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Immigration Advocates Denounce U.S. UPR Boycott Amid Rights Concerns
The U.S. will not attend the November 2025 UPR, prompting NGOs and 23 immigrant-rights groups to document mass detention and…
Deportations Surge vs. Hiring Slows in a Curious Labor Market Balance
In 2025 expanded immigration enforcement and policy changes have led to nearly 200,000 removals and about 1.2 million immigrants leaving…
Newsom decries pot-farm raids as cartels, foreign actors menace California grows
July 10 federal raids at Glass House Farms detained over 360 people and ignited state-federal tension; Newsom urged targeting cartels,…
Are Masked ICE Agents Un-American? Debating Identity and Accountability
ICE agents began routinely wearing masks during arrests in late 2024 and through 2025 without a published federal policy. Civil…
Trump Praises Delta as FAA-Mandated Gulf of America Terminology Spreads
Following a January 2025 executive order, Delta updated manuals to use “Gulf of America” under FAA direction, stressing compliance. International…
US Tourism Decline from Mexico, Argentina, India, Brazil, China Deepens Amid Tighter Immigration and
Starting Oct 1, 2025, a $250 visa integrity fee raises visitor visa costs to $442; added bonds and shorter visas…
Elon Musk’s ‘Good’ Reply Sparks Global Debate Over Japan Immigration Rally
Musk’s “Good” reply to an Osaka anti-immigration rally sharpened debate as Justice Minister Suzuki launched a full immigration review. Japan…
Trump-aligned Critique Grows as H-1B Rules Tighten, India Visa Frictions Rise
Effective September 2, 2025, most Dropbox interview waivers end, requiring in-person interviews for H-1B, student, and other nonimmigrant visas. The…