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Japan to Raise Departure Tax and Visa Fees in 2026
Japan will raise its ¥1,000 departure tax and increase long‑standing visa fees in fiscal 2026 to fund airport upgrades, security, and social programs. Exact amounts are pending Cabinet approval; JESTA…
What a Bay Area immigration enforcement surge could look like
Border Patrol and ICE have staged at Coast Guard Island to prepare for a possible Bay Area enforcement…
Portland Protest Tactics: Inflatable Costumes Challenge ICE Nonviolently
Following an October 2, 2025 spraying incident, Portland protesters adopted inflatable costumes to lower tensions and boost visibility…
Chicago Businesses Barring ICE: Aiming to Keep Everyone Safe
As of late October 2025, Chicago and nearby jurisdictions adopted bans preventing ICE from using public properties for…
Harvard Sees Decline in Black, Latino, and International Enrollees
Harvard’s Class of 2029 records declines in Black (12%) and Latino (11%) enrollment and a drop in international…
Local activists mobilize as federal immigration arrests surge in 2025
In 2025 ICE detention and ATD supervision increased: Adams County averaged 2,171 detainees daily; nationwide custody rose to…
Thailand Revokes Ly Yong Phat’s Citizenship over Scam Activity
Thailand revoked Lee Yong Phat’s citizenship in October 2025 after AMLO and the Foreign Ministry linked him to…
South Africa Boosts Deportations as Jobs Crisis Deepens, Minister Says
In 2024/25 South Africa deported 46,898 people—an 18% increase—driven by joint operations, new digital checks and enforcement costing…
Masked agents raid a Chicago suburb as residents disrupt the operation
Masked federal immigration agents raided a Chicago suburb neighborhood on October 18, 2025; residents used horns and alerts…
District Officials Address Local Immigration Enforcement Concerns
After plans to send over 100 CBP agents to the Bay Area, San Francisco’s deployment was called off…