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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Responds to Trump’s June 2025 Travel Ban
President Trump’s June 2025 travel ban blocks immigrant visas from 12 countries and restricts seven more. The policy separates families…
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 Proposes Limits on U.S. Birthright Citizenship
In 2025, lawmakers proposed limiting birthright citizenship to children of citizens, lawful residents, or military members. President Trump’s executive order…
USCIS Enforces New Medical Exam Rule Effective June 11, 2025
USCIS changed Form I-693 validity June 11, 2025, requiring submission with Form I-485 and using the 01/20/25 edition starting July…
Trump Administration Orders Immigration Judges to Quickly Dismiss Cases
The May 2025 DOJ directive forces immediate dismissal of immigration cases, removing response periods. Trump sent 2,000 National Guard troops…
New Visa Suspension and TPS Termination Impact Foreign Nationals’ Employment
Visa suspensions starting June 2025, TPS termination for Afghans, and DACA work limits in Texas impact thousands. Over 1,600 student…
California Advances Sanctuary Laws Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Tensions
California’s sanctuary laws protect immigrants amid federal ICE raids sparking protests. Immigrants contribute $1 trillion economically and $8.5 billion in…
ICE Arrests Two More Asylum Seekers at Portland Immigration Court
Four asylum seekers were arrested by ICE at Portland Immigration Court in June 2025 after case closures. This raised serious…
Sanctuary Cities Required to Follow Federal Immigration Rules via New Program
The 2025 Executive Order directs DHS to identify and sanction sanctuary cities obstructing immigration laws. Non-compliant jurisdictions face federal funding…