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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Under Fire: Judge Demands Clarity Amid Rights Violation Claims

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Under Fire: Judge Demands Clarity Amid Rights Violation Claims

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Under Fire: Judge Demands Clarity Amid Rights Violation Claims A federal judge in Miami has pushed for greater clarity in the contentious legal battle surrounding the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, yesterday declined to issue an immediate restraining order but demanded civil rights attorneys refile their complaint as a request for a preliminary injunction, setting an in-person court hearing for August…

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Resumption of Student Visas: Enhanced Social Media Vetting and its Implications

Resumption of Student Visas: Enhanced Social Media Vetting and its Implications

Resumption of Student Visas: Enhanced Social Media Vetting and its Implications The U.S. State Department announced the resumption of student visa processing, a move welcomed by international students after a period of suspension. However, this resumption comes with a significant caveat: all applicants are now required to make their social media accounts publicly accessible for government review. The department’s statement clarifies that consular officers will scrutinize social media posts and messages for any indication of hostility toward the United States,…

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