by Norma Ayoub | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last week, congressional Republicans passed a budget bill that delivers a staggering $150 billion in funding for immigration enforcement and border security. This massive infusion of cash gives the Trump administration the resources it needs to dramatically escalate...
by Norma Ayoub | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
A federal judge has ruled against a major Biden administration immigration policy that significantly restricted access to asylum at the U.S.–Mexico border. The policy—often called the “transit ban”—required most asylum seekers to first seek protection in...
by Norma Ayoub | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mass deportation may sound like a tough, straightforward solution to immigration challenges, but the reality is far more complex—and costly. Recent analysis reveals that the economic, social, and constitutional impacts of mass deportation are seriously harming the...
by Norma Ayoub | Jul 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
In light of recent immigration enforcement actions, it’s more important than ever to understand what is—and isn’t—legal when it comes to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) arrests. Here’s a breakdown of what immigrants and advocates need to know....
by Norma Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued a significant update to its visa processing policies, expanding the vetting and screening process for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa applicants — including student and exchange visitors. This announcement,...