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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
DHS Faces Wrongful Deportation Claim After Detaining U.S. Citizen Without Proof
DHS faces scrutiny after allegations of a U.S. citizen's wrongful deportation, highlighting the critical need for immediate access to citizenship documents.
Trump Tightens H-1B Visa Rules, Adding $100,000 Fee for IT Outsourcing Firms
Trump imposes a $100,000 H-1B fee for new overseas hires to curb outsourcing; current visa holders and renewals…
Oath Ceremonies Stall in Minnesota as Anti-Fraud Operations Freeze Immigration Cases
USCIS naturalization ceremonies in Minnesota have stalled in 2026 due to new 39-country security holds and anti-fraud operations,…
Walmart Cuts H-1B Filings by Over Half as $100,000 Fee Hits Visa Applications
Walmart H-1B filings dropped 50% in late 2025 as new $100,000 fees and wage-weighted lottery rules transformed U.S.…
Ohio House Passes Bill 96, Challenging Plyler V. Doe with Tough Truancy Interventions
Ohio schools maintain K-12 access for all students regardless of status, as House Bill 96 focuses on attendance…
ICE Detains DACA Recipients as Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem Tightens Release
DHS reports 261 DACA arrests in 2025 as lawmakers demand clarity on conflicting deportation data and the targeting…
Homeland Security Targets Sanctuary City Airports. Will Charlotte Douglas International Airport Customs Screening Change?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is excluded from a DHS proposal to withdraw customs officers from sanctuary city airports;…
Europe Tightens Return Rules as Malik Azmani and UNHCR Warn of Risks
European Parliament approves tougher 2026 Return Regulation, introducing offshore hubs and expanded detention in a shift toward US-style…
Massachusetts Congressman Jim Mcgovern Makes Unannounced Visit to Burlington ICE Center
Rep. Jim McGovern makes a surprise visit to a Burlington ICE facility, citing a 2026 court ruling to…
Board of Immigration Appeals Upholds Administrative Removal Order Against Mahmoud Khalil
The BIA issued a final removal order for activist Mahmoud Khalil, but a federal injunction keeps him in…