ICE enforcement

  • U.S. Immigration Attorney Predicts Stricter Enforcement, Longer Delays in 2026

    A leading U.S. immigration lawyer is warning immigrants and legal practitioners to brace for a tougher, slower and less forgiving immigration system in 2026, citing emerging policy signals and enforcement trends already visible in 2025. Akua Poku, principal attorney at AK Poku Law and a U.S.-based immigration specialist, says the coming year is likely to…

  • Under Trump 2.0 U.S. Visa Rules Leave African Clergy Stranded, Raising Legal and Human Rights Concerns

    A growing number of African priests serving legally in the United States are finding themselves stranded abroad, detained, or denied re-entry under U.S. immigration procedures. This is happening despite them holding valid documentation. Legal experts and church leaders warn that the trend exposes structural weaknesses in U.S. visa law governing religious workers and raises serious…

  • U.S. Government Shutdown 2025: Which Immigration And Federal Services Are Still Operating?

    For the first time in six years, the U.S. government has officially shut down. At 12:01 a.m. EST on October 1, 2025, funding lapsed after Congress failed to pass a budget, triggering what is legally known as a “lapse in appropriations.” This means the government no longer has the authority to spend money, leading to…

  • 5 Changes to U.S. Immigration Under Trump And Why Immigrant Communities Are Facing Fear and Uncertainty

    Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency for his second term, his administration has rapidly rolled out sweeping immigration policies that have significantly altered the landscape of U.S. immigration. These changes, many of which were enacted within the first few days of his return to office, reflect the administration’s continued focus on strict immigration enforcement and…