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Federal Court Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Activist Amid Protests

In a significant legal development, a federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, following his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Khalil’s detention has sparked widespread protests and raised critical questions about free speech and immigration enforcement under the current administration.​ Background […]

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Trump Administration Appoints New ICE Leadership Amid Deportation Challenges

In an effort to intensify immigration enforcement, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced new leadership for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move comes amid the administration’s struggle to meet its deportation targets, a key component of President Trump’s immigration policy.​ Leadership Changes Todd Lyons has been appointed as the acting director of

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ICE Arrests Columbia Student Leader Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

In a controversial move, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, on charges linked to his involvement in pro-Palestinian activism. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident married to a U.S. citizen, was apprehended following the revocation of his green card by the State Department.​ Background of

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Trump Administration Plans Mandatory Online Registry for Undocumented Immigrants

In a move aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement, the Trump administration is set to launch a mandatory online registry for undocumented immigrants. This initiative will require individuals residing in the U.S. illegally to provide personal information, including fingerprints and home addresses, under the threat of fines and potential arrest. Details of the Registry The registry

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Trump Administration Expands Deportation Efforts to Include Undocumented Families

In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has announced plans to expand mass deportation efforts to include families residing in the United States illegally. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to reopen two previously closed detention centers in Texas—Karnes and Dilley—to accommodate these

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U.S. Justice Department Bolsters Border Enforcement Amid Immigration Surge

In response to escalating concerns over illegal immigration and border security, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a significant increase in staffing for offices situated near the nation’s borders. This initiative aims to reinforce the enforcement of President Trump’s stringent immigration policies, focusing on regions such as Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, southern California,

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Republican Lawmakers Criticize Sanctuary City Policies in Congressional Hearing

In a heated session on Capitol Hill, Republican members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform confronted mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City over their sanctuary city policies. The lawmakers argued that these policies create safe havens for criminals and undermine federal immigration enforcement. The mayors, all Democrats, defended their

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Florida Enacts Stricter Penalties for Undocumented Immigrants

Florida is ramping up its crackdown on undocumented immigrants with newly enacted laws that impose harsher penalties for criminal offenses committed by those without legal status. Governor Ron DeSantis has championed the move, positioning it as part of a broader state-led effort to enforce immigration laws where he believes the federal government has failed. Under

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New York City Eases ID Requirements for Undocumented Migrants

For years, New York City has been at the forefront of immigration policy, often clashing with federal authorities over its sanctuary city status. Now, in its latest move, the City Council has approved amendments to the IDNYC program, making it easier for undocumented migrants to obtain municipal identification cards. These IDs grant access to a

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