By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Brian Jason / Shutterstock.com A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a sweeping ruling that blocks the Trump administration’s move to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Key Ruling Details – U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson, a […]
Editorial credit: Lyonstock / Shutterstock.com U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that will enhance our capability to screen and vet family-based immigrant visa petitions. This update explains requirements and adjudication of these petitions, including eligibility criteria, filing, interviews, and decisions. Fraudulent, frivolous, or otherwise non-meritorious family-based immigrant visa petitions erode confidence in family-based pathways to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status […]
By: Janet Howard In the diverse fabric of American society, immigrants have long been the silent architects of resilience, service, and sacrifice. Among them was Police Officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi-born New Yorker who lived and died embodying the values of duty, courage, and compassion. On July 28, 2025, Officer Islam was killed in the […]
By Mary Campell OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — A controversy is unfolding in this coastal resort town after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested reserve Officer Jon‑Luke Evans on July 25, 2025, for allegedly overstaying his visa and attempting to purchase a firearm for use in his seasonal policing duties. Federal Position ICE contends that […]
By: Americasvoice.org Washington, DC — As the Donald Trump/Stephen Miller mass deportation crusade marches on, America’s Voice continues to ask, “At what cost” to the American economy is the Trump administration willing to go to purge America of immigrants? As key industry and economic voices highlight below, the costs of mass deportation include the vitality of key […]
By Anne Webster Facing overwhelming financial challenges can be one of life’s most stressful experiences, often accompanied by feelings of anxiety, shame, and uncertainty. This report is designed to serve as an exhaustive, expert-level guide for individuals and families navigating the complexities of unmanageable debt. Its purpose is to provide clarity and strategic direction, moving […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In recent years, a growing number of American citizens—many of them children of immigrants, middle-class families seeking value, or globally mobile professionals—have turned to international school systems for their pre-college education. From Finland’s egalitarian model to Germany’s tuition-free rigor, from Singapore’s STEM-focused curriculum to France’s classical liberal arts tradition, these American […]
By Anne Webster A compelling narrative has begun to capture the American imagination: the idea of millions of U.S. citizens obtaining a superior, often free, pre-college education in other countries, then returning to outperform their peers in American universities. This vision speaks to anxieties about the cost and quality of domestic schooling and the promise […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com The pre-dawn raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across New York City in July 2025, which culminated in the arrest of 56 Irish nationals, represent far more than a routine enforcement action. This calculated operation, executed under the renewed hardline immigration policies […]
Approximately 35 men and 21 women were taken into custody by ICE in Irish American strongholds of Boston, New York and New Jersey. Most of those taken into custody were young individuals who had overstayed their tourist visas, residing unlawfully in the country. Context and Enforcement Priorities Recent reporting confirms that at least 56 Irish […]