immigration crackdowns
Coverage of immigration crackdowns in the Nexus archive.
- Trump weighs US$100,000 fee for foreign students to work in US after graduation
The Trump administration is considering a US$100,000 fee for international students to remain in the US and work after graduation, according to an anonymous source. A White House official stated there is no imminent policy change but did not deny the proposal is under discussion.
- People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids
MAGA-coded adult content featuring immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and the 'natural order' is gaining popularity on X. The content, which plays on themes related to ICE raids, attracts a rabid audience on the platform.
- Born on the Fourth of July: mixed feelings for people who share a birthday with the US’s 250th anniversary
The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence on July 4, 2026, with events organized by the Donald Trump administration. Some Americans who share this birthday experience mixed feelings, as the anniversary coincides with civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns, and strained international relations.
- Critics warn law could threaten care for immigrant children
A new law in Tennessee has drawn criticism for potentially disrupting life-saving care for children of undocumented immigrants. Immigration enforcement efforts, particularly with state and local cooperation, continue despite reduced public visibility of ICE operations.