Immigration
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Canadian citizenship fees increase for the first time in years
On March 31, 2025, Canada raised adult citizenship fees from $100 to $119.75, the first adjustment in 30 years, reflecting inflation via the Consumer Price Index. Critics highlight the potential…
Higher Justice Coalition calls for sanctuary campuses free of ICE
Post-2025, ICE’s newfound access to educational campuses, following the sensitive locations policy reversal, challenges universities to navigate federal…
HUD requires citizenship or residency for FHA loans
HUD will enforce stricter FHA loan eligibility as of May 25, 2025, limiting access to U.S. citizens and…
CIS Ombudsman Office Closure Raises Immigration Concerns
The closure of immigration oversight offices, such as the CIS Ombudsman and CRCL, along with a federal hiring…
Tom Homan’s deportation push backfires in his own neighborhood
The Trump administration’s immigration policies, led by Tom Homan, faced backlash for aggressive enforcement. High-profile operations, like the…
Supreme Court backs use of Alien Enemies Act in deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations…
US and Pakistan address tariffs, minerals, and immigration ties
The April 2025 U.S.-Pakistan discussions addressed significant issues: trade tariffs, mineral cooperation, and immigration challenges. A 29% tariff…
Tracing the Impact and Legacy of the Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, aimed at protecting U.S. farmers and businesses via increased tariffs on over…
Trump revisits birthright citizenship through old court case
In January 2025, Trump’s executive order challenged birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, citing the 1884 case…
Citizenship groups challenge Donald Trump cuts to birthright rights
In 2025, second-term policies by President Donald Trump have sparked major opposition. Legal battles challenge ending birthright citizenship…