The U.S. Justice Department is prosecuting Samuel Tunick for allegedly using a 'duress' password to wipe his phone during a border search, a first-known case of its kind in the U.S.
The Trump administration's immigration policies have significantly impacted non-U.S.-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens, leading to separations, fear of engagement with the system, and self-deportation. These individuals, historically a privileged class, now face increased scrutiny and delays, causing chaos for families, including those with military members.
The Trump administration's immigration policies have created significant challenges for non-U.S.-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens, leading to separations, fear of engaging with the system, and self-deportation. Increased scrutiny and policy changes affect even those in privileged immigration classes.
On July 4th, 150 individuals from 50 nations took the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens on the historic grounds of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, marking America's 250th birthday.
Following the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling, President Trump plans to ask Congress to legislate on the issue. Republican lawmakers have proposed bills to limit automatic citizenship, but the practice's scale is debated, with data suggesting fewer than 1% of births are to foreign mothers.
China has arrested a U.S. citizen, Min Zin, who heads a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The detention occurred on June 3 at Kunming airport, with sources citing the sensitivity of the case. The U.S. State Department confirmed awareness and is providing consular assistance.
Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, faces sentencing for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegal firearm possession, with prosecutors recommending 37 months in prison before likely deportation.
Senate Republicans released a budget resolution to fully fund ICE and CBP through the end of President Trump's term, using budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition. The measure sets a $70 billion cap per committee and faces a June 1 deadline. Democrats oppose funding after federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January, vowing to fight the bill.
New USCIS data shows a significant decline in U.S. citizenship applications and approvals following the implementation of stricter immigration policies and vetting processes under the second Trump administration.
