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04/08/2025

Thinking of selling fake documents? Think again. You may find yourself in court facing jail time, monetary fines, or even deportation, like this Brazilian national who was arrested for selling fake green cards and social security cards.
Learn more: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-assists-in-investigation-leading-to-arrest-of-brazilian-national-for-selling-fake-social

04/08/2025

The unsigned decision in the case, the most closely watched emergency appeal pending at the Supreme Court, lets Trump invoke the 1798 law to speed removals while litigation over the act’s use plays out in lower courts

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to enforce the Alien Enemies Act for now, handing the White House a significant victory that will let immigration officials rely on a sweeping wartime authority to rapidly deport alleged gang members.

04/07/2025

04/06/2025

Sec. of State Marco Rubio said the government has revoked at least 300 student visas after high-profile detainments of several pro-Palestinian scholars.

04/06/2025

Reuveni said during the hearing that he had expected government officials to do more to bring Abrego Garcia home.

“I am also frustrated that I don’t have answers for you on these questions,” Reuveni told the judge.

Erez Reuveni told a judge the Trump administration hadn’t given him a satisfactory answer as to why a man was deported to an El Salvador prison in error.

04/06/2025

The "Hands Off!" protests today were nothing short of monumental, marking a powerful and unified stand against what organizers have called the most audacious power grab in modern history. With over 1,400 events spanning all 50 states and hundreds of thousands of participants, this movement brought together a diverse coalition of workers, activists, and everyday citizens to demand an end to billionaire influence, cuts to essential programs like Social Security and Medicaid, and attacks on marginalized communities. From bustling rallies in Washington, D.C., to smaller gatherings in conservative towns, the message was clear: Americans are fed up with policies that prioritize the wealthy at the expense of democracy and basic rights. The energy on the ground was electric, with chants of "Hands off our jobs, our healthcare, our democracy!" echoing across city halls, federal buildings, and even international cities like London and Berlin. Today’s turnout was not just a protest—it was a resounding declaration that grassroots power is alive and ready to fight for justice and equity

04/04/2025

03/31/2025

….as seen during Trump’s first term – but also perfectly legal immigrants. It is no coincidence that only those who publicly criticize the administration or its allies find themselves under threat. This represents a calculated strategy to silence dissent.

I could never have imagined that writing a critical piece about the government could put me at risk of deportation

03/28/2025

Other countries that have previously been featured on the watchlist in recent years include Zimbabwe, Argentina, El Salvador and the United Arab Emirates.

Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia

03/21/2025

More than 5,000 people got their jobs back at the U.S. Department of Agriculture this month after a government employee oversight board concluded they had been illegally fired by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Democracy Forward has emerged as a leading legal organization that’s been slowing, if not stopping, some of Trump’s recklessness.