Immigration
US to change visa duration regulations for foreign students, journalists
The new rule from the US DHS creates a fixed time period for visas for international students and members of the media, which were previously available for the duration of the program or employment.
Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops instituted after two deadly shootings
ICE halts most traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, sources say
One person killed in an ICE-involved shooting in Maine, state official says
South Africa's anti-immigrant unrest tests its pan-African standing
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.
Politicians condemn replica of mosque set alight in anti-migrant bonfire in Northern Ireland
Britain's minister for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, described the display on Thursday as a "sickening and cowardly act of intimidation."
Hundreds rally in Houston after ICE fatally shoots migrant during enforcement operation
Family members, lawmakers and immigrant advocates called for an independent investigation after an ICE officer fatally shot a longtime Houston resident during a targeted enforcement operation.
A New York Times map tells America’s immigration story. So where are the Jews? - opinion
The map, titled “How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots," includes 200 "unique identities" represented across all 50 states. Jews, however, are excluded.
Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah
The proposal, put forth by the Minister of Aliyah and Integration and the Health Minister, aims to broaden recognition of foreign academic degrees while maintaining Israel’s licensing standards.
NYC Mayor Mamdani delivers Fourth of July speech condemning Trump and US immigration policies
In his speech, Mamdani condemned “the powerful [who] have always known their answer: America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy where only a select few are allowed freedom.”
Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules
US Circuit Judge Cory Wilson, a Trump appointee, dissented, saying "the majority marginalizes the Constitution's express grant of plenary authority over immigration matters to Congress."
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, but American Jews can't declare victory - opinion
HIAS leader says the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling is a relief but also a warning that America’s promise of belonging is still under political threat.
Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods
“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.
Bipartisan backlash after ICE detained a Texas nun on her way to church led to her release
Monica De la Cruz and other US House members from south Texas intervened with federal officials, leading to the nun's release from ICE custody.
