U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries
The U.S. State Department will pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21, citing welfare concerns, effective until further review.
Immigration
ICE custody deaths hit 20-year high in 2025
ICE detention deaths hit a 20-year high in 2025, with 32 recorded fatalities amid intensifying enforcement and alleged medical neglect, and early 2026 reports show more losses.
Spike in Migrant Deaths in ICE Custody Under Trump’s Watch
Deaths among migrants in ICE custody have surged in early 2026 under President Trump’s second term, with advocates blaming overcrowding and poor medical care.
US State Department Revokes Over 100K Visas in Year of Heightened Scrutiny
Since President Trump took office nearly a year ago, the U.S. State Department has revoked over 100,000 visas amid tightened checks on travelers and students.
‘ICE, Out for Good’: Hundreds of U.S. Rallies After Minneapolis Shooting
This weekend, 1,000+ rallies under the slogan ‘ICE, Out for Good’ will take place across the U.S. after an ICE agent shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Noise Demo Protests Major ICE Enforcement Surge
Minneapolis protesters use a ‘noise demonstration’ to protest the Trump administration’s largest ICE enforcement operation after a fatal shooting sparked tensions.
Border Agent Shoots Two in Portland Amid Minneapolis Protests
A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot two people in Portland after Minneapolis protests over an ICE shooting, fueling tensions and calls for federal officers’ withdrawal.
Protests Erupt After ICE Agent Kills Minneapolis Woman
After a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, protestors and Democratic lawmakers demand answers and justice, igniting a heated debate over immigration enforcement.
Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained in US
Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s ex-finance minister, was detained by US immigration in Virginia amid corruption charges and visa restrictions.
ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks Protests Nationwide
Protests erupted across U.S. cities after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during a Minneapolis immigration raid, with thousands demanding answers and ICE’s exit.