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Immigration Sweeps Worsen Digital Divide for Affected Families
Effective July 2025, enhanced immigration enforcement funding and Medicaid record access increase risks for undocumented and mixed-status families in Southern…
Is Trump’s Plan to Hire 10,000 New ICE Agents Feasible?
Starting July 2025, the Trump administration aims to hire 10,000 ICE agents with $28 billion annual funding and $10,000 bonuses.…
Who Holds the Harshest Immigration Views Among GOP Senate Candidates?
Republican-led proposals from July 2025 enforce mass deportations, restrict asylum and legal immigration, mandate E-Verify for employers, and boost border…
Utah County Approves Cooperation with Immigration Officials Despite Opposition
Utah County’s unanimous July 2025 approval of 287(g) agreements with ICE formalizes local immigration enforcement focusing on serious crimes. Public…
Homeland Security Defends Immigration Court Arrests Amid Lawsuit
ICE’s May 2025 policy arrests immigrants immediately post-court hearings, prompting a class-action lawsuit over constitutional violations. Courts have temporarily restricted…
ICE Expands Arrest Discretion Near Courthouses Amid Legal Concerns
ICE’s 2025 changes permit warrantless arrests at courthouses with required probable cause. A 2022 settlement limiting these arrests expires May…
US Intensifies Deportations to Africa Amid Resistance from Local Leaders
The Trump administration increased deportations from the U.S., including 188 Ghanaians in 2025. Ghana provides reintegration support but resists third-country…
June 2025 Omaha ICE Raid Highlights Identity Theft and Economic Fallout
The June 2025 Omaha raid detained 70+ workers, disrupted production, ended TPS for 70,000+, and slowed green card renewals over…