Immigration laws

Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visas

The US President says his immigration crackdown and deportation drive aim to improve domestic security.

US V-P Vance blames immigration, problems of ‘assimilation’ for violence in France

Major protests gripped France on Oct 17, where the police clashed with demonstrators as nationwide marches against soaring inflation devolved into street violence, widespread looting and fires.

US Justice Department issues subpoenas in Ilhan Omar investigation

Messages of support for Democratic US Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota are displayed during a rally.

US rejects recommendation for ICE body cams to be automatically activated

The recommendation comes as US agencies face mounting scrutiny over enforcement tactics used in an immigration crackdown.

Why Trump is targeting green card path used by Microsoft, other tech firms

The Trump administration said it would suspend an immigration programme for multiple tech firms alleging widespread abuse of a worker visa system.

US freezes Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys green-card applications over alleged fraud

US Vice-President J.D. Vance answering questions at an Oct 8 White House press conference. He said Microsoft had laid off 6,000 American workers in 2025 while benefiting from 6,300 H-1B temporary worker visas and nearly 3,000 green cards.

Australian opposition party vows ‘biggest cut to immigration’ in country’s history

Australian opposition leader Angus Taylor said the move would prioritise skilled workers.

US pays US$950 million to buy California ICE jails from GEO Group

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is buying more detention facilities while continuing to contract with private companies to operate them.

Mexico sends troops after US says shots fired across border

A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicle patrols along the US-Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona.

Third S’porean added to US ‘worst of worst’ criminal list for coercing women into prostitution

Jing Emtage was arrested in May 2023 with her husband after a two-year investigation.

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