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World Cup Immigration Questions Answered: ICE, Visa Denials, and Iran World Cup Immigration Questions Answered: ICE, Visa Denials, and Iran

“We want to unite the world, and we will unite the world next year…So again, everyone will be welcome, be…

Federal Court Blocks Sweeping Pause on Legal Immigration for Nationals of 39 Countries Federal Court Blocks Sweeping Pause on Legal Immigration for Nationals of 39 Countries
  • Blog
  • June 8, 2026

Historically, when a person applies for a benefit from America’s legal immigration agency (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), a government official reviews the application…

Mullin’s Proposal to Pull Customs From ‘Sanctuary City’ Airports Would Be a Disaster. There’s a Better Way Forward.  Mullin’s Proposal to Pull Customs From ‘Sanctuary City’ Airports Would Be a Disaster. There’s a Better Way Forward. 

U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin faced hard questions from members of Congress this week as he doubled down on threats…

The Trump Administration Stopped Processing Certain Green Card Applications. Our FOIA Found What Happened Next. The Trump Administration Stopped Processing Certain Green Card Applications. Our FOIA Found What Happened Next.

Under the second Trump administration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has repeatedly paused the processing of applications for all types of immigration benefits,…

ICE Doesn’t Want the Public to See What Happens in Its Detention Centers ICE Doesn’t Want the Public to See What Happens in Its Detention Centers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) often uses secrecy to conceal its own shortcomings. The latest example of the agency’s elusive behavior came this…

New USCIS Memo May Force More Green Card Applicants to Apply from Abroad, Causing Chaos and Confusion New USCIS Memo May Force More Green Card Applicants to Apply from Abroad, Causing Chaos and Confusion

Update: The text and headline of this post were updated on June 1, 2026, to reflect recent statements made by USCIS. On May…

World Cup Immigration Questions Answered: ICE, Visa Denials, and Iran World Cup Immigration Questions Answered: ICE, Visa Denials, and Iran

“We want to unite the world, and we will unite the world next year…So again, everyone will be welcome, be…

Federal Court Blocks Sweeping Pause on Legal Immigration for Nationals of 39 Countries Federal Court Blocks Sweeping Pause on Legal Immigration for Nationals of 39 Countries
  • Blog
  • June 8, 2026

Historically, when a person applies for a benefit from America’s legal immigration agency (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), a government official reviews the application…

Mullin’s Proposal to Pull Customs From ‘Sanctuary City’ Airports Would Be a Disaster. There’s a Better Way Forward.  Mullin’s Proposal to Pull Customs From ‘Sanctuary City’ Airports Would Be a Disaster. There’s a Better Way Forward. 

U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin faced hard questions from members of Congress this week as he doubled down on threats…

The Trump Administration Stopped Processing Certain Green Card Applications. Our FOIA Found What Happened Next. The Trump Administration Stopped Processing Certain Green Card Applications. Our FOIA Found What Happened Next.

Under the second Trump administration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has repeatedly paused the processing of applications for all types of immigration benefits,…

ICE Doesn’t Want the Public to See What Happens in Its Detention Centers ICE Doesn’t Want the Public to See What Happens in Its Detention Centers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) often uses secrecy to conceal its own shortcomings. The latest example of the agency’s elusive behavior came this…

New USCIS Memo May Force More Green Card Applicants to Apply from Abroad, Causing Chaos and Confusion New USCIS Memo May Force More Green Card Applicants to Apply from Abroad, Causing Chaos and Confusion

Update: The text and headline of this post were updated on June 1, 2026, to reflect recent statements made by USCIS. On May…

What’s in the Secure America Act? What’s in the Secure America Act?

Congress passed the Secure America Act in June 2026, allocating $69.5 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through 2029 using the reconciliation process. The law dramatically expands federal immigration enforcement funding while limiting congressional oversight and bypassing the traditional appropriations process.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these prosecutions, the individuals who are subjected to them, and how the government’s rationale for carrying them out is not supported by the data.

Immigration Detainers: An Overview Immigration Detainers: An Overview

This fact sheet explains detainers, how they are used by federal and local enforcement, and the impact they have on immigrants.

From Field to Fork: The Economic Impact of Immigrants on Texas’ Food Industry  From Field to Fork: The Economic Impact of Immigrants on Texas’ Food Industry 

New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role that immigrants play in Texas’ food sectors, including agriculture. The new report, From Field…

Restoring Credibility and Humanity Restoring Credibility and Humanity

A new framework for U.S. immigration enforcement that prioritizes public safety, fairness, accountability, and humane, proportionate consequences.

Which Countries Do Immigrant Healthcare Workers Come From? Which Countries Do Immigrant Healthcare Workers Come From?

Immigrants make up at least one in six healthcare workers (18.8%) in the United States. We break down the more than 3.1 million immigrant healthcare workers by…