In 2025, the Trump administration has intensified immigration enforcement, leading to a notable increase in workplace raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, construction, hospitality, and food processing are particularly affected. These raids often result in the sudden loss of workers and potential administrative and criminal penalties for employers. Understanding ICE Raids ICE raids are typically unannounced and occur when READ MORE READ MORE

In April 2025, 19-year-old Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen from New Mexico, was detained by Border Patrol agents in Nogales, Arizona, for nearly 10 days under suspicion of being an undocumented immigrant. Despite Hermosillo’s consistent claims of U.S. citizenship, agents alleged he admitted to entering the U.S. illegally. His release came only after his family provided documentation, including a birth certificate and Social Security card. A federal READ MORE READ MORE

The Religious Workforce Protection Act is a bipartisan legislative initiative introduced on April 8, 2025, by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho). This bill aims to address significant challenges faced by foreign-born religious workers in the United States, particularly those hindered by visa backlogs, by proposing extensions to the R-1 nonimmigrant visa status and facilitating reentry for affected individuals. Background: The READ MORE READ MORE

The H-1B visa program has been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, allowing skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles in industries like technology, finance, and healthcare. However, under the Trump administration, H-1B visa holders faced unprecedented uncertainty due to evolving immigration policies, increased scrutiny, and unpredictable enforcement measures. This environment of instability not only affected the lives and careers of visa holders but also had far-reaching READ MORE READ MORE

Pennsylvania is once again at the center of a heated political debate—this time over a proposed constitutional amendment that could ban undocumented immigrants from obtaining driver’s licenses. The proposal, which has sparked polarized responses, is expected to stir discussions in the state legislature and beyond. In this post, we’ll explore the background of the amendment, the political arguments on both sides, and the potential economic, legal, and READ MORE READ MORE