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Texas Accounted for About 1 in 4 ICE Arrests During Trump’s Crackdown

Between Jan and July 29, 2025, ICE made 138,068 arrests nationwide; Texas accounted for 24% (~33,136). Community arrests surged 255%,…

USCIS Thanksgiving Week 2025: Closures, Delays, and Key Dates

USCIS closes on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27, 2025), with normal operations resuming Nov 28. Expect short mail and processing delays.…

Timing for Extending or Changing Visa Status at Thanksgiving 2025

USCIS closures around Thanksgiving (Nov. 27, 2025) will delay processing and mail; filings must be received before authorization ends. File…

TPS and U Visa Not Admissions for INA 245(a), USCIS Clarifies

USCIS confirmed TPS and U visas aren’t admissions for INA § 245(a). Authorized TPS travel with Form I-512T after July…

US Proposes Mandatory DNA and Biometrics for Immigration Applicants

On November 3, 2025 DHS proposed mandatory DNA and broader biometrics for all immigration applicants, including infants and sponsors, opening…

ICE Deports Chanthila Souvannarath Despite Federal TRO, Court Order

On October 25, 2025, ICE deported Chanthila Souvannarath despite a October 23 TRO barring removal. He had filed a habeas…

Washtenaw County Resists ICE, Citing Local Authority and Civil Rights

Sheriff Alyshia Dyer and campus safety leaders in Washtenaw County will not assist ICE; judges’ warrants are required for non-public…

Noem Announces 223 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Indiana, Midway Blitz

DHS reported 223 arrests in Northwest Indiana during a 287(g) sweep tied to Operation Midway Blitz; 146 were truck drivers…