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Hayward Sanctuary Policy: City Employees Do Not Enforce Immigration

Hayward reaffirms sanctuary-city policies: employees won’t assist federal immigration enforcement, won’t collect status information, and police follow Policy 415. Aligned…

Sarasota Sheriff Profits from ICE Crackdown Amid New Grants

Sarasota’s Sheriff’s Office secured over $280,000 in 2025 from state and ICE grants to expand detention, transport, and bonuses as…

What a Bay Area immigration enforcement surge could look like

Border Patrol and ICE have staged at Coast Guard Island to prepare for a possible Bay Area enforcement surge targeting…

Chicago Businesses Barring ICE: Aiming to Keep Everyone Safe

As of late October 2025, Chicago and nearby jurisdictions adopted bans preventing ICE from using public properties for civil enforcement,…

Will Foreign MBAs Win or Lose Under 2025 H-1B Reforms?

DHS proposes a weighted H-1B lottery favoring higher-wage roles, likely starting in FY2027, while a $100,000 fee for most applicants…

Ahead of NYC Mayoral Race, Noncitizen Voting Policy Falls Short

The state’s top court ruled in March 2025 that New York’s constitution limits voting to citizens, voiding a city law…

Bay Area Remains on Edge as Trump Cancels Immigration Crackdown

A planned October 24, 2025 Bay Area immigration surge was canceled after talks between President Trump and local leaders; over…

Fact check: Democrats have not publicly demanded DoE stop ICE raids

Following the rescission of "sensitive locations" guidance in January 2025, ICE can operate more freely near schools. No unified Democratic…