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Native American Woman Nearly Deported by Polk Jail Detainer Error
A shared-last-name clerical error at Polk County Jail placed an ICE detainer on 24-year-old Leticia Jacobo. Her family provided a birth certificate in November, prompting officials to remove the detainer…
Trump Admin Adds 50,000 Federal Workers, Security and Immigration
Since January 2025 the administration hired 50,000 workers for security and immigration amid a broader hiring freeze; overall…
Catholic Charities Urges Sonoma County to Fund the Gift of Citizenship
In response to a May 2025 federal funding cut, Catholic Charities started Fund a Future Citizen to raise…
Croatia Implements A1.1 Croatian Language Test for Permit Extensions
By end of 2025 Croatia will require A1.1 Croatian language proof at first work-permit renewal after one year,…
358 Kyrgyzstanis with Foreign Citizenship Receive 2-Year Meken Cards
On November 14, 2025, Kyrgyz authorities issued 358 two-year Meken cards to diaspora members. The cards offer visa-free…
Why Australia Remains a Top Global Destination for Immigrants
A record 468,390 net permanent and long-term migrant arrivals to September 2025 reflected demand from skilled workers, students…
Undocumented Father in Metro-East Faces Swift Deportation, Community
The October 29 detention of Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval in Staunton highlighted fears after an executive order expanded expedited…
ACLU sues over appalling conditions at CA’s largest detention facility
In November 2025 the ACLU sued over alleged inhumane conditions at California City Detention Facility, reporting sewage, denied…
Tucson Police Chief Warns Deporting U-Visa Seekers Undermines Trust
Deportations of U-visa applicants in Tucson are eroding trust between immigrant communities and police, reducing crime reporting and…
We’re Better Together: Campaign to Support Immigrants and Refugees
Launched November 12, 2025, We’re Better Together—led by the CCR with CUPE support—uses new polling and storytelling to…