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No Evidence U.S. Immigration Uses Passenger Data for Deportations
Available evidence through December 2025 finds no confirmed use of commercial PNR by ICE to drive deportations. Flight monitoring shows widespread enforcement flights—1,247 in September 2025—while APIS remains a border-screening…
Paula Xinis blocks ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego after release
A Maryland federal judge ordered Kilmar Ábrego García’s immediate release and blocked ICE re-detention after finding unlawful detention…
Florida Immigration Policies Upend Lives, USF Study Finds
USF research shows Florida’s SB 1718 and SB 2-C caused employment disruptions, reduced healthcare access, housing crowding, and…
IndiGo Turmoil Exposes India’s Aviation Crisis Amid Hiring Shortfalls
New DGCA duty-time rules and staffing shortfalls caused IndiGo to cancel about 1,600 flights December 5, 2025. The…
Pollster Warns H-1B Could Be Brought to Its Knees by Backlogs
A new $100,000 fee applies to many first-time H-1B filings filed on or after Sept. 21, 2025. DOL…
Canada invites 1,000 healthcare workers for PR via Express Entry
On Dec. 11, 2025 IRCC issued 1,000 healthcare-category ITAs with a 476 CRS cut‑off and a Nov. 26…
New York Asylum Rates Fall After Trump-Fired Judges
New York’s asylum approvals have declined significantly after recent removals of immigration judges, dropping local rates from 83.5%…
IndiGo engages Captain John Illson for root-cause analysis
After 3,000-plus cancellations Dec. 3–5 tied to staff shortages and new FDTL rules, IndiGo hired Captain John Illson…
Singapore to Impose No-Boarding Directive for Airlines at Changi
From January 30, 2026, Singapore will send No-Boarding Directive notices to airlines via API, requiring pre-departure denial of…
Passenger Arrested After Mid-Flight Door Attempt on Boston-Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific flight CX811 experienced a suspected cabin-door opening attempt during a Boston–Hong Kong flight. Crew intervened and…