Immigration

US to allow denial of green card applicants over anti-Israel political opinions - NYT

Further, the Times noted that these officers are now being referred to as "homeland defenders" in job postings, with one calling candidates to "Protect your homeland and defend your culture."

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrol at Washington Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, March 24, 2026.
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent patrols a TSA security checkpoint in Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026.

Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app

Bnei Menashe olim arriving in Israel, April 23, 2026.

First Bnei Menashe flight lands as Israel launches operation to complete community’s Aliyah

Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.

The next wave of aliyah is coming, but Israel is still not ready - opinion


Trump's immigration policy approval drops to record low, poll finds

Just 39% of Americans approve of the job US President Donald Trump is doing on immigration, down from 41% earlier this month, while 53% disapprove, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Tim Walz invokes Anne Frank in pressing Trump to end ICE operations in Minnesota

Walz suggested that the conditions facing children in his state during the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement raids were of a kind with those facing Frank during the Holocaust.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall on August 1, 2024 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman backs fundraiser after Minneapolis shooting

Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman gave $10,000 to a GoFundMe supporting the family of a man killed by immigration agents (ICE) in Minneapolis.

Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management speaks about higher education and Harvard University during at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025.

‘Invasion Day’ rallies mark Australia Day as anti-immigration protests also held

At Sydney's Hyde Park, the annual "Invasion Day" rally started with a tribute to those killed by a gunman in a NSW rural town last week.

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026.

Federal officials dig in on Minneapolis shooting narrative despite video evidence

The Trump administration argued that Alex Pretti, the second shooting death by federal officers in Minneapolis this month, assaulted officers, compelling them to fire in self-defense.

Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

Aliyah from Denver to Jerusalem: ‘One picture wasn’t enough’

Ellison is a firm believer in the 'hashgaha pratit,' God’s role in the daily affairs of humanity: 'Everything has been about hashgaha pratit, even my disappointment in not going to medical school.'

Sample of Tami Ellison’s figure-ground visual illusion photography.

Tim Walz, Minneapolis mayor subpoenaed by US Dept. of Justice amid immigration crackdown

A source familiar with the investigation said that the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation of Walz, Frey, and others over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (R) and his wife Gwen Walz (L) look on during a vigil for Renee Good on the steps of the state capitol building on January 09, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Aliyah: A wedding postponed, a dream fulfilled

When the sudden onset of the 12-Day War with Iran grounded the NBN flight, her other, previously purchased ticket enabled her to secure one of the scarce rescue flights leaving the US.

 Shira Sedek Ben-Zekhariah arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 26, 2025.

Court overturns ruling to free pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, paving way for rearrest

"Mahmoud is free - and must remain free," New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to the court's decision.

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil attends a pro-Palestinian protest outside Columbia University, in Manhattan in New York City, US, October 7, 2025

Trump threatens 'corrupt politicians of Minnesota' with Insurrection Act over anti-ICE protests

The threat followed an incident in which an ICE officer shot and injured a Venezuelan man who attempted to flee a traffic stop in Minneapolis.

A person stands near tear gas smoke after law enforcement deployed tear gas as tensions rise after federal law enforcement agents were involved in a shooting incident in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 14, 2026.