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Ahead of NYC Mayoral Race, Noncitizen Voting Policy Falls Short
The state’s top court ruled in March 2025 that New York’s constitution limits voting to citizens, voiding a city law that would have enfranchised about 800,000 noncitizen residents. No legal…
Umesh Patel Sentenced to Nine Month Detention for Immigration Fraud
Umesh Patel admitted to a lengthy immigration fraud, creating fake jobs and payroll to back visas and charging…
Bay Area Remains on Edge as Trump Cancels Immigration Crackdown
A planned October 24, 2025 Bay Area immigration surge was canceled after talks between President Trump and local…
Fact check: Democrats have not publicly demanded DoE stop ICE raids
Following the rescission of "sensitive locations" guidance in January 2025, ICE can operate more freely near schools. No…
Trump H-1B Curbs May Push Tech Talent Toward China, Lawmakers Warn
As of Sept 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions face a $100,000 fee and entry restrictions, prompting legal challenges…
Fear of ICE Raids Drains Sales for Oakland’s Fruitvale Businesses
Reports of ICE raids since June 2025 have prompted Fruitvale residents to stay home, cutting customer traffic and…
South Florida Faith Leaders Urge Compassionate Immigration Reform
In 2025 South Florida clergy demand compassionate immigration changes after sensitive-location protections were rescinded and TPS terminations in…
Courts Set to Hear More Arguments on National Guard Deployments
The Supreme Court is reviewing a block on National Guard deployments to Illinois after the administration planned to…
White House Intensifies H-1B Reforms in 2025 to Fight Fraud
The administration imposed a temporary $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, citing fraud and…
U.S. H-1B Fee Exemption for In-Country Students Boosts Campus Hiring
Officials clarified the $100,000 H‑1B fee excludes change‑of‑status filings for people already in the U.S., effective Sept 21,…