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ICE Detains Chicago Alderman in ER, Sparking Sanctuary Debates
A viral October 3, 2025 video shows ICE handcuffing Chicago alderman Jessie Fuentes in an ER after she requested a…
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in San Francisco
A coalition sued October 3, 2025, to block a one-time $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025, arguing the president…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage, causing visa…
US 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs: Implications and Carve-Outs
Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will levy a 100% tariff on imported branded/patented drugs, with an exemption for firms…
Trump Warns of Likely Shutdown, Immigration and Travel at Risk
The Oct 1, 2025 funding lapse triggered a shutdown affecting immigration: USCIS continues fee-funded filings, but DOL certifications, consular services,…
USCIS Recruiting Immigration Officers to Strengthen System Integrity
USCIS will hire Immigration Services Officers from Sept 29–Oct 8, 2025 to increase in-person interviews, document checks, and background screenings…
Project Firewall: How Trump’s Enforcement Push Reshapes H-1B Outcomes
Project Firewall (Sept 19, 2025) intensifies DOL H-1B enforcement for 12 months with surprise audits, Secretary-certified probes, interagency coordination, and…
Is the H-1B Era Ending? The $100K Fee and Transfers Clarification
A Sept 19, 2025 presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions effective Sept 21; White House says…