Robert Pyne
Pasadena Day Laborer Faces Central Claims as Judge Weighs Dismissal
A federal lawsuit filed by Pedro Vasquez Perdomo against DHS leadership is moving forward after a judge denied…
Democrats threaten government shutdown over immigration policy funding and operations
A looming January 30, 2026, federal funding deadline puts immigration processing at risk. While essential functions continue, a…
Waterloo Faces Visa Delays for Palestinian PhD Students: Status Update
The University of Waterloo and other North American institutions are reporting critical delays in visa processing for Palestinian…
Immigrants Flee Lewiston Ahead of Imminent ICE Action Across Maine
Concerns over ICE enforcement are rising in Maine as Somali nationals prepare for the termination of TPS in…
Pakistan Reacts as US Immigrant Visa Processing Paused Nationwide
A new U.S. policy pauses the issuance of immigrant visas for Pakistanis at consular posts. While domestic USCIS…
Over 200 Flights Canceled as Five Airlines Battled Major Winter Storm
A major snowstorm at Toronto Pearson has forced over 200 flight cancellations and triggered expanded airline travel waivers.…
Florida State Income Tax in 2026: No Personal Tax for Residents
Florida residents in 2026 will not pay state income tax but must still file federal returns. The state…
Arizona Braces for Stepped-Up Immigration Enforcement in 2026
Federal authorities are ramping up immigration enforcement in Phoenix, utilizing 287(g) agreements and expanded detention capacity to speed…
TRNC Seeks Citizenship-for-Property Plan to Clear Thousands of Unsold Homes
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is weighing a citizenship incentive for Turkish property buyers to clear a…
States Receive Federal Checks for Immigration Enforcement Partnerships
A new federal funding model under the OBBBA Act replaces local cost-sharing with full reimbursements and performance-based cash…
US approves family visa for Nilam Shinde amid coma after CA crash
U.S. and Indian officials fast-tracked emergency visas for the family of Nilam Shinde, a student left in a…
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…