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Christians Increasingly Fill Back Benches in Immigration Courts
The U.S. Immigration Court backlog reached 3.7 million cases by 2025, impacting asylum seekers including persecuted Christians. Affirmative asylum applies…
Trump’s Africa Summit: Is America Outsourcing Its Immigration Challenges?
In July 2025, the Trump administration pressed five African countries to accept third-country asylum seekers, shifting U.S. immigration policy. Pending…
Inside the Burlington ICE Office Used to Detain Immigrants
Massachusetts ICE’s Burlington office allegedly detains immigrants for days, violating policies. Lawmakers and local officials demand accountability amid poor conditions…
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…