Emigration and immigration
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has faced criticism after immigration authorities raided a battery plant operated by Hyundai and detained over 300 foreign workers, including more than 300 South Koreans. The raid has sparked questions about Kemp's stance on immigration, as he has courted foreign investment to his state
Emigration and immigration
As the United States grapples with its immigration policies, several states are taking cues from Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" to expand detention space for immigrants. This move comes as President Donald Trump's immigration policy focuses on detaining and deporting individuals deemed "the worst of
Emigration and immigration
President Trump's international economic policies took a hit over the weekend, as hundreds of South Korean workers were arrested by U.S. immigration officials at a Hyundai factory in Georgia. The raid has highlighted a hurdle to boosting U.S. manufacturing jobs and underscores the tension between Trump&
Emigration and immigration
A petition for a writ of habeas corpus, filed by Adriano Maia dos Santos, a citizen of Brazil, has been granted, resulting in his immediate release from detention. The U.S. district court ruled that dos Santos, who was detained under 8 U.S.C. 1226, is subject to discretionary
Emigration and immigration
South Korean consular officials have wrapped up face-to-face meetings with Korean nationals detained in a recent immigration raid in Georgia, and are poised to initiate a process to secure their formal consent on their departure from the United States. The official, Cho Ki-joong, consul general at the Korean Embassy in
Emigration and immigration
Senator Ruben Gallego and his colleagues have opened a new investigation into the Trump administration's arrest, detention, and deportation of non-citizen service members, veterans, and military families. The lawmakers are demanding an explanation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) for these
Emigration and immigration
A weeklong operation between August 17 and 23 focused on enhancing public safety in Southeast Texas saw the arrest of 822 criminal aliens, transnational gang members, and child predators by ICE Houston. The operation is part of the Trump administration's focus on restoring public safety to local communities
Emigration and immigration
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the deployment of up to 40 Arkansas National Guard members to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in apprehending migrants at risk of deportation under the federal Title 32 program. The Guardsmen will be assigned to various locations in central Arkansas, including
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration has overseen a significant expansion of immigration detention facilities, more than tripling the budget for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Yet, despite having the resources to address the alarming conditions in these facilities, the administration appears to be ignoring the plight of immigrants. Investigations have revealed
Emigration and immigration
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has relied on federal funding to provide legal aid to victims of elder abuse, domestic violence, and child sexual and physical abuse for nearly a decade. However, the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs informed the nonprofit that it could no longer receive public crime
Emigration and immigration
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice inviting the general public and other federal agencies to comment on the proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. This collection of information pertains to the Application for
Emigration and immigration
U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the ongoing visa debate, suggesting that his administration may ease restrictions on foreign technical staff working in the U.S. while emphasizing the importance of complying with U.S. immigration laws. The proposal comes on the heels of an immigration raid
