Trump immigration policy
How Trump's $2 Billion Military Fund Diversion for Immigration Enforcement Impacts US Defense Readiness
Dec 13, 2025 10:18 am CST
A new report by Democratic lawmakers reveals that the Trump administration diverted over $2 billion from US military funds to support immigration enforcement in 2025, causing significant strain on military readiness, infrastructure, and personnel. The diverted funds were used for border deployments, detention facilities on military bases, deportation operations using costly military aircraft, and reassigning military lawyers to immigration courts, all while leaving critical military priorities underfunded and compromising America's ability to respond to global security challenges.
Trump Gold Card Visa Program: Investment Requirements, Eligibility, and Application Process
Dec 11, 2025 02:29 pm CST
President Trump's newly launched Gold Card visa program offers expedited permanent residency for individuals and corporations investing $1 million or more. This alternative to the traditional EB-5 visa provides a faster pathway to US citizenship, with specific eligibility requirements, application procedures through trumpcard.gov, and complete vetting by the Department of Homeland Security.
US Implements $5,000 Apprehension Fee for Undocumented Immigrants Under Trump's New Immigration Law
Dec 07, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The United States has begun enforcing a $5,000 apprehension fee for undocumented immigrants over age 14 under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The penalty applies nationwide regardless of entry point or time spent in the country, with unpaid fees becoming government debt that may prevent future legal immigration opportunities. This comes as border arrests reach their lowest levels since the 1960s.
Trump Administration's New Visa Ban Targets Content Moderators and Tech Workers: Impact on Indian H-1B Applicants
Dec 07, 2025 03:19 pm CST
The Trump administration has implemented new visa restrictions targeting professionals in fact-checking, content moderation, and online safety roles. This policy change disproportionately affects tech workers from India applying for H-1B visas, as officials are instructed to deny entry to anyone involved in what the administration describes as "censorship" of protected expression in the United States.
Trump Administration Halts Immigration Processing for 19 Non-European Countries Citing Security Concerns
Dec 03, 2025 01:41 pm CST
The Trump administration has suspended all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including green card and citizenship processing, citing national security concerns following recent incidents. The pause affects countries already under partial travel restrictions and requires thorough re-reviews of pending applications. This move represents a shift toward tightening legal immigration pathways alongside the administration's existing deportation efforts.
Afghan National Arrested for Bomb Threat in Texas One Day Before White House Shooting Incident
Nov 30, 2025 03:31 pm CST
An Afghan migrant who entered the US under the "Operation Allies Welcome" program was arrested for threatening to bomb a building in Fort Worth, Texas, just one day before another Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House. Mohammad Dawood Alokozay was taken into custody after posting a TikTok video allegedly showing bomb-making intentions, highlighting growing concerns about the vetting process for immigrants from Afghanistan following the 2021 US withdrawal.
Foreign Spouses Detained During Green Card Interviews: US Immigration Enforcement Separating Families
Nov 28, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Foreign-born spouses of US citizens are being detained during green card interviews as part of increased immigration enforcement. Multiple detentions have occurred at the San Diego immigration office since November, affecting families including those of military veterans. The practice represents a stringent application of immigration laws under the current administration's policy.
Trump's Third World Immigration Ban: Understanding the Policy and Its Historical Context
Nov 28, 2025 02:52 pm CST
President Trump has announced plans to suspend migration from "third-world countries" following security concerns. This article explores the meaning behind the term "third world," the countries targeted by Trump's immigration policies, and the broader implications of the administration's crackdown on migration from nations designated as "of Identified Concern," including the comprehensive review of Green Card holders from 19 specific countries.
Trump Announces Permanent Pause on Migration from Third World Countries Following White House Area Shooting
Nov 28, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Following a shooting near the White House by an Afghan national, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to permanently pause migration from all Third World countries. The controversial policy would terminate Biden-era admissions, deport immigrants deemed risks or public charges, and end federal benefits to non-citizens. This dramatic shift comes after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom was killed in the Washington incident, fueling Trump's claims about immigration threats to American society.
Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as US Suspends Visa Processing After DC Shooting Incident
Nov 28, 2025 04:57 am CST
The indefinite suspension of US visa processing for Afghan nationals following a shooting incident near the White House has left thousands of Afghan refugees in limbo. Many who fled Taliban persecution and have waited years for resettlement decisions now face increasing risks in temporary host countries like Pakistan, where deportations and harassment of Afghan refugees have intensified. Former government workers, journalists, and US allies fear persecution if forced to return to Afghanistan while their last path to safety appears closed.