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H-1B Visa Applications Drop 23% as California Developers Lead Demand
H-1B labor filings dropped 23% in Q1 FY2026 as new $100,000 fees and wage-based selection rules prioritize high-paid tech roles in California and beyond.
ICE Detainee Population Surges as Non-Criminals Fill Batavia Facility
ICE detention hit a record 73,000 in early 2026, driven by a 2,500% surge in non-criminal arrests, causing…
Denver Moves to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks During Enforcement
Denver City Council advances a bill banning law enforcement from wearing identity-concealing masks during arrests to ensure transparency…
ICE Detains Iranian Asylum Seekers at Houston Church Over Mahsa Amini
Two Iranian Christian converts face potential deportation from Houston, sparking a legal battle over religious persecution and ICE…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Executive Order Expanding Sanctuary Rules
The DOJ is suing New Jersey over a sanctuary-style executive order that limits ICE access to state prisons…
U.S. Protects F1 and J1 Visa Holders from Presidential Proclamation 10998
U.S. Mission Nigeria confirms current F-1 and J-1 visa holders are unaffected by Proclamation 10998, ensuring stability for…
California Governor Gavin Newsom Pours $35 Million to Fight Trump Administration Deportations
California Governor Gavin Newsom releases $35M to support undocumented families with food and legal aid amid intensifying federal…
Department of Labor and OMB Push H-1B Visa Wage Rule Closer to Final
The DOL and DHS are raising H-1B wage standards and implementing a wage-weighted lottery for FY 2027, prioritizing…
H.R. 2261 Seeks to Refocus Homeland Security Intelligence in 2026
A guide for immigration defense attorneys on challenging DHS intelligence evidence amid 2026 legislative reforms focused on oversight…
ICE Detained Unaccompanied Minor from Bridgeway Shelter and Lost Him
(MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA) — Parents and children in the United States generally have a right to family unity protections…