Trump Admin Expands Hiring of Deportation Judges, Salaries Up to $207K
In October 2020 the DOJ aggressively recruited new immigration judges—dubbed “deportation judges”—with salaries up to $207,500 and temporary…
Advocates Urge DHS to Release Afghan Former Soldier Dadfar Amid Midway Blitz
Bipartisan advocates are calling for the release of two Afghan asylum seekers, Mohammad Ali Dadfar and Ali Faqirzada,…
Charlotte Raids Reveal Hollow Core of Trump Immigration Crackdown
Federal agents conducted a seven-day sweep in Charlotte, detaining roughly 250 people. Officials cited criminal records; local leaders…
Minnesota Somalis face TPS uncertainty as end date set for March 2026
Trump announced an immediate end to TPS for Somalis in Minnesota, but DHS and legal experts say TPS…
Air Traffic Controllers Reject $10,000 Bonus Amid Staffing Crisis
Controllers nationwide called a $10,000 retention bonus insulting as persistent understaffing, overtime, and outdated equipment strain safety. Shutdown-era…
TSA Proposes $18 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID or Passport
TSA proposes an $18 fee for passengers lacking compliant ID to use biometric kiosks that verify identity via…
Understanding ‘Dress with Respect’ on Planes: No Federal Mandate
A former official’s call to dress respectfully on planes prompted debate, yet federal rules remain unchanged. TSA focuses…
Florida’s Steady International Student Enrollment: Trends and Impacts
Florida’s international student population grew to nearly 45,000 in 2023–2024, up 5%, contributing about $1.5 billion annually. UF…
Judge Slams Trump Admin Over Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation
Judge Xinis halted Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation to Liberia, citing weak ICE testimony and uncertain removal paperwork. Costa…
Fact Check: London Free Travel Based on Age or Disability
Long-term free travel in London is granted through the Freedom Pass to residents who meet age or disability…
Houston Council Weighs Expanding HPD Discretion on ICE Intervention
Letitia Plummer’s draft would let HPD officers sometimes ignore ICE warrants, challenging current practice. The city’s legal review…
South Africa Unveils AI-Powered ETA to Boost Tourism and Security
The ETA pilot replaces paper visas with an online system using AI and facial biometrics. Testing began with…
Berkeley’s International Enrollment Intent Rises Amid National Decline
UC Berkeley admitted 1,469 international first-year students for Fall 2025, a 94.8% increase over 2024, with applications rising…
Charlotte’s Web operation: DHS reports 370 arrests; mixed response
A five-day federal sweep beginning Nov. 15 yielded over 370 arrests in Charlotte; DHS cites 44 with criminal…