There’s a stretch of land near the Everglades where fences, surveillance towers and swampland collide. It looks less like a place for children and more like a scene from a dystopian film. The government calls it a temporary shelter. Critics, and now the public, are...
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Americans speak out about the state of ICE enforcement
The debate over changes to immigration enforcement is tense, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up. A recent poll shows that Americans are largely divided over the role of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in this country. According...
Removing conditions from marriage-based permanent resident status
If you immigrate to the United States, one way to become a permanent resident is to get married to someone who is a U.S. citizen. This can be a path toward getting a green card, as your marriage indicates that you will likely want to stay in the United States...
New regulations could prevent asylum seekers from working
Asylum seekers flee their countries under the worst conditions with the hope of finding refuge in the United States. Their primary goal is to ensure their family’s safety, find work and start creating a new life. Unfortunately, the current administration is making...
How USCIS investigates ‘fake’ fiancé visas
Bringing someone you love to the U.S. on a fiancé visa sounds simple on paper. But the truth is, the process is full of checks to help make sure the relationship is real. If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sees signs that a couple may be faking their...
New bill aims to protect Venezuelan immigrants from deportation
There’s a new bill in Florida, and it has bipartisan support from both Democratic and Republican representatives. It is known as the Venezuela TPS Act of 2025. TPS stands for Temporary Protected Status, which could be applied to immigrants within the United States. In...
What jobs do immigrants tend to do?
Many immigrants come to the United States looking for jobs. Still others who come for other reasons—such as reuniting with family members or getting married—will eventually enter the workforce. So what types of jobs do they tend to do? It really depends on the reason...
How does ICE determine if somebody should be deported?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decides whether to deport someone based on their immigration status, past violations and potential risks to public safety. Most ICE arrests happen when people are already in custody, but the agency also conducts at-large...
What should you know about ICE detention centers?
As the saying goes, “It’s funny because it’s true.” Comedy often reveals hard realities, as was true when respected comedian John Oliver recently turned his critical eye toward the U.S. immigration system. As Oliver highlighted on his popular show “Last Week Tonight,”...
Are DACA recipients in Florida still protected from deportation?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has long provided a shield against deportation for many young immigrants in Florida and across the United States. However, recent developments have introduced uncertainty into the program's future, leaving DACA recipients...
