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Immigration laws

US judge blocks Trump’s newest order limiting birthright citizenship

Justice Department attorneys argued that an injunction was inappropriate in this case, as Trump’s order was more narrow than the sweeping one the plaintiffs first sued over.
Justice Department attorneys argued that an injunction was inappropriate in this case, as Trump’s order was more narrow than the sweeping one the plaintiffs first sued over.

California lawmakers pass ban on shock gloves

The US Immigration and Checkpoint Enforcement (ICE) has faced criticism for aggressive tactics, including fatally shooting people over the past two years.
The US Immigration and Checkpoint Enforcement (ICE) has faced criticism for aggressive tactics, including fatally shooting people over the past two years.

US deports far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos back to UK

British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is pictured after his arrest by federal immigration agents at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is pictured after his arrest by federal immigration agents at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

US immigration agency explores purchasing robot dogs in enforcement tech push

The move comes as the agency faces questions over the use of force.
The move comes as the agency faces questions over the use of force.

Thai PM Anutin signs new deportation rules for foreigners who break the law

The regulation establishes formal procedures to make deportation decisions and inter-agency coordination faster and more effective.
The regulation establishes formal procedures to make deportation decisions and inter-agency coordination faster and more effective.

Why Trump is now trying to charge a $127,000 fee for H-1B visas

US President Donald Trump has argued that the H-1B has been exploited to displace American workers.
US President Donald Trump has argued that the H-1B has been exploited to displace American workers.

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide

Rights groups also say the crackdown has created an unsafe environment in the US, especially for ethnic minorities who have raised concerns about racial profiling.
Rights groups also say the crackdown has created an unsafe environment in the US, especially for ethnic minorities who have raised concerns about racial profiling.

Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum

Reports put the number of foreigners whose business and tourism visas is planned to be revoked at up to 200,000.
Reports put the number of foreigners whose business and tourism visas is planned to be revoked at up to 200,000.

Trend of foreigners leaving Japan may ‘accelerate’ under tighter visa rules

Rules to obtain permanent residency in Japan have also tightened recently.
Rules to obtain permanent residency in Japan have also tightened recently.

US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations

The judge said the Trump administration policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority.
The judge said the Trump administration policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority.

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