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H-1B Workers: Economic Keystone, Not Job Stealers or Burden

With about 442,000 H-1B workers in 2025, the program supports innovation and local spending but faces criticism for wage suppression…

China expert warns CCP influence in U.S. universities amid tightened student visa push

The House passed H.R. 881 to restrict DHS funds for schools linked to Confucius Institutes; the State Department resumed F…

Tom Homan Threatens Chicago Mayor Over Immigration Crackdown: ‘Get Out of the Way’

Federal plans to intensify immigration enforcement in Chicago include a request to use Naval Station Great Lakes and possible National…

Immigration Enforcement Reshapes U.S. Construction Industry in 2025

Following a January 2025 executive order, ICE and CBP intensified worksite enforcement, affecting 28% of construction firms and worsening labor…

Conservatives Criticize Labour Over Policy Putting Illegal Migrants Before Local Communities

The immigration and borders Bill has triggered a partisan clash: Conservatives demand a cap, ‘earned’ citizenship and tougher removals, while…

Undocumented Immigrant Population in Washington Grows to 325,000, Pew Says

Washington’s undocumented population is estimated at 325,000 (mid-2024). They paid about $997 million in 2022 taxes. KWW limits local immigration…

Robots and Migrants: No Evidence Immigration Harms Local Incomes or Innovation

Studies in 2024–2025 find immigration fuels growth and innovation; CBO forecasts $8.9 trillion GDP gain (2024–2034). A recent 82% drop…

UNF Police Officers Begin Online ICE Training Under 287(g) Program

Two UNF officers began ICE 287(g) online training after a July 7, 2025 MOA; as of August 29, 2025, neither…