Robert Pyne
Poll Finds Economy and Immigration Are On the Wrong Track
September 2025 polls show 75% of Americans say the country is off course, driven by economic worries. Support…
Chicago Immigrant Crackdown Intensifies: A Stark Federal Show of Force
On September 30, 2025, nearly 300 federal agents executed Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago targeting alleged Tren de…
Asylum-Seekers Held for Days in Downtown San Diego Basement
Reports indicate asylum-seekers in San Diego are held over 24 hours in basement cells with poor conditions. Congressmen…
How Trump’s visa crackdown could still hit Tennessee despite carveouts
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective September 19, 2025, applies to new overseas filings; renewals in the U.S. are…
Governor Updates State ICE Partnership with Federal Enforcement
West Virginia reports 60 arrests tied to its ICE 287(g) partnership, including 23 in October and 18 during…
Cupich Advances Catholic Church Message to Undocumented Immigrants
Cardinal Cupich called for immigration policies balancing security and compassion, highlighted undocumented workers’ major tax contributions, and urged…
The Broken Ladder: Pell Cuts Hit Southern Colleges and Black Students
Proposed Pell Grant cuts would lower maximum awards by $1,500, require 30 credits yearly, and bar less-than-half-time students,…
Austin Airport Gridlock as 40,000 Travelers Exit After F1 UT Game
Austin-Bergstrom expected over 40,000 departures on October 21, 2025, causing major congestion on US-183 and SH-71. The airport…
Alaska Airlines Flight Returns to San Luis Obispo After Bird Strike
Alaska Airlines Flight 3383 returned to SBP on Oct. 18, 2025, after a suspected bird strike to one…
Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules Ahead of Oct 2025
From October 16, 2025, Japan’s Business Manager visa demands ¥30 million minimum capital, one full-time local-eligible employee, management…
Ward 4 Candidates in Bellingham Debate Housing, Immigration Rights
In Bellingham’s Ward 4 2025 race, incumbent Edwin Williams favors expanding middle housing and zoning reforms, while Kerri…
ICE Detains Pregnant Immigrants Against Federal Policy, Again
Although the 2021 directive bars routine detention of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing people, reports through October 2025 show…
Chicago Elementary School Students, Teachers React to ICE Tear Gas Incident
On October 3, 2025, ICE agents reportedly used tear gas outside Funston Elementary in Logan Square, prompting indoor…
Migrant Survivors Sue ICE Over Policies Targeting U and T Visa Holders
Survivors and advocacy groups sued on October 14, 2025, alleging ICE detained and deported people with pending U…
What’s in Sweden’s new work permit package? Key changes and timeline
Effective June 17, 2025, most non‑EU/EEA work permits require SEK 29,680/month; earlier filings use SEK 28,480. Further 2026…