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US Passport Power Falls to Historic Low in 2025 Ranking
The US passport fell to 12th in October 2025 with visa-free access to 180 destinations, down from 188. Brazil’s April…
US Revokes Visas of Over 50 Mexican Officials, Escalating Tensions
The U.S. revoked visas for more than 50 Mexican officials using INA §212’s “reason to believe” standard, targeting alleged cartel…
New Zealand AEWV Delays: Manual Job Checks During Ownership Changes
A system bug at Immigration New Zealand prevents automatic AEWV job token updates after business ownership or structure changes. Affected…
ICE’s full-body restraints in deportations spark concerns of inhumane treatment
ICE’s use of The WRAP during deportations has drawn criticism for prolonged application, steep seating angles, and stacked restraints, posing…
Virginia ICE Jails Lead the U.S. in Solitary Confinement
Virginia reported 874 solitary placements from April 2024–August 2025, with stays averaging 34 days (2018–2023). Researchers warn prolonged isolation harms…
Lawsuit Challenges Ghana-US Deportation Deal in Supreme Court
On October 13, 2025 Democracy Hub sued to void the Ghana–US deportation deal, arguing the executive lacked Parliamentary approval and…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks rare bipartisan push for reform
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed abroad begins September 21, 2025, exempting existing filings. The policy, paired with…
OPT Program Faces Termination Risk Amid 2025 Legislative Push
OPT remains in effect as of October 14, 2025, but faces possible termination under a new bill that would require…