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Politics · United StatesJudge Strikes Down Trump Policy Barring Immigrants From Federal Programs
A federal judge in Rhode Island has permanently blocked a Trump administration directive that would have barred certain immigrants from accessing federal programs. The directive, issued in July 2025, was challenged by 20 states and the District of Columbia.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesFederal government extends Big Bend border construction pause to mid-September
The federal government has agreed to extend a pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September. The agreement came during a court hearing where a lawsuit challenging the project on religious freedom grounds was discussed.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Proposes New Rules Targeting Immigrants
The Trump administration is implementing new regulations that extend beyond border enforcement, targeting immigrants through measures like limiting tax credit refunds and requiring English proficiency for truck drivers.
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Business & Economy · United StatesIndian applications to US colleges fall 14-15%
Applications from Indian students to US colleges have seen a decline of 14% to 15% for the 2025-26 admissions cycle, according to Common App data. This trend contrasts with an overall increase in domestic US applications.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Signs Order on Birthright Citizenship After Court Setback
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, that denied birthright citizenship to children of foreign diplomats. This action followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited a previous order, impacting Trump's campaign promises on citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesUS military authorised to detain migrants in expanded border zones
The US Department of Justice issued an advisory opinion on 14 August 2026 permitting military personnel to detain migrants accused of trespassing in designated border zones. The move, part of the Trump administration’s border strategy, applies to six National Defense Areas in four states and has drawn legal scrutiny over its compliance with domestic law enforcement restrictions.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesVenezuelan man charged with murder after release from California custody
A Venezuelan national, Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, was charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a 68-year-old retiree during a burglary in Martinez, California. He had been released from custody one day earlier, despite an active immigration detainer. The case has drawn scrutiny over California's sanctuary policies and judicial release decisions.
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Jose Chajon-Raxon died after ICE custody seizure, DHS cites policy change
Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan man, had a seizure one day after being processed into Delaney Hall, a New Jersey ICE detention facility. DHS said it was not notified of his death and did not disclose it, citing a recent policy change that ended 30-day death reporting for released detainees.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesVirginia woman films ICE agent pointing gun at her in parking lot standoff
A video shows an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent pointing a gun at Carolina Molina in Falls Church, Virginia, after she shouted insults at officers. Molina denies DHS claims she used her car as a weapon, while Rep. Don Beyer demands accountability for the incident.
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PoliticsHamilton mayor warns venues about far-right group’s conference with banned speaker
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has warned local venues about the Dominion Society, a group advocating for mass deportations, planning a conference on 29 August. The event features Martin Sellner, banned from the UK over security concerns. Canadian officials have not confirmed his eligibility to enter Canada.
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