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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.
Senate Committee Urges Removing Immigration Rules from Bill C-12
Canadian Senate committee urges major changes to Bill C-12, citing 'executive overreach' and risks to refugee rights within the asylum system.
ICE Holds Soldotna Family in Detention Before Deporting Them to Mexico
ICE deports a Soldotna mother and two children to Mexico, sparking protests from Alaska lawmakers and church leaders…
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…
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…