BIA Decision Strips Immigration Judges of Bond Authority, All but Guaranteeing Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants

BIA Decision Strips Immigration Judges of Bond Authority, All but Guaranteeing Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants

By: Rebecca Cassler | American Immigration Council On September 5, the Trump administration took yet another step to punish undocumented people in the United States. In Matter of Yajure Hurtado, the Board of Immigration Appeals proclaimed that any person who crossed the border unlawfully and is later taken into immigration detention is no longer eligible for […]

Trump’s Immigration Actions Are Taking a Toll on Local Economies – Here’s What the Data Says So Far

Trump’s Immigration Actions Are Taking a Toll on Local Economies – Here’s What the Data Says So Far

By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org Seven months into President Trump’s term, immigration enforcement operations continue to ramp up, and the broader economic impacts are beginning to come into view. Rather than focus on the “worst of the worst,” the Trump administration has increasingly targeted worksites for immigration raids, picking up delivery drivers, street vendors, farmworkers, meatpackers, […]

This Back to School Season, Mass Deportation Instills Fear Instead of Well-Being Among Immigrant Kids

This Back to School Season, Mass Deportation Instills Fear Instead of Well-Being Among Immigrant Kids

By: americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Stephanie Kenner / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Across the country, the high costs of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda are becoming increasingly clear, from disruptions in key American industries to strains on local communities, as highlighted in a new economic analysis released last week. Yet the impact reaches beyond financial […]

A Backdoor for Immigration Enforcement: Why Trump’s Federal Takeover of D.C. Matters

A Backdoor for Immigration Enforcement: Why Trump’s Federal Takeover of D.C. Matters

By: Dara Lind | americanimmigrationcouncil.org| Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / Shutterstock.com One week into the federal takeover of Washington, D.C., it’s becoming increasingly clear that this is yet another front in the Trump administration’s war on immigrants and the communities that welcome them. The Trump administration’s 30-day federalization of the capital and mobilization of the D.C. […]

ICE Arrests Maine Police Reserve Officer Amid Dispute Over Visa Status

ICE Arrests Maine Police Reserve Officer Amid Dispute Over Visa Status

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 […]

The Legacy of Fernande Valmé: A Lifelong Mission to Serve and Support Those in Need

The Legacy of Fernande Valmé: A Lifelong Mission to Serve and Support Those in Need

By Staff Writer | Photos courtesy of Fernande Valmé Ministries Fernande Valmé (1924-2008) was a dedicated missionary, humanitarian, and the founder of Fernande Valmé Ministries, an organization built on faith and a mission to help those in desperate need around the world. Her life’s work was deeply rooted in her Christian values, specifically the teachings […]

The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda

The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda

By Nayna Gupta, 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. As we near the one-month mark of the new Trump administration, it is clear that the president’s thinly veiled threats of […]

Gratitude in Action: Estate Planning Strategies for Charitable Giving

Gratitude in Action: Estate Planning Strategies for Charitable Giving

The holiday season is a time of reflection, gratitude, and generosity. It’s the perfect opportunity to consider how your estate planning can embody these values by supporting causes close to your heart. Incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan not only creates a meaningful legacy but also offers potential financial benefits for your loved ones […]