All articles tagged with #immigration reform
Originally Published 18 days ago — by The Guardian
A Guatemalan man died of natural causes after being detained by ICE at Fort Bliss, Texas, while his wife was deported without seeing him again, raising concerns about inhumane conditions and medical neglect at detention facilities.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by USCIS (.gov)
The Department of Homeland Security is changing the H-1B visa selection process from a random lottery to a weighted system that favors higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers to better protect American workers' wages and job opportunities, effective February 27, 2026.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
Nenko Gantchev, a Bulgarian immigrant in Chicago, died in ICE custody in Michigan, raising concerns about medical neglect and detention conditions, with calls for an investigation into his death and treatment of detainees.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fortune
President Trump implemented a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, aiming to prioritize top talent, reduce abuse, and encourage countries to develop their own ecosystems, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy that could reshape global talent flows and national innovation strategies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Pillar
Senator Dick Durbin declined a lifetime achievement award from the Chicago Archdiocese amid controversy over his pro-choice stance, with some bishops opposing the honor due to his support for abortion rights. Cardinal Cupich initially defended the award, citing dialogue with politicians, but ultimately withdrew it following internal and Vatican pressure, highlighting ongoing tensions within the Catholic community over political and moral issues.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
Experts believe Trump's broad changes to the H-1B visa program, including a $100,000 fee and lottery restructuring, could hinder innovation, reduce the flow of skilled foreign workers, and negatively impact the U.S. economy by discouraging top talent from coming to the U.S. or staying long-term.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications and introduced a $1 million 'gold card' visa, aiming to reshape the U.S. visa system for highly skilled workers and investors, though these measures face legal challenges and criticism for exceeding presidential authority.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
The Trump administration proposed a new rule to limit the duration of stay for certain foreign students in the US, citing safety and oversight concerns, which could create bureaucratic hurdles and potentially deter international students, impacting US higher education and economy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Homeland Security (.gov)
The Trump Administration proposed a new rule to limit the duration foreign students, professors, and other visa holders can stay in the U.S., aiming to prevent visa abuse and improve oversight by setting a maximum stay of four years and requiring regular extensions and vetting. This move seeks to address concerns over indefinite stays and enhance national security, reversing a previous withdrawal of similar proposals by the Biden Administration.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and then faced criminal charges in the U.S., was detained again after the administration threatened to deport him to Uganda, sparking protests and legal battles. His case highlights ongoing issues with immigration enforcement and wrongful deportations under the Trump administration.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana helped secure the release of Mexican citizen Paola Clouatre from ICE detention after her deportation was halted, highlighting a rare instance of bipartisan support for an immigrant facing deportation amid increased enforcement efforts.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
An undocumented father of three Marines, Narciso Barranco, was forcibly detained by immigration agents in California, leading to public outcry and calls for reform, as he describes his experience and the community's support.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Miami Herald
A DACA recipient detained at the remote Alligator Alcatraz facility in Florida, with unclear reasons for his detention despite his legal status, reports poor conditions at the facility and raises concerns about access to legal representation and treatment of detainees.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
An Iranian mother detained by ICE in New Orleans was released after intervention by Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, highlighting community support and political advocacy in immigration cases involving long-term residents.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Diego Luna criticized Donald Trump's immigration policies on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', emphasizing the vital role immigrants play in building and sustaining the U.S., and highlighting the unfairness and harm caused by current enforcement measures, while expressing solidarity with immigrant communities.