New data show Trump’s tariffs, mass deportations hurting Texas economy
As 30% tariffs on Mexico and the EU and 50% metals duties begin August 1, 2025, Texas confronts…
US Ends Afghan TPS and Suspends Refugee Resettlement in 2025 Crackdown
In 2025 the U.S. ended Afghan TPS effective July 14, suspended refugee resettlement via EO 14161, and enacted…
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Challenge to ICE Roving Patrol Ban
On August 7, 2025, the Justice Department sought emergency relief to overturn Judge Frimpong’s July 11 ban on…
Federal Court Pauses Deportation, Citing Irreparable Harm to Wife With ADHD
A Federal Court stayed Jagjit Singh’s deportation after concluding his removal would cause irreparable harm to his Canadian…
U.S. Citizenship Test in 2026: Civics Questions and English Rules
USCIS maintains the 2008 citizenship test format in 2026, keeping the 100-question bank while implementing stricter vetting and…
Evanston Parish Fears Deportation of Two Priests Serving Poor
Lake Street Church renewed sanctuary in early 2025 after two priests faced potential deportation amid stepped-up ICE operations.…
Arkansas Guard Deployed Under Federal Command for Immigration Support
DHS sought 20,000 Guard members in May 2025; on June 7, 2025, 2,000 were federalized for up to…
No Peoria Case Found; 2025 Trump Policies Expand Family Deportations
Following January 20, 2025 executive orders and the July 4 OBBBA, Peoria families confront faster deportation timelines, expanded…
Trump administration sets deadline for Boston to lift ICE cooperation barriers
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem set an August 15, 2025 deadline for Boston to end sanctuary restrictions, prompting increased…
Governor Hochul Pardons Laotian Immigrant, Halting His Deportation
Governor Kathy Hochul’s August 15, 2025 pardon stopped the deportation of Somchith Vatthanavong, erasing a state conviction barrier…
Immigrant Advocates Praise New Bedford School Committee’s Approved ‘Safe Zone’ Policy
New Bedford’s August 11, 2025 Safe Zone resolution (4-2) designates all public schools as protective areas, channels ICE…
USCIS Aids Federal Crackdown on Nebraska Hotel Human Trafficking Ring
A coordinated August 2025 operation in Omaha dismantled an alleged hotel labor trafficking ring, rescuing ten minors. USCIS…
Why Arrests Grounded to a Halt at Immigration Court This Week
A federal injunction on August 1 stopped routing parolees into expedited removal, causing ICE to scale back many…
University of Regina pushes to bring Afghan women at deportation risk to campus
Project Resilience at the University of Regina (launched August 15, 2025) proposes scholarships, housing, meals, and supports for…