20 U.S. States Sue to Block Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
U.S. Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, Affecting 30,700 Residents
DHS Ends All Family Reunification Parole Programs, Returns Parole to Case-by-Case Basis
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Homeland Security Void s TSA Union Contract, Sets New Labor Framework for 47,000 Screeners
DHS has voided TSA’s collective-bargaining agreement and will impose a new, management-driven labor framework next month, citing national-security needs. The change could reshape staffing at airport checkpoints nationwide and faces an immediate legal challenge from the AFGE union.
Appeals Court Blocks Mass Release of Immigrants Detained in Chicago ICE Crackdown
A federal appeals court has halted the ordered release of over 600 immigrants detained in a Chicago-area ICE crackdown, while allowing an oversight decree on arrest procedures to remain in force. The mixed ruling underscores an aggressive enforcement posture and creates ongoing uncertainty for affected workers and their employers.
Trump Administration Unveils $1 Million “Gold Card” for Fast-Track U.S. Residency
The White House opened applications for a “Gold Card” that grants U.S. permanent residency in exchange for a US $1 million payment, plus a US $15,000 processing fee. Officials claim the program will raise billions, while critics say it monetizes immigration and undercuts equity. Mobility managers are weighing the card’s usefulness for fast-tracking key talent.
Travel Industry Blasts Trump’s Social-Media Vetting Rule as Tourism Threat
The U.S. Travel Association, lawmakers and would-be tourists warn the planned social-media disclosure rule could shave billions from the U.S. visitor economy and complicate mobility planning for the 2026 World Cup.
California Border Strip Declared Military Zone, Granting Troops Arrest Powers
A newly declared military zone along California’s border hands U.S. troops authority to detain migrants, intensifying debate over the military’s role in immigration enforcement and potentially disrupting cross-border commerce.
Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Salvadoran Wrongfully Deported Under Trump Policy
A Maryland judge ordered ICE to release Kilmar Abrego García, faulting the government for illegal deportation tactics and prolonged detention. The decision could fuel broader challenges to fast-track removal policies affecting mixed-status families and employers.