Immigration
One person killed in an ICE-involved shooting in Maine, state official says
The shooting involved US Immigration and Customs Enforcement; details are being confirmed.
South Africa's anti-immigrant unrest tests its pan-African standing
Politicians condemn replica of mosque set alight in anti-migrant bonfire in Northern Ireland
Hundreds rally in Houston after ICE fatally shoots migrant during enforcement operation
A New York Times map tells America’s immigration story. So where are the Jews? - opinion
The map, titled “How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots," includes 200 "unique identities" represented across all 50 states. Jews, however, are excluded.
Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah
The proposal, put forth by the Minister of Aliyah and Integration and the Health Minister, aims to broaden recognition of foreign academic degrees while maintaining Israel’s licensing standards.
NYC Mayor Mamdani delivers Fourth of July speech condemning Trump and US immigration policies
In his speech, Mamdani condemned “the powerful [who] have always known their answer: America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy where only a select few are allowed freedom.”
Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules
US Circuit Judge Cory Wilson, a Trump appointee, dissented, saying "the majority marginalizes the Constitution's express grant of plenary authority over immigration matters to Congress."
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, but American Jews can't declare victory - opinion
HIAS leader says the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling is a relief but also a warning that America’s promise of belonging is still under political threat.
Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods
“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.
Bipartisan backlash after ICE detained a Texas nun on her way to church led to her release
Monica De la Cruz and other US House members from south Texas intervened with federal officials, leading to the nun's release from ICE custody.
When language becomes a threat to democratic values - opinion
Recent events show how the manipulation of language can erode truth, accountability, and free debate.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The court upheld the blocking of an executive order directing US agencies not to recognize the citizenship of children born in the US if neither parent is a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
Israelis arrested at Philippines Chabad house for overstaying visas, working without permits
Authorities said the foreign nationals were being held temporarily at the police station pending their transfer to a detention facility in the capital.