SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on social media Thursday that the U.S. would pause the issuing of worker visas for commercial truck drivers. The announcement came as a surprise to many in the local trucking industry at the Port of Oakland, where a large portion of drivers are immigrants. "This yard that we're in, 32 different languages are spoken here," said Bill Aboudi of AB Trucking.
Instagram users are baffled after an innocuous, strawberry-adorned illustration of the words "immigrants make the country great" was flagged by the social media network and hidden by the platform's moderation tech. "We use technology or a review team to identify content that should be covered," a notice obscuring the post reads. "This post doesn't go against our Community Standards, but may contain images that some people might find upsetting." Other users encountered a "sensitive content" message on the same post. "This photo may contain graphic or violent content," it reads, even though the inoffensive post clearly doesn't.
President Donald Trump's State Department told the Associated Press on Thursday that it is reviewing all 55 million foreign visa holders in the United States for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules.
The strawberry delivery driver was making his last drop-off in Little Tokyo, unloading nearly a dozen boxes onto the sidewalk outside the Japanese American National Museum. Inside the building, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies were holding a news conference about a Democratic Party plan to fight back against President Trump's efforts to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives through redistricting in Texas.
'The Family Preparedness Plan Act' creates a new joint guardianship process allowing parents facing any long-term separation to designate a joint guardian while preserving their parental rights upon their return," said the author of AB 495, Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez.
"Silence in the face of oppression is not an option," Wu said at a press conference outside City Hall. She was joined by Sen. Ed Markey, most members of the City Council, state lawmakers, police officers, activists, union members, and leaders from nearby communities.
Private prison company executives expressed their enthusiasm over unprecedented growth opportunities in immigration detention, which has seen a financial boost from the administration's crackdown.
"Republicans are implementing a blueprint to displace democracy with a government powered by Christian nationalism and techno-fascism. Conservative estimates count at least 10 million people having their healthcare ripped away."
SFUSD is a sanctuary district, in a sanctuary city, that is within a sanctuary state. We are working very closely with our city leaders... to make sure our students, our families and our educators are safe.
Sara was walking to her car when she was arrested by ICE on July 18 while working at Walmart in Centennial, Colorado. She intended to fly to Texas to meet her partner's family and felt her world was taken from her within seconds.
Hakeem Jeffries stated that Secretary Kristi Noem will face accountability for the Trump administration's migrant policies after the 2026 elections, emphasizing aggressive oversight.
Brourman has not only illustrated immigrants as they plead their cases, she has also borne witness to masked ICE agents dragging fathers and mothers, daughters and sons out of sight.
"While the one-third probability of getting picked in the lottery remains the same since I applied in 2017, the job market when I graduated felt better."
Michael emphasized that the government's primary responsibility is to care for its citizens, arguing that migration should benefit those already living in the country. He expressed concerns that unchecked mass migration does not meet this criterion, pointing out how his journey as a legal immigrant from Canada shapes his views on immigration policy.
Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi predicts that if Trump continues deporting immigrants at the current rate, inflation could rise from 2.5% to nearly 4% by next year.
Many Indians in Ireland feel a heavy weight as they contemplate returning home due to rising racism and violence. This sentiment leads to a difficult internal struggle about safety and belonging.
The Guelaguetza festival in Healdsburg showcased the vibrant cultures of the Mixteco and Triqui communities, featuring traditional dance performances from Oaxaca's regions, promoting cultural pride and resistance.
Migrant advocacy organizations like the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) support the use of digital platforms as a lifeline for undocumented individuals during heightened immigration enforcement.
Rene Porras, a Vietnam combat veteran and small business owner in Denver Harbor, expressed concerns about the impact of immigration enforcement, stating, "I have a little local taqueria, Mexican bakery, and business is down for the last three or four weeks. I mean, really down." His observations indicate a direct correlation between fears of immigration raids and declining local business activity.
City leaders in Oakland expressed heightened concern after a recent mass arrest by ICE, signaling that federal law enforcement's aggressive tactics could impact even progressive areas. Officials reported that among the arrested was a minor with Down syndrome, raising alarms about the implications of such actions on vulnerable populations.
