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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…
What Mass Deportation Could Do to a Community in 2025 and Beyond
A July 1, 2025 bill allocates $170 billion to expand U.S. immigration enforcement, enabling 116,000 detention beds and faster deportations.…
Canada Immigration Delays: Applicants Hit by Years-Long Waiting Times for Decisions
As of August 29, 2025, Express Entry stays near six months while base PNPs and some work permits face major…
Australia braces for anti-immigration rallies as August protests draw warnings
Police and community groups are preparing for August 31, 2025 “March for Australia” protests, urging safety as international students and…