Epping’s controversial asylum hotel reopens as four-star venue in 2026
Under a Refugee Council proposal, the Epping asylum hotel would close and reopen as a four‑star hotel in…
Japanese Americans Confront Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Haunted
Leaders link 2025 enforcement to WWII‑era abuses, citing revived laws—Alien Enemies Act and registration orders—that speed deportations, raids,…
DHS Secretary Urges Broad Travel Ban Expansion Beyond 19 Nations
Kristi Noem proposes expanding travel bans from Executive Order 14161 beyond the existing eight-country suspensions. Officials cite security…
Florida Suspends 25 Rules as Immigration State of Emergency Expands
Governor DeSantis has suspended 25 rules under an immigration state of emergency to speed enforcement, affecting coordination with…
Communities mobilize to get Chicago students to school amid raids
Heightened ICE enforcement in Chicago spurred community-organized escorts, adjusted school routines, and multilingual legal outreach. Attendance fell about…
Knox County Board Opposes HB 793 Limiting Immigrant Education
On December 4, Knox County will vote on a resolution opposing HB 793/SB 836 to verify students’ immigration…
Noem Urges Trump to Ban Travel to Every Country After Guard Shooting
Following a deadly Washington attack by an Afghan national identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Kristi Noem urged a blanket…
Millions Face Changing Citizenship Rules Under 2025 Bills
In 2025, legislators proposed ending widespread dual citizenship and restricting birthright citizenship. One bill forces dual nationals to…
Elon Musk Endorses Skilled Immigration: Indian Talent Drives Growth
Elon Musk praised Indian talent and urged preserving the H-1B visa with targeted reforms to stop fraud and…
Record 3.13 Million Passengers Screened at U.S. Airports on Sunday
TSA recorded 3,133,924 screenings on Thanksgiving Sunday, the highest single-day total ever. The milestone outpaced earlier 2025 and…
SFO Becomes California First to Deploy TSA-Approved Biometric eGates
SFO deployed Clear’s TSA-approved biometric eGates at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 for Clear Plus members, enabling automated ID…
TSA imposes $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID starting 2026
From Feb. 1, 2026, travelers without REAL ID or acceptable documents must complete an online verification and pay…
Immigrant Rights Groups Warn of New ICE Wave in Central NC
Around 50 more federal agents arrived Dec. 1, 2025, in central North Carolina, prompting heightened fear in Raleigh,…
Noem confirms she approved deportation flights despite court orders
Secretary Kristi Noem approved March 2025 deportation flights to El Salvador after a federal judge ordered them back.…