South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday said that the US immigration raid on a Hyundai factory was "bewildering" and could have adverse effects on future South Korean investments in the US. The raid was the largest single-site anti-immigration operation conducted since US President Donald Trump cracked down on immigration, a top political priority since he returned to office in January.
Much has been written about building a southern border wall to stop immigration. But while the fight over black paint, bricks, and steel has dominated headlines, another wall-larger, quieter, and potentially far more damaging-is already rising. This one is invisible. It's made of visa denials, delays, and mounting barriers that keep students, workers, tourists, and families from reaching the U.S.
Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority due to Australia’s refusal to grant visas to Israeli figures.
The US state department announced it would stop issuing visas to children from Gaza in need of medical care due to pressure from Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will update visa policies to restrict trans women athletes from competing in women's sports, amid a broader anti-trans agenda.
Harvard’s athletic program, the largest among New England schools, could lose eligibility for international student visas, significantly impacting teams with international players.