Trump Admin Expands Hiring of Deportation Judges, Salaries Up to $207K
In October 2020 the DOJ aggressively recruited new immigration judges—dubbed “deportation judges”—with salaries up to $207,500 and temporary…
Advocates Urge DHS to Release Afghan Former Soldier Dadfar Amid Midway Blitz
Bipartisan advocates are calling for the release of two Afghan asylum seekers, Mohammad Ali Dadfar and Ali Faqirzada,…
Charlotte Raids Reveal Hollow Core of Trump Immigration Crackdown
Federal agents conducted a seven-day sweep in Charlotte, detaining roughly 250 people. Officials cited criminal records; local leaders…
Influencer Slams MAGA Over H-1B Store Clerk Claim: H-1B Is Degreed
A MAGA rift erupted when Trump defended H-1B use for specialized manufacturing roles. Critics allege misuse for low-skilled…
Bill C-3 Passes Third Reading: Amends the Citizenship Act
Parliament enacted Bill C-3 to eliminate the 2009 first‑generation limit and restore citizenship for thousands. The law creates…
Toronto Protesters Rally Against Immigration Changes and Bill C-12
Hundreds protested Bill C-12 in Toronto in November 2025, citing limited bill details and potential restrictions on immigration.…
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Opens New Opportunities for Leaders
The Nov. 18, 2025 BC PNP draw invited 19 Base and under five Regional Pilot entrepreneurs, marking the…
Florida’s Steady International Student Enrollment: Trends and Impacts
Florida’s international student population grew to nearly 45,000 in 2023–2024, up 5%, contributing about $1.5 billion annually. UF…
Judge Slams Trump Admin Over Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation
Judge Xinis halted Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation to Liberia, citing weak ICE testimony and uncertain removal paperwork. Costa…
Houston Council Weighs Expanding HPD Discretion on ICE Intervention
Letitia Plummer’s draft would let HPD officers sometimes ignore ICE warrants, challenging current practice. The city’s legal review…
South Africa Unveils AI-Powered ETA to Boost Tourism and Security
The ETA pilot replaces paper visas with an online system using AI and facial biometrics. Testing began with…
Berkeley’s International Enrollment Intent Rises Amid National Decline
UC Berkeley admitted 1,469 international first-year students for Fall 2025, a 94.8% increase over 2024, with applications rising…
Charlotte’s Web operation: DHS reports 370 arrests; mixed response
A five-day federal sweep beginning Nov. 15 yielded over 370 arrests in Charlotte; DHS cites 44 with criminal…
Courts Left with Loose Ends as ICE Detains Criminal Defendants
From January to July 2025, ICE made over 130 arrests in Wisconsin county jails; about 40% involved defendants…