ICE Arrests Surge to Record Highs in June 2026, New Detention Data Reveals
ICE reported 43,138 arrests in June 2026, the highest under the current administration, with daily arrest rates doubling…
OPT Filing Exemption for Duration of Status Students Under New Fixed Period Rule
DHS ends 'Duration of Status' for F-1 students on September 15, 2026, implementing fixed 4-year caps and a…
U.S. Immigration Judge Grants Ken Ofori-Atta Permanent Residency Over Unpersuasive Corruption Evidence
A U.S. judge granted Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residence in 2026, finding Ghana's corruption allegations unpersuasive, though Ghana's prosecutor…
DHS Announces USCIS Will Resume Immigration Benefits for 39 Countries, Including Cubans and Venezuelans
USCIS resumes processing green cards and work permits for 39 countries, including Cuba and Venezuela, after a federal…
NYC Deportation Orders Surge as Trump Mega Master Hearings Speed Expedited Removal
New York courts use 'mega master hearings' for rapid deportations, as a 2026 court ruling expands expedited removal…
IRS Fast Track Settlement Program Offers Automatic Penalty Exemption for Good Moral Character
IRS launches automatic penalty relief in 2026 as USCIS tightens public charge rules, making tax compliance a key…
Retailers Rush Imports to Avoid Trump Tariffs: 25% on Brazil, 10% Global Section 122
U.S. retailers rush imports ahead of July 2026 tariff deadlines, driving port volumes to a record 2.47 million…
Rep. Suzan Delbene Leads Push to Restore $83 Billion in IRS Funding from Inflation Reduction Act
House Democrats push to restore $83B in IRS funding after 2026 budget cuts, aiming to strengthen enforcement against…
Piddington, Oxfordshire, Votes on Independence Referendum Over Asylum Seeker Plan
Piddington residents vote for 'independence' to protest a 1,250-person asylum center at Bicester Garrison, seeking symbolic support from…
Colorado Graduated Income Tax Backers Rally Canvassers Before August 2026 Petition Deadline
Colorado's Initiative 195 signature drive seeks to replace the flat tax with a graduated system by 2026, targeting…
Australia’s $9M Per Asylum Seeker on Nauru Fails to Cover Food in Offshore-Processing Budget
Australia spends $9.6 million per person on Nauru offshore processing while asylum seekers receive just $260 a fortnight,…
Chidimma Adetshina Challenges Deportation in Cape Town Regional Court Over Home Affairs Order
Former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina challenges a deportation order in court, seeking citizenship based on her…
Alim Garipov’s ICE Detention at William P. Hobby Airport Sparks Community Outcry
ICE detained 18-year-old Houston student Alim Garipov at Hobby Airport on July 17, 2026, sparking mass protests and…
Deported Brazilian Man Admits Illegally Reentering US After CT Domestic Violence Arrests
Brazilian national Fernando Goncalves Dos Santos pleaded guilty to illegal reentry in Connecticut after prior deportation and faces…