Activists Rally as Bay Area Immigration Raid Is Paused
Activists rallied outside a San Francisco immigration court as plans to deploy ICE, CBP and National Guard to the Bay Area were paused a day after President Trump’s delay.
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FBI Probes Late-Night Shooting Outside SF Coast Guard Base
The FBI is investigating a late-night shooting outside a Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area after a vehicle reversed toward security during a Trump-era deployment of Border Patrol.
LA Mayor Bass Urges Probe into Federal Agents’ Unlawful Tactics
LA Mayor Bass urges Congress to probe reports of federal agents tasing, dragging, and detaining U.S. citizens and immigrants without warrants.
Trump’s Guard Deployment Fight Heats Up in U.S.
President Trump’s legal bid to deploy National Guard troops to Oregon and Illinois hits court blocks, sparking a heated power clash.
US Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
1st U.S. Circuit Court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship order unconstitutional, joining a 9th Circuit block. Next stop: the Supreme Court battleground.
Muted Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Immigration Pressure
This Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 to Oct 15) in the US sees celebrations muted by stricter immigration enforcement, as communities postpone or scale back events.
China Launches K Visa for Young Tech Talent: More Flexibility, Easier Entries
Starting Oct 1, the Chinese mainland rolls out a new K visa for young science and tech pros, offering multi-entry perks, longer stays & no employer invite.
H-1B Visa Chaos: Professionals Racing Home to US Overnight 🚀
New H-1B fees spark chaos as tech pros, doctors and employees scramble back to the US by deadline, while clarifications on visa renewals emerge.
US H-1B Visa Fee Soars to $100K, Tech World in a Tizzy
The U.S. H-1B visa employer fee jumps to $100K on Sept 21, sparking shock in the tech world and raising questions about who will be hit hardest.
US’s New $100K H-1B Fee: What Young South Asian Techies Should Know
US introduces a one-time $100K H-1B visa fee per petition starting Sunday. Explore how this shift impacts South Asian tech pros, families & ongoing projects.