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MAP: These states are having a Minimum wage rise in 2026
2026 State Minimum Wage Guide | VisaVerge Comprehensive Report 2026 Effective Jan 1, 2026 50 States + DC The 2026…
Fired Immigration Judges Amid DOJ Overhaul as Asylum Denials Hit 80%
The DOJ’s 2025 actions removed some immigration judges and hired replacements emphasizing deportation. Asylum denials hit 80% since January, prompting…
ICE arrests of Afghans rise after National Guard shooting, lawyers say
Following the Nov. 26 shooting, ICE arrests of Afghans increased as the administration paused some asylum filings and tightened vetting.…
Supreme Court Review Reveals Shaky Case Against Birthright Citizenship
The Court granted review of Executive Order 14160, challenging birthright citizenship by tying documentation to parents’ status for births after…
Arizona Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On Dec. 13, 2025, multiple states sued to halt a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B entry…
Fifteen Extortion Suspects Seek Refugee Status, CBSA Says
Fifteen people charged in B.C. extortion probes filed refugee claims, potentially pausing deportations; they’re among over 100 under immigration scrutiny.…
Winooski Superintendent Testifies in DC, Sues DHS Over Detainment
Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria sued DHS after a July 21, 2025, Houston airport detention. He alleges five-hour detention, pressure to…
Notaries on the Front Lines of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Increased immigration enforcement in 2025 has driven demand for fraudulent notary services across Southern California. Scammers exploit language gaps, charge…