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Indian-origin jazz guitarist, green-card holder grandmother detained by ICE in US

Two Indian-origin residents have faced detention by US immigration authorities amid tighter enforcement under the Trump administration. Jazz guitarist Pritesh Walia was released after 14 days, while green-card holder Venkata Vasamsetty remains in custody as her lawyers challenge her detention.

The Economic Times

ICE agents could be given legal insurance – what we know

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The Independent UK

Indian-origin woman detained by ICE with ‘no warning’ after 27 years in US

The case against Venkata Vasamsetty was dismissed by an immigration judge on 19 May this year

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: One Nation’s David Farley on the migrants his party wants

One Nation is very much centre stage of the political debate, with Pauline Hanson calling for a harder line on immigration, and for Australia’s superannuation rules to be “lightened up a bit” so people could access their retirement savings early.

The Conversation

US Visa Bulletin explained: What it is, why it matters and how to read it

The US Visa Bulletin is a key monthly update for Green Card applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current. Here’s what the bulletin means, who needs to track it, and how to read its filing and final action dates.

The Economic Times

The American Dream now comes with a survival guide

Tighter US student visa and immigration rules are making Asian students reconsider America as their preferred study destination. Growing uncertainty could push talent towards countries such as the UK and Australia, potentially weakening the US skilled workforce, innovation and economic growth.

The Economic Times

Green Card holder who spent 30 years in US detained even after court case was terminated: Indian-origin grandma had no criminal record, & her daughter is an immigration lawyer

Venkata Vasamsetty, a Green Card holder, has recently been detained by US immigration officials despite having previously won a case that ended her removal proceedings. Her prolonged absence from the US stemmed from her father's health issues and her own medical conditions. With her family's passionate push for her release,…

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ICE proposes legal insurance to shield local officers making immigration arrests

Under the plan, officers would purchase insurance covering up to $500,000 in personal liability

The Independent UK

The Board Just Reversed a Rule DACA Families Relied On for 14 Years — It Can Now Trigger a Reentry Ban

A new BIA ruling lets advance parole travel trigger 3- or 10-year reentry bars for some DACA, TPS and green card holders, effective immediately.

Latin Times

Indian-origin grandmother with Green Card detained by ICE after living in the US for 30 years. Her daughter is an immigration attorney

Venkata Vasamsetty, who has lived in the US for 30 years and is a Green Card holder, has been detained by ICE in a bizarre case of immigration while her daughter Yashaswini Vasamsetty is an employment-based immigration attorney licensed in Texas and New Jersey. Yashaswini's friend Zoe Ji Wilson shared…

The Times of India

AG Blanche Still Won't Rule Out ICE at the Polls During Election Day — Why This Matters to Latino Voters

Attorney General Todd Blanche still won't rule out ICE at polling places. A court fight and new DHS letters show why Latino voters remain uneasy.

Latin Times

Trump's GOP Support Slides as Republicans Grow More Pessimistic About Economy: His Latino Voters Are Also Turning on Him

President Donald Trump is heading into the final stretch before the midterm elections with an increasingly complicated problem: support is softening inside his own party at the same time that Latino voters, a key part of the coalition that helped return him to the White House, are showing significant dissatisfaction…

Latin Times

L.A.’s Fashion District Feels Like a Ghost Town a Year After the Raids

“For Lease” signs dot once-busy storefronts, where immigration raids led to a drop in foot traffic and fear among workers and shoppers.

Capital & Main

Indian Embassy seeks urgent legal assistance for citizens facing challenges in Mongolia

The Embassy of India in Ulaanbaatar has invited lawyers and law firms to join its panel to provide legal assistance to Indian citizens in Mongolia. The panel will cover criminal cases, bail, immigration, labour disputes and other legal matters. Applicants must have relevant experience, knowledge of Mongolian laws and fluency…

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International Business Times UK

Leaked Text Messages Show ICE Officers Used Derogatory Slur 'Tonks' to Target Los Angeles Migrants

Court documents reveal ICE agents used derogatory terms like 'tonks' and 'wet' during Los Angeles operations, sparking allegations of racial profiling in the Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem lawsuit.

International Business Times UK

Big Tech Layoffs: Visa Holders Leave Major Companies Over Job Security and Economic Uncertainty

Big Tech layoffs are driving foreign workers on US visas to quit firms like Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle, trading marquee names for perceived stability, entrepreneurship or life abroad.

The Times of India

Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia released from ICE custody after 14 days: 'When you are sitting in a detention facility, the world feels very small'

Jazz musician Pritesh Walia, who was arrested by ICE for alleged visa overstay, released a video announcing that he was back home on bond while his immigration case was still going on. The Indian musician said the 14 days in the ICE detention felt like the most difficult time, as…

Latin Times

Democrats Debate Whether Abolishing ICE Could Hurt at the Polls: 'Get to the Business of Winning Races'

Louisiana DNC member Michele Johnson, who proposed abolishing ICE, argued that Democrats risk losing voters' trust by appearing overly cautious.

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Latin Times

Homeland Security Agents Were Pulled From Major Criminal Investigations to Hunt for Noncitizen Voters: Report

The study by ProPublica found that, starting in early 2025, Homeland Security Investigations reassigned more than 6,000 agents to immigration enforcement

The Guardian - UK

Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion

Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejected

Reason

Bloodright Citizenship (Citizenship by Descent): Who Decides?

An excerpt from Friday's concurrence in Guerra Quezada v. U.S., by Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho: The Constitution vests Congress—not… The post Bloodright Citizenship (Citizenship by Descent): Who Decides? appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times UK

Wife Says MAGA Husband Has Become 'Brainwashed' by Trump Politics and She Now Fears for Their Marriage

A woman grapples with her husband's evolving political beliefs, which have strained their marriage, leading her to question their future together despite his qualities as a father and partner.

Benzinga

Top Economist Warns Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Hurting American Workers: ‘Only Reason Economy Isn’t in Complete Shambles Is...’

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s, attributes President Donald Trump‘s immigration policies to a high unemployment rate among American workers. He also blamed the administration for other supply-side policy shocks.

International Business Times UK

Beauty Salons, Shops, and Restaurants Hit With £74M in Illegal Worker Fines as UK Tightens Immigration Rules

Discover why illegal worker fines keep rising and which trades attract the most official attention. Learn what one missed eligibility check now costs a company.

The Economic Times

US immigration delays worsen and denial rates climb as USCIS backlog surges to 11.3 million

US immigration applicants face longer waits and higher rejection rates as the USCIS backlog reached 11.3 million cases. Average backlog clearance time nearly doubled to 18.6 months, while the overall denial rate rose to 12.2%, with sharper increases in some employment-based categories.

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