Immigration: increased power for ICE, new medical restrictions, and expanding local operations

Nov 12 2025

In early November, the federal government expanded ICE’s powers, tightened health requirements for obtaining visas, proposed a new rule to require biometric data from everyone involved in immigration proceedings starting in 2026, and moved forward with the installation of new bases of operations in several states. These measures reinforce the administration’s focus on immigration control and surveillance. At the same time, cities such as New York are preparing for a possible increase in raids and mass deportations, while recent cases in Chicago highlight the growing fear in migrant communities, and local groups warn of the impact on working families.

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