Immigration Enforcement Funding and Policy Shifts; Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Key Questions
What funding was approved for immigration enforcement?
The Senate passed $70B for ICE and Border Patrol by a 52-47 vote. Trump also signed the Secure America Act as part of ongoing border policy pushes.
What was the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship?
SCOTUS ruled on the issue, creating political pressure on GOP lawmakers. Kavanaugh's concurrence suggested a possible statutory path, though legislative follow-up remains uncertain.
How have courts responded to recent Trump immigration policies?
Multiple judges blocked the post-Thanksgiving immigration processing halt. Additional rulings struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee and addressed green card policy adjustments.
Senate passes $70B for ICE and Border Patrol (52-47). Trump signs Secure America Act (continues to push for Save America Act). Whistleblower report on DOGE plans to declare 2.7M immigrants dead. Multiple judges block Trump's post-Thanksgiving immigration processing halt. DHS partially walks back green card policy; USCIS memo redefines adjustment of status. Child marriage visa loophole exposed. House investigation targets Fairfax County DA sanctuary policies. White House launches Aliens.gov. Sen. Mullin refuses to commit to obeying court orders. Judge strikes down $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Supreme Court to decide birthright citizenship case—now decided: SCOTUS ruled on birthright citizenship, creating political pressure on GOP; Kavanaugh's concurrence opens a statutory path but legislative action is uncertain. Sen. Cortez Masto floor speech on DACA. Senate live debate on DOJ immigration rule ongoing. The Land of the Free Act introduced to repeal a deportation ground used for free speech.