+ cancellations and 500+ delays by Nov…
Singapore Launches World-First Mandatory SAF Levy for Air Travel
Singapore will charge a dedicated green fuel levy on tickets sold from April 1, 2026, for departures from…
Fung-Wong Triggers Flight Cancellations and Mass Evacuations in Taiwan
On November 12, 2025, tropical storm Fung-Wong hit near Kaohsiung, prompting evacuations of more than 8,300 people, flooding…
Maui DUI Arrest Triggers Federal Immigration Charge Amid 2025 Shifts
A September 21, 2025 Maui DUI stop led to a federal immigration charge for a Mexican man living…
New York Immigrants to Receive $112 Million in ICE Detention Case
A November 8, 2025 federal jury awarded $112 million to 674 immigrants unlawfully held at Suffolk County Jail…
Detroit Teachers and Community Urge Update to Sanctuary Policy
After reports of immigration enforcement near campuses, Detroit community members urged updates to the 2019 Sanctuary District policy.…
Texas Ranks Among Top States for Unauthorized Immigrant Population
As of mid-2025 Texas hosted about 2.1 million unauthorized immigrants, a sharp rise driven by labor demand and…