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Federal Judge Questions ICE’s 3,000-Agent ‘Operation Metro Surge’ in Minnesota
At a January 26 hearing, a federal judge pressed the Biden-appointed DOJ to justify the Trump administration’s deployment of 3,000 ICE and CBP officers to Minnesota. The state argues the surge is an unconstitutional attempt to coerce local officials into abandoning sanctuary policies; DOJ calls it routine immigration enforcement. The court’s impending decision could redefine the balance of power between states and Washington on immigration.
TSA to Roll Out Touchless-ID Facial Recognition at 65 U.S. Airports Ahead of 2026 World Cup
TSA announced it will expand its Touchless ID facial-recognition lanes to 65 airports before the 2026 World Cup, letting PreCheck passengers clear security by showing only their face. The agency touts shorter lines and fewer document touches, but lawmakers and privacy groups fear mission creep and data misuse, prompting a Senate bill that would set strict limits on biometric screening.
H-1B Visa Chaos Deepens as U.S. Consulates in India Show No Interview Slots Until 2027
All five U.S. consulates in India show “no available appointments” for H-1B visa stamping in 2026, with rescheduled dates slipping into 2027. New social-media vetting rules and the end of dropbox renewals have choked capacity, stranding workers abroad and forcing U.S. companies to rethink travel and staffing plans.