Immigration
Israel grapples with dwindling returnees as bureaucracy, national debates deter citizens abroad
From healthcare restrictions to a lack of support, Israeli migrants explained what is keeping them from returning home.
ICE may deport migrants to countries other than their own with just six hours notice, memo says
One California worker dead, hundreds arrested after cannabis farm raid
Heshy Engelsberg: A bumpy and painful aliyah journey, but with no regrets
Israeli couple stranded in Colombia after surrogacy birth due to sudden entry regulation change
Under the new directive, babies born abroad via surrogacy must first be naturalized in the country of birth, including undergoing a tissue test, before being eligible for an Israeli passport.
ICE arrests 11 Iranians in US illegally, Homeland Security says
One of the 11 Iranian nationals was on the known or suspected terrorist list, and another served as an Iranian army sniper, according to a CBS report shared by DHS's official X/Twitter.
Disecting Trump's immigration riot rhetoric: Why is the president making LA seem like a hellscape?
While the Trump administration claims that it is saving American democracy, California officials say that he is going too far and is overstepping the city's authority.
Aliyah minister stranded in Baku after attacks on Iran, returns to Israel via boat
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was in Azerbaijan during the strike for a conference with the Jewish Agency, and was later directed to fly to Cyprus to return to Israel.
Dr. Phil joined federal agents during Los Angeles immigration operation
The TV personality was also granted access to Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, MeritTV reported. Dr. Phil reportedly interviewed the Trump official before and after the operations.
US Justice Department tells immigration judges to dismiss cases in order to expedite arrests – NBC
A Justice Department memo to US immigration judges noted that they can rapidly grant case dismissals, meaning that immigrants will not be able to respond in court.
Trump hints would arrest Gavin Newsom, 'great decision' deploying National Guard to California
On Saturday, Tom Homan, the administration's border czar, threatened to arrest anyone who obstructs immigration enforcement efforts in the state, including Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles: What is behind the clashes, arrests in LA? - explainer
What was the trigger behind the anti-ICE Los Angeles riots? How have law enforcement officers cracked down? And how have lawmakers and government officials responded?
California gov. calls Trump National Guard deployment in LA unlawful, police making more arrests
National Guard troops guarded federal government buildings, as police and protesters clashed in separate demonstrations over federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.
Trump orders National Guard to Los Angeles, protesters throwing Molotov cocktails, rocks
The Pentagon is prepared to mobilize active duty Marines "if violence continues," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge
In Thursday's court filing, Harvard said Trump had violated federal law by failing to back up his claims about national security.
