Thousands of Michigan Immigrants Face Losing Work Permits and Deportation Protections
FWD.us projects that tens of thousands of Michigan immigrants could lose temporary protections by 2026 and 2028. The estimates are not certain counts, and...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat actions were taken by federal agencies in January 2026 that affected immigration processes?
On January 14, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries effective January 21, 2026. On January 15, 2026, USCIS announced Operation PARRIS to re-examine refugee cases for fraud/security.
Read: Family Self-Departs U.S. After 11-Year Green Card Backlog ReckoningWhat legal challenges are facing the Trump administration's deportation policies in 2025?
Legal challenges target expedited removals, ICE raids in protected locations, and ending DACA and TPS programs.
Read: America in 2025: The Rise of the Deportation NationWhat is the main legal issue facing DACA and Dreamers in 2025?
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that DACA might be unlawful but upheld protections for current recipients outside Texas until 2026.
Read: Report: Half a Million Dreamers Face Risk of DeportationWhat changes were made to federal immigration policy in 2025?
Federal immigration policy tightened in 2025, reducing humanitarian admissions and increasing border enforcement.
Read: 2025 Immigration Policies Reshape Aid and Enforcement LandscapeWhat enforcement approach did DHS and USCIS implement as of January 2026?
DHS and USCIS implemented a zero-release and mandatory detention approach as of January 3, 2026, pushing longer immigration detention and fewer releases while deportation cases move through the system.
Read: How Long Can Immigration Detention Last Before Deportation Under Current Law
American Eagle Flight 5089 Runway Evacuation at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
American Eagle Flight 5089 returned to St. Louis after a reported odor led the crew to request emergency…
Sam Liccardo Files Discharge Petition for Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026
The Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 would restore temporary protection for more than 8,000 Afghans affected by the…
Prop. 3 Could Make California’s Top Marginal Income Tax Rates Permanent via Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 3 would make California’s 10.3% to 12.3% income tax rates on top earners permanent. Voters will decide…
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A Seaford mother whose humanitarian parole ended fears deportation could leave her 6-year-old son without a caregiver. ICE…
ICE Deportation Flights Leave Dallas Love Field for Fort Worth Alliance Airport
ICE stopped charter deportation flights at Dallas Love Field on October 1, 2026, and said operations moved to…
Lawsuit Challenges Fast-Track Deportations of Immigrant Children in the Door V. Edlow
Six legal-aid organizations are challenging federal practices affecting unaccompanied immigrant children. Their Maryland lawsuit alleges USCIS asylum...
Andrea Salinas, Ron Wyden Lead Lawmakers in Letter on Unaccompanied Children Deportations
Andrea Salinas, Ron Wyden and 51 lawmakers called on the administration to halt an accelerated deportation process for…
FAA Investigates American Airlines Flight Close Call Near DC Potomac Consolidated TRACON
The FAA is investigating a possible close call involving an American Airlines Airbus A321 and a military aircraft…
Southeast Asian Deportations to Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Surge Nine-Fold as Decades-Old Removal Orders Target Elders
U.S. deportations to Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia have surged nearly nine-fold, putting older refugees and people with decades-old…