Filipino migrant caregivers in the US, crucial in the healthcare sector, face uncertainty and exploitation due to the Trump administration's chaotic immigration policies, including a controversial green card memo.
Federal agents raided the homes of three Southern California immigration activists, including VC Defensa leader Leonardo Martinez, alleging a campaign to harass the group. Activists and their lawyer claim the raids are intimidation tactics, while DHS cites previous arrests for ambushing federal officers.
US Congress approved funding for Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, ending a 75-day partial government shutdown — the longest in US history. The measure funds key agencies through September 30 but does not include new immigration or border enforcement money, leaving the political dispute unresolved. Sent to President Trump for signature.
