Key Takeaways:
- Visa applicants linked to Gaza face social media checks.
- Court criticizes Trump administration for ignoring deportation orders.
- Supreme Court to decide on birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children.
- A Turkish student is detained after visa revocation.
- Congress plans to increase funding for immigration enforcement.
The Trump administration is making big changes to U.S. immigration policies, sparking debates across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Social Media Checks for Gaza-Linked Visa Applicants
Starting now, anyone applying for a U.S. visa who has visited Gaza since 2007 will face extra screening. This includes NGO workers, diplomats, and students. The government will check their social media activity.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says over 300 visas have already been revoked under this new rule. Critics argue this policy invades privacy and limits free speech.
2. Court Calls Out Trump Administration’s Defiance
A federal appeals court slammed the Trump administration for refusing to follow orders in a deportation case. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man, was wrongly deported from Maryland. The court called the government’s actions “shocking” and warned it sets a dangerous precedent.
3. Supreme Court to Decide on Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about whether children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents should automatically become citizens. President Trump’s administration believes at least one parent must be a citizen or lawful resident for the child to gain citizenship.
This decision could change the lives of thousands of families.
4. Turkish Student Held Without Bond
Rumeysa Ozturk, a doctoral student at Tufts University, is being held in detention after her student visa was revoked. Officials claim she posed a threat to Jewish students. An immigration judge denied her bail, calling her a flight risk and danger to the community.
5. Congress Prepares to Boost Immigration Enforcement Funding
House Republicans are set to discuss a massive funding package for immigration enforcement. The plan includes $110 billion for border security and $90 billion for deportations. This aligns with Trump’s tough stance on immigration.
Opponents argue this funding will harm families and fail to fix the immigration system.
What’s Next?
These updates show how the Trump administration is tightening immigration rules and facing pushback in courts and Congress. As debates heat up, the future of U.S. immigration policy remains uncertain. Stay tuned for more updates!