Deportation of Humanitarian Parole Migrants Blocked
A federal judge has blocked the fast-tracked deportation of migrants who legally entered the U.S. under humanitarian parole. The ruling protects people who were granted parole at ports of entry but were later detained without warning, despite having valid documents or ongoing legal processes, and are at risk of removal. The pause stops enforcement of three Trump-era directives targeting parolees, particularly from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Immigrant rights groups call it a major win for due process and community safety. This case could signal how courts will handle similar immigration challenges going forward.
Bonds May be Required for Visa Applicants
Starting August 20, 2025, certain B1/B2 visa applicants—starting with nationals of Malawi and Zambia—may be required to pay a $5,000–$15,000 bond before getting a visa. This is part of a new U.S. State Department pilot program targeting countries with high overstay rates or weak vetting. The visa issued will be single-entry, valid for 3 months, with a 30-day stay limit through select airports only (JFK, Dulles, Boston Logan). The bond is returned if you follow the rules—but can be forfeited if you overstay, work without authorization, or violate status. Travelers should be cautious as there have been previous system errors in the past before.
I.C.E. Agents Shoot At Family’s Vehicle
A family was shot at when returning home in San Bernardino, California. According to them, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in masks attempted to pull their truck over, when they refused to stop the vehicle, the masked men fired on the truck. The I.C.E. agents had no warrant to arrest the father nor did man in question have a previous criminal records. The family locked themselves in their home, and refused to come out. In the end, the I.C.E. agents left without arresting the man.
Over 55 Million Visa Are To Be Reviewed
The Trump administration announced it is reviewing over 55 million valid U.S. visa holders as part of an expanded immigration crackdown. The State Department said all visa holders are under “continuous vetting” to identify any violations—such as overstaying visas, criminal activity, or terrorism-related concerns—that could lead to visa revocation and deportation, even if the person is already in the U.S. The scale of the review includes people outside the U.S. with multiple-entry tourist visas. Currently, the U.S. has 12.8 million green-card holders and 3.6 million people on temporary visas.