President Trump’s approval rating among Latinos has drastically dropped to 28%, with 72% disapproving, a significant shift from his gains in the 2020 election. This decline is largely attributed to dissatisfaction with his immigration policies, specifically the revocation of TPS for Venezuelans and the termination of programs aiding migrants and asylum seekers. Even in areas like Doral, Florida, where Trump enjoyed considerable support among Venezuelan Americans in 2024, a sense of betrayal now prevails. The overall disapproval rating for Trump stands at 59%, with only White respondents showing a net approval.
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Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher crucial to groundbreaking cancer and longevity research, is detained in Louisiana facing deportation to Russia, where she fears persecution for her anti-war activism. Her expertise in developing algorithms for a unique microscope at the Kirschner Lab is irreplaceable, jeopardizing vital scientific advancements. Petrova’s detention highlights the chilling effect of current immigration policies on international scientific talent and recruitment within the U.S. Her upcoming asylum hearing will determine her fate and the future of her critical research.
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Mark Carney’s Liberal party health-care plan proposes a $4 billion investment in hospital infrastructure and aims to recruit thousands of new physicians, including those working in the U.S., by streamlining credential recognition. Carney directly appealed to Canadian medical professionals in the U.S. to return home, highlighting an improved climate for their return. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address growing healthcare needs and reverse the trend of closing hospitals and clinics. The plan was announced during a campaign stop in Prince Edward Island, a region where the Liberals currently hold a strong majority of seats.
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India’s education loan sector is experiencing a significant downturn due to decreased demand for U.S. education loans, stemming from the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies. Lenders are responding by tightening approval processes and prioritizing high-achieving applicants to mitigate repayment risks, resulting in a shrinking pool of eligible borrowers. This decline is impacting various financial institutions, including banks and NBFCs, with some reporting a halving of U.S. loan applications. While alternative study destinations like the UK, Australia, and Canada are offering some relief, lenders are also preparing for potential loan restructuring to address the increased risk of loan defaults.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Kyle Langford proposed a controversial immigration policy: forcing undocumented immigrant women to marry American “incels” to avoid deportation. Langford, whose statement has gone viral, claims this initiative would foster family formation in California. He also supports deporting all undocumented men, giving women a one-year timeframe to marry or face deportation. This policy is generating significant online discussion and highlights the increasingly prominent role of immigration in state-level politics.
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Namibia will deport over 500 undocumented American nationals to ensure visa reciprocity with the United States, a move framed as prioritizing fairness and national dignity, not aggression. The deportations target those who overstayed visas or entered illegally, with the process managed in collaboration with law enforcement. This action, while sparking international debate, is coupled with a parallel initiative to grant visa-free entry to all African citizens, promoting Pan-African unity and intra-continental travel. President Nandi-Ndaitwah remains firmly committed to both policies.
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A U.S. citizen and immigration attorney, Nicole Micheroni, received a federal email erroneously ordering her deportation within seven days. The email, seemingly part of a larger DHS initiative terminating parole for numerous immigrants, was flagged as concerning due to its threatening language and questionable authenticity. DHS attributed the error to the use of an alien’s email address, which may have been a personal contact. Micheroni, who shared her experience widely online, believes the incident reflects a broader issue of carelessness and potential intimidation tactics regarding immigration policy.
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The Trump administration has reclassified over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, thereby invalidating their Social Security numbers and access to essential services. This action, part of a broader effort to deter immigration under Biden-era programs, aims to encourage self-deportation. The immigrants’ information was transferred to a database used for tracking the deceased, effectively cutting them off from banking and other services. This tactic follows the revocation of legal status for those who entered the U.S. via the CBP One app, though a federal judge has blocked a similar order targeting other groups of immigrants.
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The Supreme Court’s unanimous 9-0 decision ordering the release of a Maryland father, Abrego Garcia, from an El Salvadorian prison is a significant event, raising questions about the Trump administration’s willingness to comply with a Supreme Court order and the potential consequences of defiance. The ruling itself is a clear victory for justice, but the path to securing Garcia’s release and return remains uncertain.
The Supreme Court’s order mandates that the government “facilitate” Garcia’s release and ensure his case proceeds as if he hadn’t been improperly deported. However, the court acknowledged ambiguity in the lower court’s order, potentially exceeding its authority in matters of foreign affairs.… Continue reading
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