Trump Proposes $5M “Gold Card” Visa to Replace EB-5 Program

Trump Proposes $5M “Gold Card” Visa to Replace EB-5 Program

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa, priced at $5 million. This initiative aims to attract affluent individuals by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship in exchange […]

As Trump & GOP Push for Billions to Fund “Immigration Crackdown” Three Key Questions That Require an Answer

As Trump & GOP Push for Billions to Fund “Immigration Crackdown” Three Key Questions That Require an Answer

By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com  Washington, DC — Yesterday, NBC News highlighted, “Trump’s border czar is ‘begging’ for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says,” highlighting comments from Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) ahead of hearings and a vote in the committee today and tomorrow on a […]

Resistance to Trump is More Urgent Now Than in His First Term

Resistance to Trump is More Urgent Now Than in His First Term

By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com Washington, DC : Despite the chaos, cruelty, and intentional strategy of the Trump administration to overwhelm sectors affected by its multiple and draconian executive orders on various fronts, not only on immigration, we still see examples of resistance even though the challenges are […]

Congressman Dan Goldman Demands Trump Administration and Doge Comply with Federal Data Protection Law

Congressman Dan Goldman Demands Trump Administration and Doge Comply with Federal Data Protection Law

Elon Musk and DOGE Officials Have Been Granted Unprecedented Access to Americans’ Personal Information, Flouting Federal Data Protection Laws    DOGE’s Access to Classified Systems Risks Data Breaches and Hacks by Foreign Adversaries     Read the Letter Here    Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), alongside his Democratic Homeland Security Committee colleagues, sent a letter to the Acting Director […]

Trump’s Executive Orders Spark Comparisons to Post-9/11 Policies

Trump’s Executive Orders Spark Comparisons to Post-9/11 Policies

By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla/ shutterstock.com  President Donald Trump’s Executive orders have reignited discussions about similar policies, drawing parallels to post-9/11 actions. Introduction The September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center profoundly impacted U.S. policies, particularly concerning the treatment and perception of Muslim communities. In the aftermath, the government implemented […]

Trump Halts Refugee Program, Seeks to Terminate Temporary Protected Status

Trump Halts Refugee Program, Seeks to Terminate Temporary Protected Status

By Fisayo Okare, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com  Trump’s executive order has led to the immediate suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Another order aims to reinstate Remain in Mexico and terminate Temporary Protected Status. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related to immigration, which combined with his inaugural speech, […]

What Does Trump’s National Emergency Mean for the US-Mexico Border?

What Does Trump’s National Emergency Mean for the US-Mexico Border?

By April Xu, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero Experts believe the executive orders reframe immigration as a national security threat, with a strong emphasis on enforcement. While the military’s role in supporting border security has been expanded, it remains primarily focused on logistical support. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related […]

DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending Temporary Protected Status for Sudan

DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending Temporary Protected Status for Sudan

Editorial credit: Koca Vehbi / shutterstock.com  WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security announced on Jan. 10, 2025, the extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan for 18 months, from April 20, 2025, to Oct. 19, 2026, due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Sudan that prevent individuals from safely returning. The corresponding Federal Register notice provides […]

Can Congress Ban a Speech Platform to Prevent Chinese Government Manipulation? A Free Speech Analysis

Can Congress Ban a Speech Platform to Prevent Chinese Government Manipulation? A Free Speech Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / Shutterstock.com The rise of platforms like TikTok and their alleged manipulation by the Chinese government has sparked fierce debate in the United States. Some argue that such platforms pose a national security threat due to potential propaganda, surveillance, and data harvesting. Others counter that banning […]

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

Posted by Adriel Orozco | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com  The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]