Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses itPresident Donald Trump is rethinking a massive fund for his allies. The Justice Department has paused its implementation following a court ...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdownThe Trump administration is shifting from public, aggressive immigration enforcement tactics to a quieter approach, despite maintaining hig...
02 May, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
US: Florida proposal to bar immigrant students from colleges faces oppositionFlorida immigrant rights groups are opposing proposed education rules that would require proof of citizenship or lawful presence for enroll...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Federal judge Kathleen Williams orders Florida to empty ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in 60 days, citing environmental impactA US court stopped new detentions at Alligator Alcatraz. The court ordered partial dismantling of the facility. The detention site is in th...
22 Aug, 2025, 01.05 PM IST
Who has legal custody of hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees? Judge mounts heat on officials to produce immigration agreementsA federal judge has mandated Florida and federal authorities to disclose agreements clarifying which entity holds legal authority at "Allig...
05 Aug, 2025, 04.57 AM IST
Supreme Court blocks Florida Immigration Law: What it means and will the state keep fighting it?Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who is spearheading the state's defense of the immigration law, had requested both the 11th U.S. C...
10 Jul, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
Big blow to Trump as Supreme Court declines to let Florida enforce its controversial immigration lawThe US Supreme Court rejected Florida's emergency bid to let it enforce a controversial immigration law that would ban illegal immigrants f...
10 Jul, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Trump revives old program, allowing local police to enforce immigration lawsThe Trump administration aggressively expanded the 287(g) program, delegating immigration enforcement to local law enforcement. ICE signed ...
21 May, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
Some GOP states are targeting driver's licences issued to immigrants illegally in USSeveral GOP states are enacting laws targeting driving licenses for undocumented immigrants. Florida has already invalidated some out-of-st...
22 Apr, 2025, 03.56 PM IST
Can university police act as ICE agents? What international students need to knowWhile university police generally lack federal immigration powers, Florida universities are now collaborating with ICE under 287(g) agreeme...
15 Apr, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
Child labor to be permitted in Florida? State debates as jobs go vacant following departure of undocumented immigrantsFlorida is considering reducing child labor protections to address labor shortages caused by tighter immigration laws. A proposed bill woul...
26 Mar, 2025, 12.25 AM IST
Donald Trump is signing up local law officers to help with immigration enforcementThe Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in suburban Indianapolis is set to collaborate with federal immigration authorities under President Tr...
08 Feb, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it nextA Florida law requiring hospitals to ask patients about their immigration status has instilled fear among immigrants, leading many to avoid...
16 Sep, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
Civil rights groups sue Florida officials over new immigration lawThe legislation that DeSantis, a Republican, signed into law in May bolsters his migrant relocation program and limits social services for ...
18 Jul, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
Indian-American Mary Thomas announces US Congressional bidIndian-American Mary Thomas, a government attorney in Florida, has said that she will run for the Congressional elections in November 2016.
29 Jul, 2015, 11.22 AM IST