Oliver Mercer
Pentagon to Use Up to 600 Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges
On Aug. 27, 2025, the Pentagon authorized up to 600 JAG attorneys as temporary immigration judges; ~150 will…
Inside Hyundai Raid: A Monthlong Investigation at Georgia Battery Plant
ICE detained 475 workers at Hyundai’s Georgia EV battery site on September 4, 2025, with over 300 South…
Agency Data Sharing Heightens Deportation Risk for Unauthorized Work
The April 2025 IRS‑ICE MOU allows ICE targeted access to taxpayer names, addresses, and taxable periods, prompting legal…
Trump migration crackdown expands as US immigration dept hires armed agents
A September 5, 2025 final rule lets USCIS hire armed special agents with warrant and arrest powers, effective…
Deportation Battle: Kilmar Abrego Garcia Faces Removal to Eswatini After Rejection of Trump Deal
DHS shifted Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s planned deportation from Uganda to Eswatini after a judge blocked removal to Uganda;…
Will Immigration Crackdowns Cause a Jobs Decline Across U.S. Sectors? A 2025 Outlook
Stronger 2025 enforcement (ICE audits, E-Verify expansion, CBP tech) reduced unauthorized labor in targeted sectors, causing local wage…
Greece Upgrades Airports to Fix Widespread Flight Delays
Greece will upgrade airports to tackle ongoing flight delays that cause missed connections and crowded passport control. Improvements…
475 Detained in ICE Raid at Hyundai Georgia Plant: What We Know
HSI detained 475 people at Hyundai’s Ellabell Metaplant on September 4, 2025, mostly Korean nationals, amid probes into…
Britain’s universities under pressure from migration culture war and tighter visa rules
UK 2025 visa reforms shorten the Graduate Route to 18 months, introduce a 6% overseas tuition levy, enforce…
Two Signs the Aviation Industry Is Finding Its Groove in 2025
Demand in 2025 drives record traffic (5.2 billion) and over $1 trillion in revenues, but thin margins, fuel…
Delta Launches First Commercial-Scale SAF Delivery to Portland (PDX)
Delta, Shell and the Port of Portland delivered over 400,000 gallons of U.S.-produced SAF to PDX in September…
Deportations Surge vs. Hiring Slows in a Curious Labor Market Balance
In 2025 expanded immigration enforcement and policy changes have led to nearly 200,000 removals and about 1.2 million…
US visa crackdown creates turmoil for shipmanagers and crews in 2025
US visa tightening in Aug–Sep 2025 mandates in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visas and launches a $5,000–$15,000 refundable…
US Visa Integrity Fee: What to Know as October 1, 2025 Approaches
A $250 Visa Integrity Fee on each nonimmigrant visa issuance starts October 1, 2025. Agencies haven’t issued collection…
Chungnam National University Unveils Global Project Manager Program for International Students
CNU’s Global Project Manager program pairs ~30 international students with ~15 local startups/SMEs for October–November 2025 projects; apply…