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Harris Says Asylum Seekers Should Pay Rent, Critics Call It Unfair

Starting late 2025, asylum seekers in government housing may pay rent under Harris’s proposal. The plan intends cost reduction and…

Immigration Arrest Raises Tough Questions for Austin Military Family

In July 2025, the OBBBA increased immigration enforcement funding, enabling indefinite family detention. ICE now considers military service per Directive…

No Verified Case of Crozet DUI Deportation, But Virginia ICE Actions Continue

Virginia’s rising immigrant detentions following DUI arrests expose challenges of enforcement and fairness. A Crozet man jailed since March demands…

Advocates Warn US Agents Use Wellness Checks on Children to Facilitate Arrests

DHS’s 2025 wellness check initiative targets unaccompanied immigrant children placed with sponsors, aiming to protect them but causing fears of…

US Farm Workers Describe ICE Raids as Being ‘Hunted Like Animals’

ICE raids in 2025 sharply reduced farm labor, causing economic loss and higher food prices. A temporary raid pause exists,…

No Confirmed Case of Deportation After Reporting Assault in Michigan

Michigan immigrants endure stricter deportation laws under Project 2025, with faster removals and fewer victim protections. Families must choose between…

Migrants Build New Lives in Mexico as U.S. Asylum Doors Close

U.S. asylum restrictions since 2025 block most seekers at the border, while Mexican asylum remains accessible. Migrants face risks waiting…

Deep Roots Explain Why Undocumented Immigrants Resist Self-Deportation

New US 2025 policies end immigrant protections, increase deportations, and introduce self-deportation incentives. Despite 1 million fewer undocumented immigrants, voluntary…