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No evidence Hogan urged tougher immigration laws after Bondi attack

The Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, described as terrorism, left at least 16 dead and many wounded. A father died at…

What Labour’s 2025 Migration Reforms Mean for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

Labour’s 2025 changes preserve asylum recognition for LGBTQ+ people but shift practical settlement routes toward work/study requirements. Most pathways extend…

Fired Immigration Judges Amid DOJ Overhaul as Asylum Denials Hit 80%

The DOJ’s 2025 actions removed some immigration judges and hired replacements emphasizing deportation. Asylum denials hit 80% since January, prompting…

Affordability crisis and immigration crackdown drive NYC school declines

Enrollment dropped by 22,000 to 884,400 students for 2025–26, reflecting affordability pressures and fewer migrant arrivals. Newcomer programs risk reduced…

Ilhan Omar Seeks Clarity on Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

Ilhan Omar pressed DHS over Operation Metro Surge, alleging it targets Somali immigrants with final deportation orders and involves aggressive…

National Memorial for Americans Killed by Illegal Immigrants Proposed

House Republicans proposed a national memorial mid-2025 to honor Americans killed by illegal immigrants. The idea lacks legislative detail, funding,…

Afghan Immigrants and Advocates Push Back Against 2025 Trump Crackdown

A June 2025 proclamation largely suspends Afghan entries, citing vetting and overstay concerns. Exceptions for SIVs exist on paper, but…

Activists Stage Noise Protests at Hotels to Oust ICE from Minnesota

In the Twin Cities, activists staged noise demonstrations outside a hotel they said sheltered ICE personnel during enforcement. Public accounts…