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DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in US

The US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with fixed admission periods from September 15, 2026. Students seeking extra time for studies or OPT must apply for an Extension of Stay, while the post-study grace period has been…

The Economic Times

More than two dozen states sue Trump administration over disaster aid conditions

The lawsuit alleges the administration is compelling states to alter their election systems and assist DHS with immigration enforcement

The Independent UK

AI companies would need ‘kill switch’ under new bipartisan bill

The most powerful frontier artificial intelligence models would need a “kill switch” under new bipartisan legislation released days after a frontier model went rogue to hack another AI company. The bill, introduced Thursday, would also give the Department of Homeland Security new power to order model shutdowns, as AI labs…

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White House is already mad at DHS head Markwayne Mullin just months into the job: report

Secretary reportedly already the subject of ‘growing tensions’ over decisionmaking and messaging

The Independent UK

Kill switches for most powerful AI models proposed by Bipartisan bill — DHS could order throttling or full shutdown, with fines up to $20 million per day

The bill amends the Homeland Security Act and covers companies earning at least $500 million in annual revenue from a model trained with compute costing more than $100 million.

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Immigration Advocates Sue DHS Over New Fees for Vulnerable Immigrant Children

A coalition of immigration advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's decision to eliminate fee waivers for immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, arguing the policy unlawfully creates a financial barrier for abused, abandoned and neglected minors seeking legal protection in the…

Latin Times

The FBI has become ICE's co-conspirator

The bureau's refusal to investigate cases involving federal immigration officers makes it a partner in cover-up

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Woman Mistakenly Labeled 'Deported' Loses Social Security Benefits: SSA Now Wants the Money Back

A US citizen's Social Security benefits were suspended due to an alleged deportation status error despite having all documents, including a naturalisation citizenship certificate obtained 45 years ago.

International Business Times UK

Trump seizes on New Jersey election error to boost misleading fraud claims

Republicans have latched on to the announcement after Trump’s lie-laden speech, but experts say DHS’s data is ‘designed to create a false argument’

The Guardian - US

Passengers in Texas ICE shooting say officers not in danger, driver was parking when shots fired

Two witnesses have told a federal court the immigration agent who fatally shot a Mexican man in Houston on July 7 was in no danger of being run over

The Independent UK

Trump's DOJ Expands 'Largest Denaturalisation Effort Ever' by Targeting 10 Naturalised Criminals

The Trump administration intensifies its denaturalisation efforts, targeting 10 naturalised Americans accused of fraud and criminal activities, raising concerns about the scrutiny of old immigration files.

International Business Times UK

Ex-ICE Director Warns Agency Has 'a Problem' After 17 ICE Shootings, Blames Traffic Stops and Training

A former ICE director highlights operational issues following 17 shootings involving ICE officers, questioning the agency's tactics, training, and recruitment amid increased reliance on traffic stops.

International Business Times UK

Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Key Witness in Fatal Houston ICE Shooting

A federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting one of the key witnesses to the fatal shooting of a Mexican construction worker by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Houston, ensuring the man remains available as multiple investigations into the incident continue.

Latin Times

US universities urge international students to return before September 15 as DHS replaces ‘duration of status’ rule

US universities urge international students to return before mid-September. A new Department of Homeland Security rule replaces the duration of status system. This change will admit F and J visa holders for a fixed period. Students needing extensions must apply before their admission period expires. Institutions are updating procedures and…

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Passengers in Houston ICE shooting say agents rammed their van before firing

The newly released, handwritten statements by two men who saw Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s shooting say he never threatened ICE agents.

The Independent UK

Judge bars deportation of witness in fatal ICE shooting of Mexican homebuilder

A federal judge has barred the deportation of a witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by federal immigration officers a during a traffic stop in Houston

The Guardian - US

US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows

Guardian analysis shows officers arrested 43,138 people as quiet and steady operations ramp up across the country

Latin Times

DHS Says USCIS Will Resume Immigration Benefits for Cubans and Venezuelans

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is lifting adjudication holds on immigration benefits for Cubans and Venezuelans following a federal court ruling that invalidated the agency's previous policy memoranda.

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The Times of India

US student visa rules are changing on September 15: Who could be affected and how

The United States has overhauled its student visa framework, replacing the decades-old "Duration of Status" (D/S) system with fixed periods of admission for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.

The Times of India

US education groups slam DHS rule ending 'duration of status' for international students

Two leading US higher education organizations have strongly condemned the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) final rule ending the long-standing "Duration of Status" (D/S) policy for international students and exchange visitors, warning that it will create unnecessary bureaucracy, undermine academic decision-making and make the US less attractive to global talent.

Reason

A Man Died of COVID at This California Detention Center. A Judge Just Ordered Sweeping Improvements There.

A federal judge ordered sweeping improvements to conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California. Families say their loved ones died of neglect inside.

International Business Times UK

ICE's Camera Rollout Was Stalled for Years, but Two Fatal Shootings Have Finally Forced Its Hand

ICE faces intense scrutiny after two fatal shootings in July, prompting the agency to implement body cameras nationwide to increase transparency and accountability during enforcement operations.

Latin Times

FBI to Step Back From ICE Assault Investigations Amid Scrutiny of Agent Shootings: Report

Federal immigration enforcement has been thrust into the limelight after the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine

Ballotpedia

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill overhauling California’s public school governance

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The Guardian - US

ICE officers to use body cameras during vehicle stops, Trump ‘border czar’ says

Tom Homan’s comments come amid scrutiny over federal immigration agents’ fatal shooting of two men in six days

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