Robert Pyne
Work Permits Lower Child Labor Violations: New Research Findings
The EPI reports that youth work permits correlate with 31.8% fewer minors involved in labor violations. Despite this,…
ICE Document Checks at MSP Airport Expanded to Jet Bridge Patrols
A guide to navigating the 'Operation Metro Surge' at MSP Airport, where ICE has increased document checks. It…
Swinney Signals Buffer Zones Around Scotland’s Asylum Hotels
Scotland is considering 'buffer zones' around asylum seeker hotels to prevent harassment following aggressive protests in Perth. First…
U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visas for Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal amid broader crackdown
The U.S. will indefinitely pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting January 21, 2026. The suspension, based…
Democrats shrug as Trump advances sanctuary city February funding cutoff
The administration is threatening a widespread federal funding cutoff for sanctuary cities and states starting February 1, 2026.…
Lufthansa Runs Daytime Flights to Israel, No Full Suspension Confirmed
From January 15–19, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines will only operate daytime flights to Tel Aviv and Amman. This…
Iran Reopens Airspace as State Media Reports Flight Resumption
Iran has reopened its airspace after brief restrictions, but UAE–Canada travelers should still prepare for delays and reroutes.…
Cotton Introduces Deportation Acceleration Act Targeting Criminal Immigrants
This report analyzes the proposed Deportation Acceleration Act of 2026. The legislation aims to fast-track removals of noncitizens…
Northfield Hosts Immigration Compliance Training Amid Investigations
New federal enforcement operations and legal precedents are tightening immigration oversight in Minnesota. Operation PARRIS and the Matter…
FAA Grounds 800 SACI-Registered Aircraft Over Citizenship Violations
The FAA has grounded 800 aircraft registered through Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) for violating citizenship rules. Owners…
ICE Rolls Back Transgender Protections in Detention Facilities
A practical guide for transgender immigrants in detention and their advocates, detailing recent 2025-2026 policy shifts. It covers…
Detention Expansion by DHS and ICE in 2026: Impacts and Oversight
The Matter of Guerra ruling serves as the primary framework for bond eligibility during a period of massive…
France to Open Greenland Consulate in February Amid Trump Threats
France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, 2026. The office aims to support Arctic research…
Ryanair to cut Brussels Charleroi flights amid new passenger tax in Belgium
Ryanair is cutting 2.2 million seats in Belgium through 2027 to protest new passenger taxes. Charleroi Airport is…
Loganair denied licences to serve Guernsey amid overcapacity concerns
Loganair will stop flying to Guernsey from January 15, 2026, due to denied licenses for Jersey and Southampton.…