Immigration
Policy changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments shaping U.S. immigration in 2026. From executive orders and congressional bills to USCIS processing updates — analysis that cuts through the noise.
DeKalb Residents Unite in Support of Immigrants Amid Rising Deportations
DeKalb’s deportations grew sharply after 287(g) expansion and HB 1105 law. Immigrant families face fear, but community legal education and guardianship forms support them. Local government opposes aggressive enforcement, while…
US Immigration Backlog Reaches New High with Green Card Delays Soaring
The U.S. immigration backlog reached record highs with millions stalled over decades due to visa limits, staffing shortages,…
Changes at Baltimore Immigration Court Raise Fears for Immigrant Children
Baltimore Immigration Court's 2025 backlog and new policies threaten immigrant children’s legal protections. Policy Memorandum 25-28 speeds up…
Influencers Warned to Avoid Hot Topics Amid US Immigration Crackdown
Since July 2025, U.S. immigration enforcement targets immigrant influencers, increasing risks of detention due to political posts. Lawyers…
Geopolitical Crossroads: Immigration Policies Disrupt U.S. Higher Education Revenues
U.S. visa policy changes in 2025 led to steep international enrollment declines and financial losses in higher education.…
Canada Immigration Processing Times Update by IRCC – July 2025
Canada’s IRCC set new immigration processing times and decreased permanent resident targets for 2025–2027. Temporary resident caps introduce…
Campsfield House Immigration Centre Reopens Under Same Management
Campsfield House IRC reopened July 2025 with 400-bed capacity under Mitie’s management, becoming the UK’s first green detention…
Big Beautiful Bill Significantly Increases Immigration Enforcement Budget
Passed July 2025, the Big Beautiful Bill boosts immigration enforcement funding to $170 billion, tripling ICE’s budget and…
Mario Guevara: Salvadoran Reporter Detained and Released by ICE
Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara was detained by ICE after livestreaming a protest in DeKalb County. Released on bond…
The Repressive Tool Driving Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown
President Trump’s Executive Order 14159 enforces strict immigrant registration, expands expedited removal countrywide, removes protections in sensitive zones,…