Immigration Updates Archives

Immigration: protests, recent court rulings, and increased federal operations

Dec 03 2025

In the last two weeks of November, various cities across the country saw an increase in immigration raids, temporary suspensions of asylum decisions, community protests against mass detentions, and court rulings that reinstated protections for young people and vulnerable individuals. At the same time, local authorities reported an intensification of ICE and Border Patrol operations, while advocacy organizations and groups warn of the impact on migrant families, students, and protection seekers across the country.

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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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Immigration: end of automatic extensions, mandatory electronic payments, and home surveillance

Oct 30 2025

In the last weeks of October, the federal government implemented changes that directly impact millions of migrants and workers in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security eliminated automatic work permit extensions, USCIS imposed mandatory electronic payments, and technology companies signed agreements that could facilitate police access to home security cameras. Meanwhile, the partial government shutdown threatens to delay basic services and social assistance benefits.

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Immigration: National Guard in Chicago, TPS for Venezuelans at risk, and protests against the detention of minors

Oct 15 2025

In early October, immigration control measures intensified in the United States, with military deployments in Chicago, court rulings affecting thousands of people with TPS, and new allegations about the treatment of migrant minors. At the same time, catholic leaders are calling for support for immigrant communities in the face of a climate of fear and criminalization.

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The latest on immigration: Use of force by ICE agents, changes in visa fees, and immigration cases

Oct 01 2025

The last two weeks of September have been marked by updates to some immigration and visa process fees, as well as shootings, deaths tied to ICE operations, hunger strikes and protests in detention centers, and growing scrutiny over the use of force in courts and communities.

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The latest on immigration: Federal takeover of Washington, D.C., ruling against TPS, and new vetting for “anti-American ideology”

Sep 03 2025

Over the past two weeks, measures directly affecting migrant communities have been intensified. The federal takeover of Washington, D.C., has forced local police to collaborate with ICE and has generated fear in entire neighborhoods; a Ninth Circuit ruling allows TPS to be terminated for people from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua; and new USCIS guidelines mandate reviewing social media for “anti-American ideology” and expanding the criteria for “good moral character” for those seeking to become U.S. citizens.

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The latest on immigration – August 13, 2025: New visa restrictions, $15,000 deposit, and warning to DACA recipients

Aug 15 2025

In the last two weeks, the federal government has tightened immigration policies that affect both entry and stay in the United States. Among the measures are new visa restrictions, the return of mandatory interviews for most renewals, a deposit of up to $15,000 for certain visitors, and a message that increases uncertainty for DACA recipients.

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The latest on immigration: More expensive visas, increased raids, and less transparency in the courts

Jul 30 2025

In the second half of July, immigration operations intensified, and measures were announced that could affect millions of people. A new $250 fee for non-immigrant visas was announced, arrests of young people with DACA status increased, and transparency in the courts was called into question. At the same time, legislative proposals related to immigration are moving forward, and concerns about conditions in detention centers are growing.

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The latest on Immigration: law passed, TPS canceled, and detention center under scrutiny (July 15, 2025)

Jul 15 2025

During the first half of July, far-reaching measures were announced that could affect migrant families across the country. A presidential order on birthright citizenship was blocked in court, while a new federal law was passed that increases the budget for detention and deportation and imposes new fees on immigration procedures. In addition, protections for people from Honduras and Nicaragua were eliminated, and historic delays were reported in the replacement of Green Cards.

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June 25, 2025 | The latest on immigration

Jun 25 2025

This is a summary of the most relevant immigration news from June 19 to June 25, 2025. This week, the federal government has intensified its deportation policy through new workplace raids, the use of health data for immigration purposes, and the presence of undercover agents in public spaces. At the same time, communities and local governments have begun to respond with protests, lawsuits, and calls for the protection of civil rights.

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