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Texas Immigrant Detention Centers: Rising Solitary Confinement Rates

From April 2024–May 2025 over 10,500 people in U.S. immigration custody were placed in solitary. Texas facilities led usage: Montgomery…

British Journalist Detained at U.S. Airport After Criticizing Israel

Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE on October 26, 2025 after his visa was revoked. DHS cites security concerns, while…

Cities pause leaf-blower bans to protect immigrant workers

Evanston paused leaf blower enforcement through December 31, 2025; Oak Park now cites property owners and stopped photographing workers; Montgomery…

NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules

Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus on rental…

ICE Tear Gas Disrupts Chicago Halloween Parade in Old Irving Park

Federal agents used tear gas on October 25, 2025, in Old Irving Park, halting a children’s Halloween parade and sparking…

Opinion: Georgia Immigrants Live in Fear After Hyundai Metaplant Raid

A September 4, 2025 ICE raid at Hyundai Metaplant detained about 475 workers, causing fear, lost income, and legal uncertainty.…

Pasadena Immigration Operation Reported; ICE Detentions Spark Concern

ICE carried out an early-morning operation in Pasadena on October 27, 2025, detaining at least six people near a busy…

Manhattan ICE Raid Sparks Citywide Solidarity and Defiance

Federal agents raided Canal Street on October 22, 2025, detaining several street vendors and prompting hundreds of Solidarity protesters to…