U.S. immigration policy

  • Kristi Noem’s Defiance of Court Order Raises Alarming Legal Questions for Post-Trump Administration

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to disregard a federal judge’s order blocking the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members is igniting a fierce legal debate in Washington — one that could shape the accountability landscape long after President Donald Trump leaves office. According to a recent Justice Department filing, Noem personally authorized the continuation…

  • Delay In DV-2027 Lottery Signals ‘Upcoming Changes’ To Diversity Visa Program

    The U.S. Department of State has quietly pressed pause on one of the world’s most closely watched immigration programs. In a brief notice published November 5, the agency announced that it is postponing the launch of the DV-2027 Diversity Visa Lottery and preparing to implement “certain changes” to the entry process — a move that…

  • Trump’s ‘Naturally Suited For Farm Labor’ Comment On Immigrants Sparks Backlash Over Stereotypes And Racism

    President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism from legal scholars, immigrant rights advocates, and civil rights groups following remarks he made during an August 5, 2025 interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box. In discussing agricultural labor and immigration policy, Trump asserted that undocumented immigrants are “naturally” inclined toward farm work, contrasting them with residents of inner…

  • Bipartisan Dignity Act Reintroduced in Congress to Provide Legal Status for Undocumented Immigrants

    In a bold bipartisan move, Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) reintroduced the Dignity Act on July 15, 2025, a sweeping immigration reform proposal aimed at securing U.S. borders, streamlining legal immigration, and offering a structured pathway to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants. The reintroduction comes at a time when President…

  • 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…