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Cruz Pushes to Raise Airline Pilot Retirement Age to 67
Sen. Ted Cruz seeks U.S. backing to raise pilot retirement from 65 to 67 at ICAO. IATA and several countries support it; FAA and ALPA demand more medical evidence. A…
Trump Gold Card Visa Price Remains at $1 Million, Officials Say
The Trump Gold Card Visa, created by a Sept 19, 2025 executive order, offers green cards for a…
Seattle Mayor Proposes $4 Million Boost to Immigration Office for 2026
Mayor Harrell proposed a $4 million, 60% funding increase for Seattle’s OIRA in 2026 to expand legal aid,…
How ICE Raids Heighten Risk of Assault Against Immigrant Women
After a major 2025 enforcement budget increase to $170 billion, reports rose of civilians impersonating ICE agents to…
Ohio Lake County Signs ICE Agreements; Illinois Denies Ties
On September 17, 2025, Lake County, Ohio approved the Task Force Model and WSO Program with ICE, enabling…
ICE Expanding in Grand Rapids Amid Nationwide Immigration Surge
A $28.7 billion FY2025 boost enables ICE to expand into interior cities like Grand Rapids with targets of…
AI Justice Voices Serious Concern Over BIA Bond Authority Curtailment
The BIA’s Sept. 5, 2025 Matter of Yajure Hurtado finds entrants without inspection are applicants for admission under…
Conestoga College: 97% Permit Drop Highlights Immigration Shift Risks
Conestoga’s 97% drop in study permit approvals followed federal caps and the end of SDS, as national college…
New HUD Initiative Demands Verified Citizenship for Section 8 Housing
HUD requires PHAs to verify citizenship or eligible immigration status for every Section 8 tenant by September 2025,…
Nvidia and OpenAI CEOs react to H-1B fee increase under Trump
An executive order effective Sept 21, 2025 raises H-1B fees to $100,000–$152,000 per petition, requires upfront employer payment…