Immigration
Policy changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments shaping U.S. immigration in 2026. From executive orders and congressional bills to USCIS processing updates — analysis that cuts through the noise.
Losing Your Green Card Abroad: How Absence Affects LPR Status
Long absences abroad risk a finding of abandonment of permanent residency. Over 180 days triggers scrutiny; beyond one year usually requires a Reentry Permit. Maintain U.S. ties, file necessary forms,…
Germany’s Uyghur deportation bungled: China detour to Turkey
A November 2025 deportation error sent Uyghur Rizwangul Bekri to Beijing instead of Turkey. Authorities admitted the mistake;…
Thailand Detains Migrants Fleeing Myanmar Scam Hubs as Returns Proceed
Following the KK Park raid, more than 1,500 people fled to Thailand; about 1,598 were detained for illegal…
Russians Rail Against EU Visa Tightening as Multi-Entry Rules End
The EU announced on November 7, 2025 it will stop issuing multi-entry visas to Russian nationals, mandating fresh…
Border Patrol to depart Chicago as ICE remains active, sources say
Border Patrol agents will leave Chicago soon after a two-month Operation Midway Blitz that produced over 3,000 arrests.…
Archbishop Elpidophoros Officially Becomes a Naturalized U.S. Citizen
On November 10, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros became a U.S. citizen after taking the Oath of Allegiance and receiving…
Nashville Judge Sets New Hearing on Withholding Immigration Records
TIRRC sued in August 2025 over withheld records from a May THP/ICE sweep that led to about 200…
Capitola Chief: ICE ALPR Access Was a Mistake, Violating Policy
Capitola acknowledged ICE and other agencies ran over three million ALPR searches from 2024 into early 2025, violating…
Missouri Refugees Face SNAP Loss Under 2025 Federal Policy Changes
After the One Big Beautiful Bill took effect in July 2025, Missouri will stop issuing SNAP to most…
US Catholic Bishops Elect Leader as Trump Immigration Tactics Emerge
At the USCCB Fall Plenary, bishops will elect leadership on November 11, 2025, as enforcement changes increase deportations…