Refugees Face Arrest Under New Trump Policy: What to Know
The Trump administration released a new policy that allows ICE to arrest and detain refugees who have lived in the US for more than one year but never got…
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Deported Despite Protection: Farah's Story
A 21-year-old gay woman from Morocco was deported by the Trump administration to Cameroon — a country where homosexuality is illegal — even though a US…
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Cutting Immigration Won't Help US Workers, Research Says
A new Forbes-published study shows that reducing immigration does not help American workers — it may actually hurt the economy. This matters for immigrants…
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USCIS Cuts Work Permit Validity From 5 Years to 18 Months
USCIS announced major changes to work permit validity periods in 2026. If you're waiting for asylum approval or a green card, your Employment Authorization…
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New 2026 Asylum Work Permit Rules: What Changed and How It Affects You
The federal government published new rules in February 2026 that change how asylum applicants get work permits. These changes affect wait times, eligibility,…
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US Citizen Shot By Immigration Agent in Texas: What We Know
Newly released records show Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old US citizen, was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Texas in March 2025. The…
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US Immigration News: Trump's Health Care Crisis & ICE Raids 2025
The Trump administration's immigration enforcement is creating a health care crisis in America, doctors warn. Immigration agents are using rarely-used laws to…
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New DHS Rule Could Make It Harder to Get Work Permits While Waiting for Asylum
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule on February 20, 2026 that would make it much harder for asylum seekers to get work permits while their…
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Ethiopia TPS Ends February 2026: What You Need to Know Now
The Department of Homeland Security ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia. If you have TPS from Ethiopia, your work permit expires on February…
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Trump Admin Can Now Detain Refugees for Rescreening: What It Means
The Trump administration just gave ICE new power to arrest and detain refugees who are already legally living in the US. A new DHS memo says immigration…
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DOJ Attorney Fined $500 Daily in ICE Detention Case (2026)
A federal judge in Minnesota ordered a Justice Department attorney to pay $500 daily for failing to follow court orders in an ICE detention case. The case…
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TPS Ending for Somalia and Ethiopia: What Happens Next
The Department of Homeland Security just announced it's ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Somalia and Ethiopia. If you have TPS from…
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