Florida's farmers are in a tough spot. They can't find enough workers to harvest their crops. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal that could affect everyone. Many workers have left because they're scared. They don't want to be caught up in immigration raids. Now, farmers are struggling to find people to replace them. They can't afford to hire workers th...
Vegetable prices have been going up a lot lately. In July, the cost of vegetables for businesses shot up by 38%. That's a huge jump! Some people think this is because of new taxes on imports, called tariffs. But it's not that simple. There are many reasons why vegetable prices might be rising. Bad weather can make it hard to grow crops. Also, there might not be enou...
In a significant policy shift, the Metropolitan Police Department in D. C. is now allowing officers to inform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about undocumented immigrants they meet during routine traffic stops. This change means that even immigrants who haven't committed any crimes could be reported to ICE for potential arrest and deportation. D. C. Mayor...
In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a tough time. A recent poll shows that his conservative party is now in second place, behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This poll comes after a challenging summer for Merz, filled with controversial decisions that upset both his supporters and opponents. One of Merz's recent moves was to stop sending ...
In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a small Native American tribe is making big waves. The Miccosukee Tribe, with fewer than a thousand members, recently won a temporary court victory against the Trump administration. The dispute revolves around a migrant detention center, humorously nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz, " built on an old airstrip near their reservation...
In a series of operations, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody several individuals who are not only in the country illegally but also have serious criminal backgrounds. Among them is Bou Khathavong, a dual citizen of Laos and Thailand, who was picked up on July 25 in Philadelphia. Khathavong's record includes a conviction for conspi...
Head Start, a program that has helped millions of children, is facing a new rule that could turn kids away based on their parents' immigration status. This policy is not only harsh but also impractical. How do you check the immigration status of a baby or a toddler? It's not fair to make young children pay for their parents' situations. This rule seems to target par...
The political landscape is always buzzing with activity. Recently, there's been a lot of talk about Hunter Biden's public outbursts. People are noticing how he's been acting. Some say he's been in a state of anger, which has sparked discussions across the country. Meanwhile, the border situation has been a hot topic. President Trump's approach to immigration has bee...
The Trump administration has introduced a new rule. It stops many immigrants from getting bond hearings. These are people who entered the U. S. without proper documents. Now, they must stay in detention while waiting for deportation. This process can take a long time, even years. An ICE spokesperson said this new rule fixes a gap in immigration law. Before, it mostl...
A judge in New Hampshire has found a smart way to stop a controversial executive order. The order, issued by Donald Trump, aims to change birthright citizenship. The judge didn't use the usual method to block the order. Instead, he used a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit covers babies born in all 50 states. It includes babies born to mothers without legal status. I...