Immigration
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State Department Slows Visas Despite Federal Ban Repeal
Thousands of immigrants remain stranded abroad despite a federal judge lifting a sweeping visa ban, as new embassy training creates fresh processing delays.
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Homeland Security deploys armed agents to residential doors in voter integrity sweep
Armed Department of Homeland Security agents are conducting residential visits across multiple states to investigate potential noncitizen voters ahead of the midterms.
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JD Vance Defends Record in CBS Town Hall Amid Voter Pushback on Costs and Iran
Vice President JD Vance faced sharp questions on gas prices, immigration rhetoric, and the Iran war during a CBS News town hall in Michigan.
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Mayor Mamdani Decries ICE Tactics After Agent Shoots Driver in Manhattan
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says ICE agents in plainclothes resembled mass shooters during a violent enforcement operation that left a man wounded.
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Judge Blocks Removal of Bronx Resident Wounded During ICE Encounter
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Oscar Bergal, who was shot by ICE agents in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car.
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US Immigration Enforcement Targets Children in Surge
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 8,500 children during Donald Trump’s second term, sparking legal challenges over hotel detentions and raids.
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Quebec Votes in Election Set to Return Separatists to Power After Decade
Quebec voters head to the polls in an election expected to return the separatist Parti Québécois to power under leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.
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ICE Bans High-Speed Chases and Mandates Strict Vehicle Stop Training
A new internal memo from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement bans high-speed pursuits and restricts vehicle stops to specifically trained personnel.
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Indiana ICE Sweep Yields 426 Arrests as Senator Banks Pushes to Codify Federal Powers
A 426-arrest ICE operation in Indiana has intensified Capitol Hill debates over making executive immigration crackdowns permanent federal law.
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Canadian MP Calls for Deportation of Alleged Bishnoi Gang Members
Conservative MP Brad Vis has demanded the federal government deport individuals on temporary visas linked to the Bishnoi gang, citing rising extortion and violence.
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Singapore Updates MyICA App to Include Enhanced Arrival Card Features
Starting Sept 30, travellers can access the enhanced Singapore Arrival Card via the MyICA app, featuring new language support and passport scanning for autofill.
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States, Cities Sue to Block Trump Administration’s New ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule
New York and 21 other states have filed a lawsuit to block a Trump administration rule that expands the ‘public charge’ criteria for green card and visa applicants.
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Federal Agents Apprehend SCSU Student-Athlete During Tweed New Haven Airport Operation
Federal agents arrested an SCSU basketball player at Tweed New Haven Airport, highlighting growing concerns over ICE’s increased access to local regional facilities.
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Ireland Moves to Tighten Citizenship Requirements
Ireland’s new Citizenship Amendment Bill extends naturalization residency to eight years and mandates language tests to ensure deeper social integration.

