A Korean immigrant married to a U.S. citizen was detained by ICE during a marriage-based green card interview after an old in-absentia removal order surfaced, highlighting how a missed address update can lead to arrest even for family-based applicants. The case underscores that marriage to a U.S. citizen does not guarantee protection in today’s strict immigration enforcement climate.
This column examines how transgender spa policy changes at women-only facilities have intensified debates over privacy, safety and legal protections. It explores proposed safeguards and legal standards aimed at balancing gender identity rights with the privacy needs of women and children.
A Korean American scientist and green card holder spent more than four months in ICE custody over a decade-old misdemeanor before an advocacy campaign and immigration court ruling led to his release. Advocates say the case raises broader questions about due process and how immigration authorities use detention.
A new DHS proposal would greatly expand biometric collection, allowing the government to gather and store DNA and other data from immigrants, sponsors, and even some U.S. citizens, raising deep questions about privacy, cost, and surveillance.
USCIS is advancing regulations that revive stricter self-sufficiency reviews in green card cases. Sponsors face enforceable obligations and potential legal risk under an expanded public charge framework.
Los Angeles restaurant Great White faces mounting backlash over racial discrimination and harassment allegations, as critics say it needs an apology, not a PR campaign.
IRS data show nonprofit revenue in LA’s homeless sector surged to $121.7 million as homelessness rose about 70%. The article urges strict metrics and oversight to tie funding to measurable outcomes.
A Chicago permanent resident was fined $130 for not carrying his green card. The case spotlights federal ID rules, a CBP advisory, and higher DHS penalties.
After Aiden Lee’s death, his parents, Jaeseok Lee and Hyemi Jung, launched a community anti-bullying campaign, urging swift prevention and stronger school safeguards.
