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Chicago Braces for Federal Troop Deployment This Weekend Amid Mounting Opposition

Chicago Braces for Federal Troop Deployment This Weekend Amid Mounting Opposition

Chicago Braces for Federal Troop Deployment This Weekend Amid Mounting Opposition Chicago is on high alert as federal law enforcement and ICE agents are reportedly set to begin deployment in the city as early as this weekend. This move marks a contentious escalation of federal policing in the Democratic-led metropolis, despite strong resistance from local authorities and ongoing legal challenges against the Trump administration. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to sending federal forces, labeling Chicago a ‘hellhole’ and citing…

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USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy

USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy

USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy In a significant policy shift, US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new measures to screen immigration applicants for “anti-Americanism,” a move that includes expanded social media vetting. Authorities confirmed the new policy on Tuesday, sparking immediate alarm among immigration advocates and legal experts who draw parallels to the McCarthy era. The updated guidelines empower immigration officers to investigate applicants for any “involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations” and “evidence of…

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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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