The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

Michigan Wildlife Officers Deny Role in ICE Arrest of Detroit Father Despite Contradicting Records

A federal court record and DHS statement place Michigan DNR officers at an ICE arrest during a family fishing trip. The agency still denies playing a role.

Latin Times · Aug 16

Medicaid and SNAP Use to Impact Green Card Decisions Under New DHS Rule Starting Mid September

DHS's new rule lets officers weigh Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid in green card cases starting Sept. 18, 2026. Who's affected — and who's exempt.

Latin Times · Aug 16

Six Latin Deported Migrants Say ICE Flew Them 'By Surprise' to Central African Republic

Six Latin deportees say ICE deported them to Central Africa with no warning. Now Miami's Brayan Sánchez pleads with Congress to bring him home.

Latin Times · Aug 16

Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash

Labor has confirmed it is slowing down working visa applications as work continues behind the scenes to settle on a restricted migration scheme.

AAP · Aug 16

Labor is facing an insurgent One Nation. The path it takes on immigration will define its identity for years to come

Labor has always had a divided soul over immigration. Now it faces a predicament as it looks to hold on to suburban and regional seats

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

ICE's New Shock Gloves Carry the Manufacturer's Own Warning About 'Sudden Death'

ICE plans to spend up to $20M on shock gloves whose own manual warns of "sudden death" — and one is already tied to a jail death lawsuit.

Latin Times · Aug 15

Medicaid and SNAP Use to Impact Green Card Decisions Under New DHS Rule Starting Mid September

DHS's new rule lets officers weigh Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid in green card cases starting Sept. 18, 2026. Who's affected — and who's exempt.

Latin Times · Aug 15

‘If I leave, I lose everything’: Indian student in Canada seeks discharge to avoid deportation after supermarket fraud conviction

An Indian student in Canada is asking a judge for a discharge after being convicted of theft and fraud, arguing that a criminal conviction could jeopardise his immigration status and force him to leave the country.

The Times of India · Aug 15

Federal Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Plunge 22% As Trump's Crackdown Promises Stall Under DOJ

Federal prosecutions for sex trafficking have decreased significantly under the Trump administration, attributed to resource shifts, staffing shortages, and victim reluctance, according to a Reuters.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

'Return home': Alberta Premier tells international students without PR to leave Canada when visas expire

Alberta's premier stated study visas are temporary documents for international students. She emphasized that students should return home after their permitted stay ends. This comes as many students protest difficulties in obtaining post-graduation work permits. Some programs at Portage College may have given students unrealistic immigration expectations. Canada is tightening…

The Economic Times · Aug 15