Immigration
ICE officers receive new directions, ordered to avoid engaging 'agitators', target only criminals
"DO NOT COMMUNICATE OR ENGAGE WITH AGITATORS," said an email disseminated by a top ICE official. "It serves no purpose other than inflaming the situation. No one is going to convince the other."
Trump's immigration policy approval drops to record low, poll finds
Tim Walz invokes Anne Frank in pressing Trump to end ICE operations in Minnesota
Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman backs fundraiser after Minneapolis shooting
Minnesota leaders push back as Trump targets Somali community
Minnesota leaders push back after Trump escalates attacks on the state’s Somali community.
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including Iran
The list of countries targeted includes Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
France faces budget crisis as aging population drives spending to 60% of GDP
France once stood out in Europe for its higher birth rate, but that advantage has eroded since the pandemic as the number of children per woman has fallen and retiree numbers climb.
Family of Haymanot Kasau says police failed, Shin Bet should find missing girl
The last time Haymanot Kasau was seen was near the absorption center in Safed, 647 days ago, when she was spotted on security camera footage at the center's entrance.
Venezuela to receive US plane of deported migrants amid airspace dispute
The Venezuelan government has previously said that nearly 14,000 Venezuelans had returned home from the US on the flights between February and November.
All US diplomatic posts, State Department halt processing visas for Afghan nationals
US consular officers are instructed to reject any immigrant or non-immigrant visa applications from Afghan nationals, including applicants for Special Immigrant Visas.
Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration
United Nations agencies urged the US on Friday night to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country, including due process rights, in keeping with international law.
Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from 'Third World Countries' after DC attack
Trump did not identify any countries by name or explain what he meant by third-world countries or "permanently pause."
Immigration overhaul ordered by Trump following National Guard shooting
Trump orders a sweeping review of asylum cases and Green Cards after a National Guard shooting.
In Galveston, descendants of a forgotten Jewish migration keep their community’s story alive
Galveston's Jewish community, led by Rabbi Henry Cohen, helped 10,000 immigrants find new homes after fleeing Russian pogroms and East Coast overcrowding.
