Immigration
Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change
Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change Congress has been criticized for its minimal oversight over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with funding for the agency increasing substantially over the past year, from $8 billion in 2024 to $28 billion in 2025. The Senate has held only one public hearing on […]
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ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north
ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north ICE immigration tactics are becoming increasingly shocking to Americans as the agency’s operations move north from the US-Mexico border, deploying tear gas and arresting people outside of courts, at schools, and in their homes. The Trump administration has shifted immigration enforcement from […]
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Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance
Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance Federal immigration enforcement near schools can disrupt attendance, traumatize students, and damage their academic performance, as seen in recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The Trump administration’s surge of over 3,000 federal agents […]
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How much can a city take?
How much can a city take? The author lives in Minneapolis and has witnessed the ongoing ICE occupation firsthand. The occupation, which began three weeks ago, shows no signs of ending. The author’s friends from across the country are increasingly concerned about the situation, asking if it’s as bad as it looks. The author believes […]
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Most of the 1 million Venezuelans in the United States arrived within the past decade
Most of the 1 million Venezuelans in the United States arrived within the past decade Venezuela’s estimated 1 million immigrants in the US have arrived primarily within the past decade, with over half arriving in the past five years. The majority of Venezuelan immigrants (40%) live in Florida, followed by Texas (18%), and are highly […]
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Racial profiling by ICE agents mirrors the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II
Racial profiling by ICE agents mirrors the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II Racial profiling by ICE agents has been compared to the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II, highlighting a centuries-old American practice of exclusionary immigration policy. The Trump administration has bypassed immigration courts and due process to detain and […]
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The US already faces a health care workforce shortage – immigration policy could make it worse
The US already faces a health care workforce shortage – immigration policy could make it worse The US healthcare workforce shortage could worsen due to immigration policies that increase visa fees, stricter eligibility requirements, and enforcement actions. The current healthcare system faces an unprecedented period of strain, driven by an aging population and rising rates […]
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Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether
Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether Young undocumented immigrants are facing increasing barriers to attending college due to state restrictions on in-state tuition or bans on attendance altogether. The Trump administration’s aggressive deportation policies have heightened stress […]
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Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges
Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges The Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy has been rejected by federal judges in over 350 cases across the US, with 350 challengers prevailing and 160 different judges sitting in about 50 different courts. The policy, which classifies virtually all undocumented immigrants as “applicants for admission” […]
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Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers
Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees has been compared to its 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers, echoing a similar policy implemented by Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s centrist Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. The current proposal involves offering financial incentives of […]
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