Immigration
Policy changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments shaping U.S. immigration in 2026. From executive orders and congressional bills to USCIS processing updates — analysis that cuts through the noise.
ICE Moves to Extend Contract with Corecivic for Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility
ICE extends CoreCivic's contract for the Elizabeth Detention Facility through May 2026 to ensure operational continuity amidst national detention expansion.
Idaho House Local Government Committee Advances Bill Requiring Immigration Status on Arrests
Idaho House committee advances HB 660, requiring police to verify immigration status for all arrests despite concerns from…
American Airlines CEO Urges Homeland Security to Resolve TSA Officer Shortfall
Airline CEOs urge Congress to end the 30-day government shutdown as unpaid TSA staffing shortages cause major travel…
Verdi Targets Berlin Brandenburg Airport Wednesday for Strike Demanding 12.5% Pay Rise
Verdi union calls a one-day strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on March 18, 2026, canceling all passenger flights…
USDA Seeks More H-2A Farm Worker Visas as Immigration Crackdown Deepens Labor Shortage
The U.S. overhauls the H-2A visa program to lower farm labor costs and streamline worker entry amid an…
Thousands of Turkish Earthquake Survivors in Canada Face Return as Visa Program Ends
Canada's 2023 earthquake relief permits expire in 2026, forcing 9,000 Turkish survivors to find standard immigration routes or…
5,000 Cases Tested as IRCC Rolls Out 2026 AI Strategy, Keeping Decisions a Black Box
IRCC launches an AI Strategy to manage 5 million annual applications, promising human oversight amid concerns over algorithmic…
League of Women Voters of Kentucky Reveals 1,000+ in ICE Custody in County Jails
ICE detention in Kentucky county jails has doubled to over 1,000 people, mostly non-criminals, causing overcrowding and raising…
15 Arrested in Operation Tidal Wave as 287(g) Agreements Boost Immigration Raids
Operation Tidal Wave connects Florida local police with federal agencies for the largest joint immigration enforcement effort in…
University of Washington Center for Human Rights Highlights Immigration Arrests in Multnomah
Immigration arrests in Oregon and Washington surged in late 2025, sparking legal battles over surveillance tactics and daily…