By:David L. Di Maria | Theconversation.com In early April 2025, the Trump administration terminated the immigration statuses of thousands of international students listed in a government database, meaning they no longer had legal permission to be in the country. Some students self-deported instead of facing deportation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it would reverse […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Jonah Elkowitz / shutterstock.com Trinidad and Tobago’s placement on various “red lists,” particularly those related to financial transparency and security concerns, reflects a serious challenge to its international standing. While the specifics of President Trump’s “red list” are subject to interpretation and shifting policy, the underlying issues that […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens This article delves into the origins of the strategy, its adaptation in modern settings, and the justification for its continued use, examining how it remains a powerful tool for gaining advantage, achieving dominance, or optimizing solutions in various scenarios. Origins of “Divide and Conquer” The phrase “Divide and Conquer” (Latin: Divide […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Immigration law in the United States has a long and complex history, particularly concerning when lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as green card holders, may be placed in deportation (removal) proceedings or subjected to expedited removal. One of the more controversial areas of immigration enforcement involves cases where an LPR […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa, priced at $5 million. This initiative aims to attract affluent individuals by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship in exchange […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Yesterday, NBC News highlighted, “Trump’s border czar is ‘begging’ for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says,” highlighting comments from Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) ahead of hearings and a vote in the committee today and tomorrow on a […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com Washington, DC : Despite the chaos, cruelty, and intentional strategy of the Trump administration to overwhelm sectors affected by its multiple and draconian executive orders on various fronts, not only on immigration, we still see examples of resistance even though the challenges are […]
Elon Musk and DOGE Officials Have Been Granted Unprecedented Access to Americans’ Personal Information, Flouting Federal Data Protection Laws DOGE’s Access to Classified Systems Risks Data Breaches and Hacks by Foreign Adversaries Read the Letter Here Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), alongside his Democratic Homeland Security Committee colleagues, sent a letter to the Acting Director of […]
By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla/ shutterstock.com President Donald Trump’s Executive orders have reignited discussions about similar policies, drawing parallels to post-9/11 actions. Introduction The September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center profoundly impacted U.S. policies, particularly concerning the treatment and perception of Muslim communities. In the aftermath, the government implemented […]
By Fisayo Okare, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Trump’s executive order has led to the immediate suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Another order aims to reinstate Remain in Mexico and terminate Temporary Protected Status. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related to immigration, which combined with his inaugural speech, […]
