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Katchup Briefing

Wrong-way crash in Georgia claims lives of newlywed couple and unborn child

A wrong-way crash on a Georgia highway killed a newlywed couple and their unborn child after a head-on collision near Athens. Police are investigating how the vehicle entered the roadway against traffic.

Bring Him Home: America Owes This Wounded Veteran More Than a “Review”

Lawmakers are urging the U.S. government to allow Sae Joon Park, a wounded Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient forced to leave the country, to return home, arguing that a mere case review is not enough.

Actress sues WestJet as the airline turns her into the villain

Korean American actress Charlet Chung has filed a defamation lawsuit against WestJet after a viral in-flight dispute and the airline’s statement rejecting her claims. She alleges humiliation, discrimination, and professional harm tied to WestJet’s response and investigation.

Marriage to U.S. citizen does not guarantee protection from ICE

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.

Pre-surgery transgender entry puts women’s safety at risk

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.

Korean-American scientist with a green card spent four months in ICE detention

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.

U.S. government to collect biometric data not only from immigrants but from U.S. citizens

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.

Green card dreams face a tougher test: self-sufficiency or denial

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.

Racial Discrimination Controversy: Apology, Not PR, Is What Great White Needs Most

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.

LA homeless nonprofits’ revenue soars 10,000-fold — yet homeless crisis worsens

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.