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Civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit in New Hampshire against President Donald Trump's new executive orders limiting birthright citizenship, arguing they defy a Supreme Court ruling from June. The groups, including the ACLU and the Legal Defense Fund, assert the orders unconstitutionally expand exceptions to the 14th Amendment.
Minnesota Democrats are choosing their Senate nominee in a primary that pits moderate Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration as the central issue. The race is seen as a test of the party's direction ahead of the midterms, while the state also holds primaries for governor and several House seats.
The U.S. State Department says it has cancelled over 175,000 visas under President Donald Trump, mostly due to criminal activity and national security concerns. The move is part of a broader immigration crackdown that has drawn criticism from rights advocates.
Kurdish filmmaker Gabar Choli reveals he was shackled and force-fed through a nasal tube for nearly eight months at a U.S. detention center, an experience he describes as 'inhumane' and tantamount to torture. The Guardian's investigation also found another Afghan hunger striker was similarly treated at the same Texas facility.
President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on Thursday aiming to restrict birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his first attempt. The orders target narrow exceptions and 'birth tourism,' but are expected to face legal challenges.
A new AP-NORC poll finds that only 39% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump's handling of immigration, with about half saying he has gone too far on deportation and legal immigration restrictions, though Republicans remain broadly supportive. The poll also shows low approval on the economy and a notable rise in Republican approval on health care.
Japan announced on July 25 that it will tighten requirements for foreigners applying for permanent residency, including higher income and tax standards and stricter scrutiny of legal compliance. The new rules aim to ensure better integration and contribution to society, but may lengthen and complicate the application process.
Japan tightens permanent residency conditions for foreigners, introducing stricter requirements on income, criminal background, and community contributions. The new rules take effect in early 2027.
President Donald Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and Marine, to lead ICE. The agency has lacked a Senate-confirmed director since 2017. The nomination faces scrutiny amid ongoing criticism of ICE's tactics and a deadly crackdown on immigration.
