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Mahmoud Khalil Released from Federal Immigration Detention After Three Months
Mahmoud Khalil, detained since March 2025 for activism under a rarely used immigration law, was released by a federal judge on June 20, 2025. His case highlights legal and civil…
Meaning of ‘Bear Arms on Behalf of the United States’ in Oath of Allegiance
New U.S. citizens pledge in the Oath of Allegiance to bear arms if law demands, with exemptions for…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Withholding State Funds Over Immigration
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s attempt to link transportation funding to immigration enforcement cooperation. The ruling…
Is the I-485 Filing Fee Different for a 13-Year-Old Versus a 15-Year-Old?
USCIS fees for Form I-485 differ by age and filing status. Children under 14 filing with a parent…
What Reading and Writing Vocabulary Is Included in 2025 Citizenship Test?
The 2025 English citizenship test requires applicants to read and write simple sentences from a USCIS vocabulary list…
Alabama Implements SAVE Program to Verify Registered Voter Citizenship
Alabama uses the SAVE program, authorized June 18, 2025, to verify voter citizenship electronically with due process. Automated…
Canada’s Immigration Curb Halts Population Growth Rate to Zero
Canada’s new immigration plan cuts permanent and temporary resident admissions, including a 10% reduction in international students for…
Kenner Hispanic Heritage Festival Cancelled Over ICE Enforcement Fears
Kenner canceled its Hispanic Heritage Festival in 2025 amid fears from frequent ICE raids targeting immigrants. This caused…
Phoenix Council Rejects Proposals to Limit Immigration Enforcement
Phoenix City Council voted 8 to 1 against a petition limiting police collaboration with ICE, constrained by Arizona…
Texas Cuts Border Wall Funding, Prioritizes Deportations Amid Trump Crackdown
Texas redirects $3.4 billion from border wall construction to enforcement and deportations as part of federal immigration priorities.…