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US Passport Power Falls to Historic Low in 2025 Ranking
The US passport fell to 12th in October 2025 with visa-free access to 180 destinations, down from 188. Brazil’s April…
UK Raises English Language Bar for Immigrants to B2 Level
The UK will raise English requirements to CEFR B2 for skilled workers, adult dependents, ILR, and citizenship under a 2025…
Why Using Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges Backfires
Proposed deployment of up to 600 military lawyers as temporary immigration judges with shortened training raises due process, independence, and…
US Revokes Visas of Over 50 Mexican Officials, Escalating Tensions
The U.S. revoked visas for more than 50 Mexican officials using INA §212’s “reason to believe” standard, targeting alleged cartel…
New Zealand AEWV Delays: Manual Job Checks During Ownership Changes
A system bug at Immigration New Zealand prevents automatic AEWV job token updates after business ownership or structure changes. Affected…
ICE’s full-body restraints in deportations spark concerns of inhumane treatment
ICE’s use of The WRAP during deportations has drawn criticism for prolonged application, steep seating angles, and stacked restraints, posing…
Virginia ICE Jails Lead the U.S. in Solitary Confinement
Virginia reported 874 solitary placements from April 2024–August 2025, with stays averaging 34 days (2018–2023). Researchers warn prolonged isolation harms…
Lawsuit Challenges Ghana-US Deportation Deal in Supreme Court
On October 13, 2025 Democracy Hub sued to void the Ghana–US deportation deal, arguing the executive lacked Parliamentary approval and…