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Rhode Island Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Rhode Island’s July 2025 sanctuary jurisdiction status limits federal immigration enforcement. The Protected Spaces Act offers safety in public facilities,…

Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in South Carolina 2025

South Carolina expanded local police roles under Section 287(g) Agreements and proposed rewarding reports on undocumented immigrants. No sanctuary protections…

Oregon Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Oregon’s sanctuary state protections remain strong in 2025 despite federal pressure. Executive Order 14159’s funding cuts were blocked by a…

Sanctuary City Status and Immigrant Protections in Pennsylvania 2025

Federal pressure after executive order 14287 challenges sanctuary policies in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 471 seeks a statewide ban. Philadelphia shifts…

Oklahoma Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Oklahoma strictly bans sanctuary cities with Senate Bill 489 and cooperates with ICE under Operation Guardian. The state focuses on…

Sanctuary City and State Status in Ohio: Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Ohio sanctuary jurisdictions protect undocumented immigrants, facing pressure from House Bill 26 demanding federal cooperation and risking funding. Federal enforcement…

2025 Fees for Concurrent Filing of I-130 and I-485 Explained

Concurrent filing permits simultaneous submission of Forms I-130 and I-485 for certain categories with available visa numbers. It accelerates green…

Key Differences Between Removal Order and Deportation Order Explained

U.S. immigration shifted in 1997 with removal orders replacing deportation orders. Expedited removal now applies nationwide since 2025 for rapid…