Immigration Policy
Immigration policy is the body of choices that government makes about who may come to the United States, who may stay, and how the borders are managed. Congress writes the laws, the president and federal agencies carry them out, and courts decide disputes. The subject is debated in every part of the political spectrum, and it touches the economy, security, and family life.
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A DHS Shutdown Would Halt These Immigration Services—But Not Enforcement
When the Department of Homeland Security's money expires on February 13, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will keep investigating, detaining, and deporting people.…
Why the US Plans to Require Five Years of Social Media History from Visitors
The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposal that would fundamentally alter international travel to the United States. The proposal mandates the disclosure…
Do Sanctuary Policies Work?
The question of whether sanctuary policies "make a difference" is being tested in federal courtrooms, city budget hearings, and neighborhood streets across the nation.…
A History of Immigration Restrictions: Alien Acts to Trump’s 2025 Pause
President Trump's response to the recent National Guard shooting went far beyond the incident itself. In a late-night social media post, he announced a…
An Analysis of Trump’s Proposed “Third World” Migration Ban
President Donald Trump, through his preferred medium of social media, announced a directive to "permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries." This statement,…
What Trump and Mamdani Have in Common (and How They Are Different)
The political history of the United States in 2025 is defined by a stark convergence of opposing forces. In the final months of the…
Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
While the US has not experienced another attack on the scale of 9/11, DHS has faced significant challenges.