Immigration
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Indiana Joins Trump in Hardline Deportation Push
Indiana has become a primary partner in federal deportation efforts, doubling its immigration arrest rate. New state measures mandate 48-hour detainers and penalize local governments that do not cooperate. Noncitizens,…
Lawmakers Target Immigration Detention with Bold Maryland Bills
Maryland's legislature is advancing emergency bills to end local law enforcement's role in federal immigration enforcement. These measures…
Santa Rosa Weighs Limits on City Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities
Santa Rosa is debating 'ICE-Free Zones' to restrict federal agents from using city facilities for staging operations. While…
U.S. Spent $40 Million on Deportations, Democratic Report Finds
A Democratic Senate report criticizes the U.S. strategy of third-country deportations, citing high costs and poor oversight. DHS…
US Congress Deadlock Over Immigration Risks Partial Shutdown
A funding stalemate in Congress puts the Department of Homeland Security at risk of a partial shutdown. The…
Zahilay Signs Bold Executive Order for Immigrant Protections
King County Executive Order 2026-1 enhances immigrant protections through a $2 million fund and restricts enforcement in county…
Sweden Democrats Clash with Ruling Coalition Over Permanent Residency
Sweden’s government has frozen plans to retroactively cancel permanent residency permits following legal concerns and EU warnings. The…
Body Cameras for Department of Homeland Security Get Trump Administration Boost
Processing for USCIS benefits currently spans 3 to 14 months. DHS is also expanding body-worn camera deployment for…
Alabama House Bill 348 Would Deny Bail Based on Immigration Status
HB 348 is a proposed Alabama bill that integrates immigration status into the bail process for violent crimes.…
Operation Metro Surge Ends as ICE Winds Down Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
Operation Metro Surge, a massive federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota, has officially ended. Following 4,000 arrests and significant…