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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 Ends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The U.S. government is terminating Yemen’s TPS designation. The termination triggers a 60-day window from the date of Federal Register publication for beneficiaries to secure alternative status or depart. Protections…
US Congress Deadlock Over Immigration Risks Partial Shutdown
A funding stalemate in Congress puts the Department of Homeland Security at risk of a partial shutdown. The…
Russia, Cuba Jet Fuel Shortage Grounds Flights Amid New Sanctions
A severe jet fuel shortage in Cuba has forced Russia to suspend all regular flights starting February 24,…
Immigrant Taxpayer Data Shared with DHS in Privacy Breach
The IRS has admitted to improperly sharing confidential taxpayer information with DHS/ICE, violating federal privacy statutes. This breach…
House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Health Insurers Over ACA Tax Credits
House Republicans have subpoenaed eight health insurers over billions in improper ACA tax credit payments. The investigation seeks…
Sweden Democrats Clash with Ruling Coalition Over Permanent Residency
Sweden’s government has frozen plans to retroactively cancel permanent residency permits following legal concerns and EU warnings. The…
Body Cameras for Department of Homeland Security Get Trump Administration Boost
Processing for USCIS benefits currently spans 3 to 14 months. DHS is also expanding body-worn camera deployment for…
American Airlines Changes Pilot Attendance Policy, Sparks Flight Cancellations
American Airlines is enforcing stricter attendance rules for pilots during disruptions, leading to higher cancellation rates when crews…
NTSB Blasts United Airlines Over Turbulence Warning
The NTSB concluded that a failure by Air Traffic Control to relay a pilot weather report led to…
Leqaa Kordia Suffers Seizure After Fall in ICE Custody
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian detainee and former Columbia student protester, suffered a seizure in ICE custody in Texas.…