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Texas Immigrant Detention Centers: Rising Solitary Confinement Rates
From April 2024–May 2025 over 10,500 people in U.S. immigration custody were placed in solitary. Texas facilities led usage: Montgomery Processing Center recorded 1,075 placements, with long average stays and…
Immigration Dominates Dutch Election Campaign, Shaping Policy Debates
Geert Wilders and the PVV have made immigration the focus of the October 29, 2025 Dutch election, polling…
Defence minister admits army barracks housing may cost more than hotels
The government will house about 900 male asylum seekers in two military sites by late November 2025, adding…
Trump Expands 287(g) Local Policing for Deportation Dragnet
In eight months the administration expanded 287(g) by 600% to over 1,000 local partners and redeployed 28,000 federal…
British Journalist Detained at U.S. Airport After Criticizing Israel
Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE on October 26, 2025 after his visa was revoked. DHS cites security…
Hyundai CEO urges visa reform after ICE raid at Georgia battery plant
An ICE raid on September 4, 2025, detained about 475 workers at Hyundai-LG’s Newnan plant, exposing misuse of…
Immigrants in Maine: A Diverse, Vital Engine for Economic Growth
Maine’s immigrant population is about 56,000 (4%), concentrated in Cumberland and nearby counties. Immigrants bolster health, tech, and…
Cities pause leaf-blower bans to protect immigrant workers
Evanston paused leaf blower enforcement through December 31, 2025; Oak Park now cites property owners and stopped photographing…
Trump Immigration Squad Uses Tear Gas in Chicago Protests
Federal agents used tear gas during October 2025 immigration arrests in Chicago under Operation Midway Blitz, prompting civil…
NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules
Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus…