ICE Intensifies Arrests at Immigration Courts as Part of Rapid Deportation Strategy
In a move that has caught the attention of immigrant rights organizations across the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased the number of arrests of immigrants outside immigration court hearings. In just the first few days of this week, at least 50 arrests were reported in cities including Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, Miami, […]
DHS Releases List of Sanctuary Cities Not Complying with Immigration Law
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently published an official list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, in compliance with a new Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump on April 28, 2025. This action is part of a federal effort to strengthen the enforcement of immigration laws across the country. Also read: “New […]
New Florida Law Regulates Advertising of Notary and Immigration Services
With the goal of preventing confusion and protecting consumers, the Florida State Legislature has passed HB 915, a law that introduces new restrictions on the advertising of notarial and immigration services. This law, which will go into effect on July 1, 2025, sets strict guidelines on how notaries who are not attorneys and individuals offering […]
2025 Tax Reform: What Does the New Tax Plan Propose?
The new tax bill promoted by former President Donald Trump, currently under debate in the U.S. Senate, proposes a series of significant changes to the country’s tax policy. Among the most notable elements are a substantial tax cut for high-income earners, a potential increase in the federal deficit, and cuts to key social programs such […]
Differences Between TPS and Asylum: What Venezuelans in the U.S. Need to Know
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals has sparked concern and uncertainty among thousands currently living in the country under this program. To better understand the impact of this ruling, it’s essential to distinguish between TPS and asylum—two legal protections available to migrants in vulnerable situations, […]
Remittance Tax in the U.S.: Risks of Fraud, Crime, and Harm to Families
The recent approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill proposing a 3.5% tax on remittance transfers has raised alarms among experts and economists on both sides of the border. The measure, part of a legislative plan promoted by former President Donald Trump, still needs to be reviewed by the Senate, but it […]
Judge Orders Repatriation of Guatemalan Unjustly Deported by U.S. Immigration Authorities
In a recent court ruling, a U.S. federal district judge has ordered the government to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan citizen identified as “O. C. G.,” who was unjustly deported first to Mexico and then to Guatemala, despite having applied for asylum and expressed a credible fear for his safety. This case marks at […]
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, aimed at strengthening the verification of citizenship and immigration status nationwide. This enhancement seeks to provide state and local authorities with a reliable and efficient tool to confirm the eligibility of individuals registered to […]
Immigration in the U.S. 2025: Undocumented Population Rises and Key Policies Shift
U.S. immigration policy is at a pivotal moment. In 2025, the government has ramped up efforts to reform the immigration system, with some of these measures currently under review by the Supreme Court—potentially leading to major changes in the coming decades. One of the most controversial measures under debate is an executive order aimed at […]
Supreme Court Upholds End of Temporary Protection for Venezuelans in the U.S.
On May 19, 2025, the United States Supreme Court approved an emergency request filed by former President Donald Trump’s administration to reverse a measure that had granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to more than 300,000 Venezuelan nationals. This decision allows the government to move forward with eliminating these immigration protections, which were initially established during […]
