Global Refuge Condemns Termination of Protections for Afghans in the U.S.

Global Refuge Condemns Termination of Protections for Afghans in the U.S.

Editorial credit: PradeepGaurs /shutterstock.com Baltimore M.D. — The new administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan was officially posted in the Federal Register this week. Though news reports and comments from White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials had suggested this outcome for more than a month, the official announcement represents a […]

Vacation Romance: Love or Immigration Opportunity?

Vacation Romance: Love or Immigration Opportunity?

By Sandy Connors Experiencing a vacation in the Caribbean often proves to be an enchanting journey filled with lush landscapes, vibrant cultures, and warm-hearted locals. It isn’t uncommon for tourists to find romance blossoming in such an inviting atmosphere. Yet, what begins as an idyllic love story can quickly become complex, especially when marriage and […]

“Trump Immigration Backlash” – Americans Recoil from Watching What Mass Deportation Looks Like in Trump’s America

“Trump Immigration Backlash” – Americans Recoil from Watching What Mass Deportation Looks Like in Trump’s America

Washington, DC: Americans are recoiling after experiencing the first months of the Trump administration’s mass detention and deportation assault across the country. Americans are witnessing the targeting of long-standing, law-abiding members of our communities, seeing families torn apart, and watching how due process rights and common-sense enforcement priorities are trampled in the process (see our “Trump’s America” map for a […]

Wisconsin Judge Indicted for Allegedly Aiding Immigrant in Evading ICE Arrest

Wisconsin Judge Indicted for Allegedly Aiding Immigrant in Evading ICE Arrest

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com  Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has been federally indicted on charges of obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest, following allegations that she aided an undocumented immigrant in evading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The indictment stems from an incident […]

Black People Follow God’s Rules More Than White People: An Analysis of Historical and Empirical Evidence

Black People Follow God’s Rules More Than White People: An Analysis of Historical and Empirical Evidence

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo by A.I  The claim that Black people follow God’s rules more than White people is not merely a provocative statement but one that finds considerable support in historical data, sociological studies, and the lived religious experiences of Black Americans. While it is essential to approach such a conclusion with […]

Refugee Status for White South Africans: Has President Trump Been Conned?

Refugee Status for White South Africans: Has President Trump Been Conned?

By Chris Tobias  In May 2025, the Trump administration granted refugee status to 59 white South Africans,  primarily Afrikaners, citing claims of racial persecution and violence in South Africa. This decision has sparked significant controversy, with critics questioning the validity of the persecution claims and the motivations behind the policy.  Background: The Refugee Admissions Pause […]

Invisible Gatekeepers: DHS’ Growing Use of AI in Immigration Decisions

Invisible Gatekeepers: DHS’ Growing Use of AI in Immigration Decisions

By Steven Hubbard, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Walter Cicchetti / shutterstock.com  The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On April 30, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the updated 2024 inventory […]

House Reconciliation Bill Would Supercharge Immigrant Detention and Effectively Eliminate Asylum for Most

House Reconciliation Bill Would Supercharge Immigrant Detention and Effectively Eliminate Asylum for Most

By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, IMMIGRATION IMPACT  The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On April 30, the House Judiciary Committee advanced a budget reconciliation bill which, if signed into law, would represent the single […]