IFCN Condemns U.S. H-1B Visa Crackdown on Fact-Checkers
IFCN criticized a Dec. 2, 2025 State Department memo instructing consular officers to deny H-1B visas for work…
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Afghan Immigrants and Advocates Push Back Against 2025 Trump Crackdown
A June 2025 proclamation largely suspends Afghan entries, citing vetting and overstay concerns. Exceptions for SIVs exist on…
IndiGo to pay £41m compensation after December flight disruptions
IndiGo faces a more than ₹500 crore compensation bill after pilot shortages and new DGCA FDTL rules caused…
US States Challenge Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in Federal Lawsuit
States filed suit in Massachusetts challenging a presidential proclamation that requires a $100,000 payment for many H‑1B petitions.…
Paula Xinis blocks ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego after release
A Maryland federal judge ordered Kilmar Ábrego García’s immediate release and blocked ICE re-detention after finding unlawful detention…
Florida Immigration Policies Upend Lives, USF Study Finds
USF research shows Florida’s SB 1718 and SB 2-C caused employment disruptions, reduced healthcare access, housing crowding, and…
International Students and the Blur of Free Speech in United States
Lawfully present F-1 and J-1 students have First Amendment protections, but recent enforcement actions and Executive Order 14188…
IndiGo engages Captain John Illson for root-cause analysis
After 3,000-plus cancellations Dec. 3–5 tied to staff shortages and new FDTL rules, IndiGo hired Captain John Illson…
Passenger Arrested After Mid-Flight Door Attempt on Boston-Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific flight CX811 experienced a suspected cabin-door opening attempt during a Boston–Hong Kong flight. Crew intervened and…