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A Trinidad-born Virginia entrepreneur who arrived in 2006 with $300 and became a U.S. citizen in 2015 says birth tourism and illegal immigration undermine the sacrifices of those who pursue legal paths, praises the rigorous process he underwent, and backs Donald Trump’s push for stricter, lawful immigration ahead of America250.
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote a brief dissent in the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling, suggesting the Trump administration's order could face constitutional challenges if applied to children born to parents unlawfully present; he contrasts that with the majority's view that birthright citizenship attaches to anyone born in the United States under the Fourteenth Amendment, a point Chief Justice Roberts framed with the 'soil, not blood' principle.
A leaked recording of a '60 Minutes' segment criticizing Trump's immigration policy, featuring allegations of abuse at a detention center, has sparked controversy over journalistic independence after CBS pulled the story, raising questions about media bias and editorial decisions.
The article reports on the increasing arrests and injuries faced by US military veterans during protests against ICE's immigration enforcement and Trump's deportation policies, highlighting specific incidents involving veterans like Dana Briggs and John Cerrone, and discussing broader concerns about government brutality and militarization affecting veterans and civil liberties.
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas only applies to new applicants, not current visa holders, amid confusion over the policy's scope. The fee, part of Trump's broader immigration overhaul, faces criticism and potential legal challenges, especially from India, which supplies over 70% of H-1B workers. The move aims to make visas more expensive and reduce their numbers, with some proposing alternative high-cost visas like the $1 million 'gold card' and 'platinum card' options for wealthy foreigners.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, prompting major tech companies and foreign governments to respond, as the move threatens to significantly impact highly skilled immigrant workers and disrupt international relations and industries reliant on these visas.