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US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

By David Shepardson FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of nine U.S. senators on Monday sought to reassure defense contractors from American allies that growing demand for their products is real and urged the Trump administration not to impose tariffs on aerospace products.

Trump Administration Finalizes Limits on Student Visas, Impacting International Education

Trump Administration Finalizes Limits on Student Visas, Impacting International Education

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new rule limiting the duration of stay for international students to four years, unless they receive an extension. This change replaces the previous policy that allowed students to remain in the U.S. until they completed their studies. Critics argue that the four-year limit is insufficient for many students, particularly those in Ph.D. programs or those pursuing optional practical training. The rule is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten immigration controls, which has included increased visa application rejections and social media screenings. The policy has faced significant opposition, with nearly 22,000 comments submitted against it, citing potential negative impacts on U.S. global competitiveness and the economy.

ICE Rule Limits F-1 Student Visa Stays to Four Years, Impacting Academic Programs

ICE Rule Limits F-1 Student Visa Stays to Four Years, Impacting Academic Programs

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced a new rule that limits F-1 student visa stays to four years, replacing the previous 'duration of status' policy. This change, effective September 15, aims to strengthen oversight of foreign students by imposing fixed admission periods. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin stated that the rule is intended to prevent abuse of the immigration system by students who perpetually enroll in courses to avoid leaving the U.S. Critics, including higher education organizations and immigration experts, argue that the four-year limit does not align with the length of many academic programs, such as doctoral degrees and some undergraduate programs, which often exceed four years. The rule also affects graduates participating in Optional Practical Training, potentially straining U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services due to increased extension applications.

White House Confirms Continuation of ICE Traffic Stops Amid Controversy Over Fatal Shootings

White House Confirms Continuation of ICE Traffic Stops Amid Controversy Over Fatal Shootings

The White House has confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will continue conducting vehicle stops, despite recent incidents where two immigrants were fatally shot by ICE agents. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that verbal guidance has been issued to all field offices by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain these operations. This decision follows President Trump's assertion on Truth Social that traffic stops are a crucial crime-fighting tool. The incidents in question involved the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine, both of whom were immigrants. The DHS claims that in both cases, the individuals attempted to use their vehicles as weapons, prompting agents to open fire. However, these accounts have been disputed by passengers and have not been substantiated with evidence.

ICE Rule Imposes Four-Year Limit on F-1 Student Visas

ICE Rule Imposes Four-Year Limit on F-1 Student Visas

A new rule by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) limits F-1 student visas to a four-year maximum, replacing the previous 'duration of status' policy. This change requires students to apply for extensions if their academic programs exceed four years, affecting many doctoral and some undergraduate programs. The rule also impacts Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT participants, who may face additional hurdles in extending their stay. Critics argue the rule could strain USCIS resources, create delays, and make U.S. institutions less attractive to international students.

President Trump Directs ICE to Resume Traffic Stops Amid Controversy

President Trump Directs ICE to Resume Traffic Stops Amid Controversy

President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to continue traffic stops, reversing a temporary halt following the fatal shootings of two immigrants in Texas and Maine. The directive comes after ICE officers killed 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and 25-year-old Johan Sebastián in Biddeford, Maine. Both incidents occurred during vehicle stops, and neither individual was the initial target of immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security had paused vehicle-related enforcement to review procedures, but President Trump emphasized the importance of these operations, calling them one of ICE's most effective tools. The decision has sparked significant backlash, with calls from lawmakers and international leaders for a thorough investigation into the shootings.

Trump Administration Sues Maryland Over Noncitizen College Tuition Benefits

Trump Administration Sues Maryland Over Noncitizen College Tuition Benefits

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maryland, challenging its policy of providing in-state tuition benefits to noncitizen migrants. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland, argues that Maryland's policy violates federal law, specifically the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. This law prohibits undocumented individuals from receiving postsecondary education benefits if such benefits are not available to citizens from other states. The complaint highlights that undocumented individuals saved nearly $9 million in tuition costs at Maryland's community colleges and public universities between summer 2024 and spring 2025. This lawsuit is part of a broader effort by the federal government to challenge similar policies in other states, including recent suits against Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring

Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers

Factbox-The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term

Factbox-The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term

July 17 (Reuters) - As U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up deportation efforts during his second term, on-duty federal immigration agents have shot and killed at least seven people -- leaving behind grieving families, angry communities and calls for reform. Here is a look at each case.

Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States

Homeland Security Secretary Demands States Use Federal Tool for Voter Roll Checks Amid Legal Challenges

Homeland Security Secretary Demands States Use Federal Tool for Voter Roll Checks Amid Legal Challenges

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin has issued a demand for states to run their voter rolls through a federal digital tool intended to identify noncitizens who are ineligible for certain government programs. This move comes despite federal judges having blocked similar federal demands 16 times, citing that the tool was not designed to scan citizens' information and often mistakenly flags recently naturalized citizens as noncitizens. Mullin has threatened state officials with criminal prosecution if they do not comply with the demands set forth by President Trump. This action is part of a broader narrative pushed by President Trump and his administration, which claims to be defending the United States against a perceived communist threat. The administration has been promoting a conspiracy theory that suggests a communist takeover is underway, with Trump and his allies positioning themselves as defenders of the nation.

ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says

ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says

By Diana Novak Jones July 19 (Reuters) - In the wake of multiple fatal shootings involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, the agency will require its officers to record vehicle stops with at least one body camera, Trump administration border czar Tom Homan said Sunday.