A Limited Supreme Court Win for Trump's Voter Database Department of Homeland Security v. League of Women Voters won’t really impact the 2026 election. But 2028 is a different story. Reason · Sep 29
NFL Demands DHS Remove 'Weapon X' Brian Dawkins Video Used in Migrant-Caravan Post The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a social-media montage featuring Brian Dawkins after his 'Weapon X' footage was used in immigration messaging. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
‘No one is off the table’: Trump admin denies report of ICE pausing arrests of non-criminal illegal migrants The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dismissed a report that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were instructed to stop arresting illegal migrants who have no criminal convictions or pending charges, saying “no one is off the table.” The Times of India · Sep 27
Trump administration save database ruling by Supreme Court: Massive win for U.S. President, what does it mean for American electorates ahead of November mid-term elections 2026? SAVE is used to identify citizenship status to determine whether someone is eligible for benefits. In its ruling, the Supreme Court said the federal government "has an obligation to respond to requests from state and local election officials seeking to verify the citizenship of voters." The Economic Times · Sep 25
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use voter database before 2026 midterms. Why accuracy, privacy and false matches are under scrutiny The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to use the SAVE database for voter eligibility checks. This ruling follows a lower court's decision that blocked the expanded use of the system. Critics are concerned about the accuracy of federal records and the potential for wrongly flagged… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Trump Administration Turns to Supreme Court to 'Halt That Chaos' Over Third-Country Deportations The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene after an appeals court invalidated DHS guidance on third-country removals and required stronger procedural protections International Business Times UK · Sep 25
ICE Detainee With Diabetes Complained of Missing Insulin, Food and Water Before Death in Custody Carlos Josué Marchena Marchena died after being found unresponsive at a Louisiana immigration detention facility. His family alleged missed insulin, meals and water, while ICE said he received proper medical care. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Can't hastily deport to a third country: What US appeals court ruling says A US federal appeals court has ruled that immigrants facing deportation to countries where they have no ties must receive sufficient notice and a meaningful opportunity to challenge their removal before being sent there. A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit unanimously struck down… The Times of India · Sep 19
Trump’s ICE deportation push had one effect Minnesota teachers say they can’t ignore IN FOCUS: As state test results loom, educators warn that widespread absenteeism, trauma, and hundreds of school dropouts after Operation Metro Surge will take a toll on standard academic metrics. ‘Kids literally disappeared,’ one teacher said. Jasmine Fernández reports The Independent UK · Sep 19
ICE agent charged with shooting Venezuelan man through apartment door and lying about it A federal immigration officer charged with shooting a Venezuelan man last winter and lying about the circumstances The Independent UK · Sep 17
Alligator Alcatraz put immigrants in small cages to calm them down, DHS watchdog finds IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 14
'What a tragic fall from Singh is King': Congress slams 'weak Modi govt' over controversial US ad Congress has criticized the Modi government for its silence on a US Department of Homeland Security advertisement. The advertisement asked 'Mr Singh' to self-deport, sparking controversy and accusations of racism. Congress stated the Modi government appears weak and unable to advocate for India's interests. This incident follows previous instances of… The Economic Times · Sep 11
‘My grandpa’s name was Dan Singh’: Fox anchor Alec Nolan hits back at DHS post targeting ‘Mr Singh’ When Fox 7 Austin anchor Alec Nolan saw a US Department of Homeland Security post featuring a South Asian-looking truck driver identified only as “Mr Singh”, he did not see just another immigration meme. He saw his own family and condemned it. The Times of India · Sep 10
Trump backs H-1B visa fee proposal to boost American worker hiring and training President Trump proposed a new fee on H-1B visa petitions. This measure aims to encourage companies to hire American workers first. The Department of Homeland Security previously advanced a similar rule. This adjustment is proceeding through standard federal regulatory channels. The initiative supports a broader fiscal agenda favoring local personnel. The Economic Times · Sep 8
The Economic Times · Sep 7 H-1B fee hike: Trump plan could push cost above $200,000 A proposed $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions could raise sponsorship costs significantly. Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals, may face substantial financial impacts. This new charge is separate from a previously proposed $100,000 payment still under litigation. The Department of Homeland Security expects billions in revenue from this proposed fee.…
International Business Times UK · Sep 3 Alleged Internal Memo Reveals ICE Restricted Hospital Visits in What Advocates Label a Cruel 'Death Policy' An alleged ICE memo reportedly limits detainee hospital visits after a payment breakdown, prompting advocates to label it a 'death policy.' The situation raises concerns over detainee healthcare access
The Independent UK · Sep 1 DHS head Markwayne Mullin claims it’s Democrats and ‘fear-mongering’ that make ICE look bad Trump official insists federal agents would only deploy to polling locations to address active threats or execute existing warrants
Latin Times · Sep 1 ICE Just Tripled What It Pays Private Firms To Hunt Down Immigrants ICE sent $57.1M in new orders to 14 private tracking firms, nearly tripling payouts. Some also monitor migrant kids and chase deportee fines.
The Economic Times · Aug 30 H-4 EAD proposal explained: Who could lose work rights in the US and what happens next? In a potential policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has suggested ending H-4 EAD eligibility for spouses, significantly affecting many Indian families enduring extended green card delays. While individuals with existing H-4 EADs will maintain their work authorization for now, this proposal necessitates an extensive federal rulemaking timeline…
Reason · Aug 28 The CIA Is Making AI-Generated Reports for Local Police The CIA has been using artificial intelligence to write “open source intelligence” analyses, which are being distributed to local police via DHS “fusion centers,” according to documents obtained by Reason.
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 ICE Detention Security Guard Caught on Camera Robbing $5,000 Cash From Migrant Right Before Deportation A Miami detention centre guard was arrested for allegedly stealing £3,950 from a detainee, raising further concerns about the facility's management and contractor Akima Protective Services.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks in focus as Donald Trump administration proposes higher H-1B visa fee Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro and other IT stocks are in focus after the US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions. The charge would be additional to existing fees and could generate $8.8 billion annually, based on 85,000 petitions. The proposal is not final…
The Times of India · Aug 24 H-1B visa shock: Trump admin proposes hiking fee to over $100,000 The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed raising the fee for certain H-1B visa petitions to $103,265. The proposal, posted in the Federal Register on Monday, would turn the controversial $100,000 H-1B payment introduced by the Donald Trump administration last year into a formal regulatory requirement.
International Business Times · Aug 24 U.S. Colleges Are Losing International Students. Tighter Visa Rules Deepen the Decline. New international student enrollment dropped 17% in fall 2025 compared with the previous year.
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 More than 5,000 Ethiopian TPS Holders Face Impossible Choices After Judge Clears Deportation Protection Plan A US federal judge has lifted the hold on terminating Temporary Protected Status for 5,000 Ethiopian nationals, allowing deportation proceedings to commence unless alternative legal status is obtained.