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Gabar Choli, a Kurdish filmmaker, speaks out about being force-fed for eight months during a hunger strike in U.S. ICE detention, calling it torture. He described physical and psychological harm, including torn nasal passages and choking on blood. This is the longest recorded force-feeding case in ICE custody.
Two federal judges have rejected legal attempts to maintain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese and Myanmar nationals, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with ending these protections. The rulings affect roughly 232 South Sudanese and 4,000 Myanmar immigrants in the U.S., who face potential deportation to conflict-affected home countries.
The US has officially ended Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, exposing them to arrest and deportation to a country plagued by violence and instability. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited judicial oversight, despite State Department warnings against travel to Haiti. Advocates and affected individuals are calling on Congress to intervene.
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians with TPS in the U.S. face job loss and deportation after the Supreme Court allowed the program to end, causing widespread distress. Employers are also struggling as work permits expire, with many workers now suspended or unable to continue legally.
Los Angeles is buzzing with World Cup 2026 excitement, but soaring ticket prices and concerns over U.S. visa and immigration policies are keeping many passionate fans from attending matches.
Omar Artan, the first Somali referee selected to officiate at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States despite holding a valid visa. He was welcomed as a hero upon his return to Mogadishu. The incident has sparked international criticism, with many questioning the fairness of US immigration practices.
The Republican-controlled US Senate passed a $70 billion budget package for ICE and CBP after a contentious session, overcoming Democratic resistance and procedural hurdles. The bill now heads to the House.
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington for refusing to provide confidential license plates to ICE agents. The Trump administration argues the plates are necessary for operational safety, while states counter that they allow federal agents to operate without accountability. The lawsuits are likely to trigger a legal battle over state versus federal authority.
The United States has waived visa bonds of up to $15,000 for fans with tickets to the 2026 World Cup, in response to concerns about added travel costs. The waiver applies to eligible fans registered for FIFA PASS, but standard visa screening remains in place. Critics have said the Trump administration's immigration policies clash with the tournament's goal of being inclusive.
