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Nashville’s Belonging Fund Expands to Cover Immigrants’ Legal Fees
In August 2025 the Belonging Fund began paying legal fees for immigrants in deportation proceedings and urgent cases. Launched May…
Kansas Immigration Coalition Offers Free Legal Help for Families
By August 15, 2025, the Kansas Immigration Coalition scaled free clinics, workshops, and referrals amid tougher 2025 state rules and…
Vermont Fund Raises $250K to Expand Immigrant Legal Defense
The Vermont fund, announced May 8, 2025, aims for $1 million after topping $250,000 to support VAAP and partners. United…
Comprehensive List of Income Exclusions and Tax-Free Items Explained
Immigrants filing U.S. taxes can reduce taxable income using exclusions: tax-exempt municipal bond interest, up to $250,000/$500,000 home sale gain…
Hearing Delayed for Undocumented Immigrant at Trump–Governor Crossfire
The August 14, 2025 postponed hearing illustrates conflicts over enforcement as Trump’s 2025 executive orders push mass removals and state…
D.C. Police Chief Agrees to Expand Cooperation With Federal Immigration Agents
MPD Chief Pamela Smith’s August 14, 2025 order authorizes non‑custodial information sharing and transportation for federal immigration teams while maintaining…
Mayor Karen Bass, LA Leaders Renew Call to End ‘Reckless’ Immigration Raids
Mayor Karen Bass on August 14, 2025 called to stop intensified federal immigration raids after ICE detained over 100 people…
No New Signature Scrutiny in 2025 U.S. Visa Policy, Official Guidance
Rumors about a new signature-only U.S. visa hurdle are unfounded. By August 14, 2025, State and USCIS made no announcements…