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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.
ESTA Rules to Tighten for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
CBP has proposed major ESTA changes for Visa Waiver travelers, but no final rule is in effect yet. Learn what could change next.
Foster Care Swells as ICE Raids Leave Immigrant Children Alone
ICE parental detentions frequently result in children entering state foster care systems. Strict federal welfare timelines and immigration…
Native Americans Urged to Carry Extra ID as DHS Identity Checks Challenge Treaty Rights
The 2026 enforcement environment is challenging the established rights of Native Americans and U.S. citizens. Despite the Yellowquill…
Federal Court Allows Indefinite Detention of Immigrants in Texas
A February 2026 Fifth Circuit ruling permits mandatory detention without bond for many immigrants arrested inside the U.S.…
US Court Clears Path for Deportations as Trump Pushes to End Protections for Thousands
New policies and court rulings in February 2026 are fast-tracking deportations. Notable changes include a 10-day limit for…
Poverty and Bureaucracy, Not Migration, Drive HIV Risk Among Immigrants: Netherlands Study
A 2026 study reveals that poverty and administrative barriers, not migration, are the primary drivers of HIV risk…
Local Police Use School Cameras to Help ICE During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
New reports confirm local police are sharing school-based surveillance data with ICE after the removal of federal 'protected…
Google Parent Plots Expansion in India as US Restricts H-1B Visas
The FY 2027 H-1B season introduces wage-weighted selection on February 27, 2026, and opens registration on March 4.…
US Embassy Denies Visas to Executives Over Minor Offences
The U.S. has doubled visa revocations to 100,000 annually, targeting executives for minor historical crimes. Enhanced screening and…
United Airlines Sued Over Removal of FAA Safety Inspector Who Reported Safety Violations
FAA inspector Paul Asmus is suing United Airlines for retaliation following a 2022 safety report. The lawsuit, seeking…