Trump immigration policy
Understanding the "Clog The Toilet" Racist Campaign: How Far-Right Groups Targeted Indian H-1B Visa Holders
Sep 28, 2025 09:10 pm CST
Following President Trump's announcement of a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, far-right online groups launched "Operation Clog the Toilet," a coordinated racist campaign to prevent Indian tech workers from returning to the US by manipulating airline booking systems. The campaign artificially blocked seats on India-US flights, causing website crashes, ticket unavailability, and price surges, demonstrating how online hate can translate to real-world consequences for immigrant communities.
Racist Online Campaign Targets Indian H-1B Visa Holders Rushing Back to US After Trump Announcement
Sep 28, 2025 02:47 pm CST
Far-right trolls launched a coordinated online effort to block Indian H-1B visa holders from booking flights back to the US following Donald Trump's surprise $100,000 visa fee announcement. The campaign, called "clog the toilet," deliberately disrupted airline booking systems, forcing visa holders like software engineer Amrutha Tamanam to pay inflated prices for last-minute flights despite the White House later clarifying the fee wouldn't apply to current visa holders.
Elderly US Citizen Files $50 Million Claim After Violent Takedown by ICE Agents During Car Wash Raid
Sep 26, 2025 04:35 pm CST
A 79-year-old American citizen, Rafie Shouhed, has filed a $50 million claim against the US government after being violently restrained by ICE agents during a raid on his Los Angeles car wash. Surveillance footage shows masked agents throwing him to the ground and allegedly ignoring his pleas about a heart condition. Shouhed was detained for nearly 12 hours despite officers acknowledging his citizenship status, and later required hospital treatment for broken ribs, elbow injuries, and traumatic brain injury.
S Jaishankar Defends Global Workforce Reality as Trump's H-1B Visa Fees Impact Indian Professionals
Sep 26, 2025 03:56 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar advocates for a modern global workforce model amid US President Trump's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, which significantly impacts Indian tech professionals who make up 70% of visa recipients. As India manages trade challenges with the US, Jaishankar emphasizes that many nations cannot meet labor demands through local demographics alone, highlighting India's position as the world's largest source of emigrants.
73-Year-Old Sikh Woman Deported After 30 Years in US: Allegations of Mistreatment During ICE Detention
Sep 26, 2025 02:27 am CST
A 73-year-old Sikh grandmother from Punjab was deported to India after living in the US for 30 years. Her lawyer alleges she faced inhumane treatment in detention, including being denied basic facilities like a bed and shower despite having had knee surgeries. Despite faithfully reporting to immigration authorities for over a decade and having no criminal record, she was among 131 deportees on an ICE-chartered flight as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Impact on Indian Professionals and America's Future in Global Talent Competition
Sep 25, 2025 11:58 am CST
President Trump's implementation of a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has sparked intense debate within the Indian-American community. This article examines how this policy shift impacts Indian IT professionals, students planning careers in the US, and America's ability to attract global talent. Immigration experts and business leaders offer contrasting perspectives on whether this reform protects American jobs or undermines innovation and competitiveness in critical sectors like technology and healthcare.
'Return To US Within 24 Hours, Don't Leave': Meta, Microsoft To H-1B Visa Holders
Sep 21, 2025 02:12 am CST
Major companies such as Meta and Microsoft went into a huddle on Saturday morning and urged all their H-1B visa holders to not leave the US for at least 14 days.