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DHS Official: Nativity Scene Portrays Enforcement That Never Happens

Todd Lyons asked a Dedham parish to take down a Nativity scene that suggests ICE detains children. Supporters call it…

Is Canada’s immigration out of control? Data shows slowdowns

In 2025 Canada deliberately reduced immigration growth: Q1 permanent admissions were 104,256 and the new plan cuts 2025 targets to…

Church Nativity Scenes Display Zip Ties and Gas Masks in Protest

A Lake Street Church Nativity modified with zip ties, gas masks and “ICE” figures has split opinion: supporters say it…

Florida Immigration Policies Upend Lives, USF Study Finds

USF research shows Florida’s SB 1718 and SB 2-C caused employment disruptions, reduced healthcare access, housing crowding, and social isolation.…

International Students and the Blur of Free Speech in United States

Lawfully present F-1 and J-1 students have First Amendment protections, but recent enforcement actions and Executive Order 14188 increased risks.…

Pollster Warns H-1B Could Be Brought to Its Knees by Backlogs

A new $100,000 fee applies to many first-time H-1B filings filed on or after Sept. 21, 2025. DOL wage backlogs…

Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants

Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and employers. Lawmakers…

Trump Rules Threaten Nobel Prizes Won by Immigrants

Analyses warn that proposed steep H-1B fees, expanded visa vetting, travel bans and funding cuts jeopardize the immigrant scientist pipeline.…