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20 US States Challenge Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Impact on Healthcare and Education
Dec 13, 2025 09:53 am CST
Twenty US states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it's illegal and threatens essential public services. Led by California, the lawsuit claims the policy bypasses required rulemaking processes and would worsen critical staffing shortages in education and healthcare sectors, where H-1B professionals play vital roles. The controversial fee affects a program that serves as a key pathway for skilled foreign workers, particularly in technology, medicine, and academia.
Salvadoran Man Wrongfully Deported Under Trump Administration Freed by Federal Judge
Dec 12, 2025 11:28 am CST
A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention after his wrongful deportation to El Salvador sparked national controversy. The Salvadoran national, who has an American wife and child in Maryland, was freed Thursday while fighting to remain in the US. The Department of Homeland Security has vowed to appeal what it calls "naked judicial activism," setting the stage for continued legal battles in a case highlighting contentious immigration enforcement practices under the Trump administration.
Brazilian DACA Recipient With Ties to White House Press Secretary Released From ICE Custody on Bond
Dec 09, 2025 10:30 am CST
A Brazilian woman connected to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been released from ICE detention on a $1,500 bond while fighting potential deportation. Bruna Ferreira, a 33-year-old DACA recipient who arrived in the US as a toddler, was arrested on November 12 despite being in the process of applying for permanent residency. Her attorney successfully argued she poses neither a danger nor flight risk.
US Coast Guard Revises Classification of Hate Symbols While Maintaining Prohibitions
Nov 21, 2025 02:03 pm CST
The US Coast Guard is implementing policy changes regarding hate symbols like swastikas and nooses, reclassifying them as "potentially divisive" rather than "hate incidents" while maintaining their prohibition. The update, effective December 15, aims to strengthen reporting and enforcement procedures but has sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about weakening protections against bigotry during rising antisemitism. Military officials insist the symbols remain prohibited and violators will face severe consequences.
Trump's New Immigration Policy Could Restrict Green Cards for Travel Ban Nationals: What You Need to Know
Nov 16, 2025 12:56 pm CST
The Trump administration is preparing a significant change to immigration policy that would use nationality as a negative factor when evaluating green card and other benefit applications for people from 19 countries under the travel ban. This policy shift would affect individuals already in the US, with critics calling it an escalation in restrictions on legal immigration.
US Citizen Arrested by Immigration Officers Who Drove Away with His 1-Year-Old During Los Angeles Raid
Nov 06, 2025 03:04 pm CST
Federal immigration officers in Los Angeles arrested a US citizen outside Home Depot and drove away with his 1-year-old daughter still in the car, sparking outrage from family and advocates. The incident, captured on video by immigrant rights activists, shows officers taking the man into custody before driving his vehicle away with the child secured in the backseat, raising serious questions about law enforcement protocols involving children during raids.
67-Year-Old US Citizen Suffers Broken Ribs During Border Patrol Operation at Chicago Halloween Parade: What Happened?
Oct 29, 2025 06:56 pm CST
A disturbing incident in Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood where Border Patrol agents severely injured a 67-year-old US citizen during an immigration enforcement operation, causing six broken ribs and internal bleeding. The confrontation, which occurred near a children's Halloween parade, has raised serious questions about law enforcement tactics and civilian safety during immigration operations.
How Trump's H-1B Visa Reforms Impact MBA Graduate Employment Opportunities and Salaries
Oct 25, 2025 02:41 pm CST
President Trump's H-1B visa reforms introduce significant changes affecting international MBA graduates seeking US employment. The new policies prioritize higher-wage positions in the visa lottery system, potentially benefiting graduates from elite business schools while creating challenges for others. While the $100,000 visa fee won't apply to students already in the US, the wage-level prioritization could reshape hiring practices and salary structures for international business graduates across different industries and regions.
Dramatic Video: Baby Cries as ICE Agents Break Down Door in Controversial Immigration Raid
Oct 18, 2025 12:10 pm CST
A viral video showing ICE agents forcibly entering a home in Portland, Oregon during an immigration raid has sparked widespread controversy. The footage captures officers breaking down a door while a three-month-old baby cries in the background, raising questions about enforcement tactics and their impact on families. According to Homeland Security officials, agents were attempting to apprehend an undocumented immigrant who had previously tried to evade arrest.
US Chamber Of Commerce Challenges Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Federal Lawsuit
Oct 17, 2025 09:38 am CST
The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The Chamber argues this dramatic increase from the previous $3,600 fee violates immigration laws and would significantly harm American businesses, particularly tech companies that rely on foreign talent. The administration defends the fee as a measure to protect American workers, while offering exemptions for existing visa holders.