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U.S. Passport Falls to Lowest Ever Ranking on Power Index

The U.S. passport ranked 10th in 2025 with visa-free access to 182 countries, declining due to stricter U.S. entry policies.…

The Contradictions of U.S. Citizenship for Brown People in El Norte

New DACA applications are blocked nationwide since January 2025. Renewals are allowed but ACA insurance ends August 2025. The Supreme…

Diversity Visa Winners Challenge New U.S. Travel Ban and Visa Rules

For Fiscal Year 2025, the Diversity Visa program offers about 52,000 visas after reductions. New travel bans and the Form…

You Shouldn’t Have to Make Your Social Media Public for a Visa

Since July 2025, U.S. visa applicants must list all social media handles from five years and keep accounts public. This…

Trump’s Immigration Policies Threaten U.S. Climate Tech Innovation

Since 2017, US immigration restrictions have intensified, causing longer visa waits and increased deportations. Climate tech companies lose skilled workers…

Trump Pledges Billions to Fund New Immigration Detention Facility

The Trump administration’s $45 billion expansion created new detention centers including Fort Bliss’s 5,000-bed facility, doubling capacity. CoreCivic and GEO…

Broome County Legislator Resigns Over ICE Detentions in Jail Advisory Group

Mary Kaminsky resigned over Broome County’s ICE detention policy lacking transparency. The jail holds 21 detainees under limited 287(g) cooperation.…

Can Trump Deport Over One Million Undocumented Migrants in 2025?

The Trump administration’s 2025 immigration policies escalate arrests, expedite deportations across the US, and expand detention capacity. Despite efforts, deporting…