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Supreme Court and Rohingyas: Should We Roll Out a Red Carpet?

The Supreme Court raised whether Rohingya are legally refugees and noted no formal recognition by government. It allowed deportation powers…

Japanese Americans Confront Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Haunted

Leaders link 2025 enforcement to WWII‑era abuses, citing revived laws—Alien Enemies Act and registration orders—that speed deportations, raids, and detention,…

Immigrant New Yorkers Face Tougher 2025 Citizenship Exam Ahead

Starting Oct. 20, 2025, the civics test for Form N-400 filers will require 12 correct answers out of up to…

Epping’s controversial asylum hotel reopens as four-star venue in 2026

Under a Refugee Council proposal, the Epping asylum hotel would close and reopen as a four‑star hotel in 2026. Eligible…

DHS Secretary Urges Broad Travel Ban Expansion Beyond 19 Nations

Kristi Noem proposes expanding travel bans from Executive Order 14161 beyond the existing eight-country suspensions. Officials cite security and documentation…

Florida Suspends 25 Rules as Immigration State of Emergency Expands

Governor DeSantis has suspended 25 rules under an immigration state of emergency to speed enforcement, affecting coordination with ICE, reporting…

Communities mobilize to get Chicago students to school amid raids

Heightened ICE enforcement in Chicago spurred community-organized escorts, adjusted school routines, and multilingual legal outreach. Attendance fell about 1.25 points.…

Knox County Board Opposes HB 793 Limiting Immigrant Education

On December 4, Knox County will vote on a resolution opposing HB 793/SB 836 to verify students’ immigration status. The…