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Indian migration surge: Why millions are leaving Modi’s ‘New India’

In 2024 India recorded net migration of -630,830 and a diaspora of 18.5 million. Irregular US crossings dropped ~70% in…

How the Trump Administration Uses Immigration Policy to Project Executive Force

In 2025 the administration enacted OBBBA ($45 billion) and emergency measures to expand detention, enable indefinite family detention, and accelerate…

Trump deportation threats prompt Easton to shelve immigrant protection vote

Facing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s warnings and H.R.32’s potential funding bans, Easton delayed an August 2025 Welcoming City vote to…

Kristi Noem: How President Trump Promised — and Secured — the Border

CBP data through August 21, 2025 show record-low crossings: 24,628 encounters in July and a 116-apprehension single day. Officials cite…

ICE Deportation Flights Surge and the Debate Over a Dedicated ICE Airline

Avelo began scheduled deportation flights from Mesa on May 12, 2025, under a DHS contract using three aircraft. Reported costs…

New Study Finds No State Adequately Supports Immigrant Students Nationwide

A August 21, 2025 Century Foundation report shows zero states meet top standards for newcomer supports. Broad EL funding formulas…

Why UK media obsess over asylum seeker hotel numbers in 2025

As of 30 June 2025, 32,059 people stayed in hotels and 111,084 asylum claims were recorded year-on-year. The Home Office…

National Guard Conference in Milwaukee Not Linked to Immigration Enforcement

From August 22–25, 2025, Milwaukee hosts the National Guard Association’s 147th General Conference with over 4,000 attendees. Organizers and Forward…