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08/22/2026

“Florida leads the nation with the most local law enforcement agencies with 287(g) agreements. As of last year, all 67 counties had signed cooperation agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the Florida Sheriffs Association.”

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5911838/ice-immigration-enforcement-local-police?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwdGRjcAT2itpwZG9mBWZkaWQWUM__XcBhqOjdDsmWvDAP6oFg423PvWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4AD5jwNhPjNn3RGqYQyBv1odIzliGLWYIhbXH8Do1XKyGzj-wJh8XrMtTlAg_aem_Dv5fJV7A4s9XyZJjS5WesQ

08/22/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/politics/judge-trump-75-country-visa-ban.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

The ruling from the Southern District of New York found that the policy went beyond Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal authority.

06/24/2026

“The cost of applying for American citizenship could nearly double under a new Trump administration proposal to hike fees as much as 80% and to stop discounting or waiving fees for the very poor.

Applying for naturalization, which is part of the process for becoming a citizen, currently costs $760 if the paperwork is submitted in person, and $710 if submitted online. The administration wants to raise those costs to $1,330, a 75% hike and $1,280, an 80% hike, respectively.

The announcement of the plan, which also includes raising by 80% costs for reconsideration of a denied application, comes about two weeks before the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday.”

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The cost of applying for American citizenship could nearly double under a new Trump administration proposal to hike fees as much as 80% and to stop discounting or waiving fees for the very poor.

Applying for naturalization, which is part of the process for becoming a citizen, currently costs $760 if the paperwork is submitted in person, and $710 if submitted online. The administration wants to raise those costs to $1,330, a 75% hike and $1,280, an 80% hike, respectively.

The announcement of the plan, which also includes raising by 80% costs for reconsideration of a denied application, comes about two weeks before the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday.

Read more: nbcnews.to/4aRTmGj

06/15/2026

Want Argentinian Citizenship? Argentina will offer citizenship in exchange for a significant investment.

"Golden passport schemes are immigration programs in which nations offer individuals citizenship in return for significant investments into certain sectors."

The nation’s forthcoming citizen by investment program will offer enticing perks “unlike anything else on the market,” immigration experts say.

06/11/2026

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2026/06/10/forbes-250-americas-most-successful-living-immigrants/?utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB

The Most Successful Living Immigrants list showcases those naturalized citizens who have made their mark on American business and culture.

05/07/2026

“The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support.

https://apnews.com/article/passports-unpaid-child-support-penalty-state-department-42d90cfa8a06ee349bb9145f668919b6?utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaARp7aFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeq26jbs7oNAmfVgCHbJWxzV0M3wf3Oi20RdIhga5JYUTTQkvUE7NlpwgJ5tw_aem_0TrvlabM9eiKKQqW323PhA

The State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support.

04/29/2026

“Appeals court rules against ICE’s mandatory detention policy.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/28/ice-mandatory-detention-appeals-court-ruling-00895115?fbclid=IwZnRzaARe9UBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEemchT6sRdb1HQmMu0ir4NsqL3-c3HDwVGJ5KwvQ97xx4bz9JxSbaspYi2hI0_aem_u7Z-53QDLL6CwNlOpVWx_g

The decision marks a split at the appeals court level, setting up the possibility for the issue to reach the Supreme Court.

04/01/2026

“Roughly 900,000 migrants who entered at the southern border using the app, CBP One, were generally allowed to remain in the US for two years and given "parole" from immigration laws to work in the country legally….. Tuesday's ruling restores status to individuals nationwide who received an email, or similar notification, from DHS cancelling their parole.”

Thousands of people who entered the US through a Biden-era parole programme using the CBP One entry app will have their status restored.

03/16/2026

“Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule that takes effect Monday, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers.

The rule bars immigrants who are asylum seekers, refugees or recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses.”

The rule bars immigrants who are asylum seekers, refugees or DACA recipients from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses.