Diversity Visa Start Date Still Unknown Amid DV-2027 Delays
The State Department delayed the DV-2027 registration start date while implementing entry-process changes, likely tied to a new…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Immigrant Detainees Report Guard Sexual Harassment; One Promoted
August 2020 filings accuse El Paso ICE guards of sexually abusing detainees in camera blind spots; one accused…
International Student Markets and the Threat to Academic Freedom
Heavy reliance on international tuition and stricter visa scrutiny are constraining academic freedom. Financial incentives push universities toward…
Charlotte Immigrant Community Reacts to Border Patrol Deployment
Rumors of a Border Patrol operation in Charlotte led community groups and attorneys to hold rights workshops for…
Maine Expected to See Record-Low Refugee Admissions Next Year: 50
A national refugee cap of 7,500 for 2026 leaves Maine with only 50 placements, down from nearly 500…
U.S. Tourism Faces $5.7B Loss as Canadians Stay Away in 2025
Canadian visitation to the U.S. fell sharply in early 2025—4.5 million fewer land crossings and a 23.7% drop—driving…
Speed Tape vs. Duct Tape: What It Is, Uses, and Safety
Speed tape is an aluminum-backed adhesive used only for temporary, non-structural aircraft repairs. It tolerates extreme temperatures and…
Wealthy Foreigners Paid Weekend Safaris to Kill Civilians in Sarajevo
The documentary Sarajevo Safari alleges foreigners paid to shoot civilians during the 1992–1996 Sarajevo siege, naming routes through…
Dallas Stays Out of Immigration Enforcement for the Right Reasons
Dallas rejected ICE's $25 million offer to join 287(g), prioritizing community trust and local policing. The move drew…