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California legislators debate immigration impacts on Orange County communities

Since June 2025, more than 330 arrests by ICE, CBP, and the FBI in Southern California spurred lawsuits. A July…

New data reveals dramatic surge in Southern California immigration arrests

Los Angeles experienced 4,163 immigration arrests from June 6–August 7, 2025, peaking in June with nearly 1,900 arrests. A July…

ICE Arrests Fall 25% in July but Stay High Across Washington State

Washington recorded 218 ICE arrests in July 2025, down 25% from June but historically high. Data show 38% had criminal…

Employers Must Speak Out Against Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown

Employers face heightened 2025 immigration enforcement as USCIS expands NTAs, increasing deportation risk after denials. Key changes include Executive Order…

How Immigration Crackdowns Are Reshaping IT Talent Recruitment and Retention

Effective January 17, 2025, DHS’s H-1B Modernization Final Rule updates specialty occupation definitions, requires Form I-129 edition 01/17/25, extends F-1…

Phoenix’s New Police Chief Says PPD Won’t Aid Federal Immigration Enforcement

Matt Giordano announced on Aug. 13, 2025, that Phoenix Police will not assist ICE or ask immigration status, prioritizing city…

Trump Faces Backlash Over Deportation Deals With African Nations

A June 2025 Supreme Court ruling enabled rapid third‑country deportations; a June 9 travel ban currently blocks 19 countries and…

How 2025 Immigration Crackdowns Threaten U.S. Horse Racing Labor

June 2025 ICE actions at Delta Downs arrested over 80 workers amid H-2B caps reached by March, creating nationwide staffing…