Robert Pyne
ICE Operations Rise in Twin Cities, Immigrants and Citizens Affected
A surge in ICE enforcement across the Twin Cities involved workplace raids and residential detentions, prompting protests, community…
Supreme Court Review Reveals Shaky Case Against Birthright Citizenship
The Court granted review of Executive Order 14160, challenging birthright citizenship by tying documentation to parents’ status for…
Three U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents Speak Out in SoCal
A Senate investigation and L.A. TACO documented U.S. citizens detained during immigration operations in Southern California in 2025.…
Trump Administration Separated Thousands of Migrant Families at Border
A 2017 pilot and 2018 expansion of a zero-tolerance approach resulted in at least 5,569 children separated from…
British Columbia Announces 410 ITAs in First Draw Since October
On December 10, 2025 BC issued 410 ITAs through Skills Immigration: 96 for jobs at $87/hour+ (TEER 0–3)…
Venezuela Accuses U.S. of Halting Repatriation Flights for Migrants
Venezuela accused the U.S. of unilaterally suspending repatriation flights, canceling a December 12 flight and creating uncertainty for…
Ilhan Omar Seeks Clarity on Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
Ilhan Omar pressed DHS over Operation Metro Surge, alleging it targets Somali immigrants with final deportation orders and…
Turkish Airlines TK80 Diverted SFO to Copenhagen for Medical Emergency
A medical emergency forced Turkish Airlines flight TK80 to divert to Copenhagen on Dec. 13, 2025. After medical…
Stand Together Contra Costa: Community aid for undocumented residents
Stand Together Contra Costa expanded a county-funded rapid response program with a 24-hour hotline, free legal help, trained…
Noem Vows to Review Deportation Case of Hawai‘i Purple Heart Veteran
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said she will review the deportation of Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park, who…
Viral Immigration Arrest Clips Surge on Social Media
Viral arrest videos — notably a June 21, 2025 Santa Ana clip — have amplified fear and changed…
Trump Ends Ethiopian TPS Protections, Tightening Refugee Crackdown
DHS ended TPS for Ethiopian nationals on December 12, 2025, affecting more than 4,500 people. Those impacted have…
DHS Official: Nativity Scene Portrays Enforcement That Never Happens
Todd Lyons asked a Dedham parish to take down a Nativity scene that suggests ICE detains children. Supporters…
Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants Face New Challenges and Arrests
In 2025 USCIS tightened marriage-based green card processing with stricter intake checks, form-edition enforcement, more RFEs, and increased…
Church Nativity Scenes Display Zip Ties and Gas Masks in Protest
A Lake Street Church Nativity modified with zip ties, gas masks and “ICE” figures has split opinion: supporters…