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Trump’s Welcome Message Falls Short, Emphasizes Duties Over Celebration
The June 2025 Trump video shown at naturalization ceremonies reframes citizenship toward duties and cultural preservation, diverging from past welcoming…
People’s Patrol Stands Up to ICE in Chicago Suburbs
People’s Patrol volunteers in West Chicago and suburbs patrol nightly to warn communities about ICE activity, coordinate with factory safety…
EU Solidarity Pool at Risk: Who Accepts 30,000 Asylum Seekers?
EU law requires a minimum 30,000 annual relocations of asylum seekers, with options to pay or send operational support. Full…
Pittsburgh Residents Push for Sanctuary City Law, Hearing Sought
A petition with about 1,500 signatures urges Pittsburgh leaders to adopt a sanctuary city law and hold a public hearing…
Higher Ed Coalition Warns DHS Rule Could Erode U.S. Talent Pipeline
DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with fixed admission periods usually capped at four years. Extensions…
Federal Workforce Shakeup Threatens Immigration and Travel Services
Historic federal staff reductions — over 100,000 resignations in one day and ~275,000 expected by Sept 30, 2025 — strain…
Germany’s Opportunity Card Could Shift US Tech Dominance
Germany’s Opportunity Card (from June 1, 2024) lets skilled non-EU workers stay up to 12 months to find jobs without…
Australia’s Points System Outperforms the U.S. H-1B Lottery in 2025
Australia’s transparent points-based system (minimum 65 points) offers clearer routes to permanent residency. The U.S. H-1B lottery (85,000 visas, 20,000…