ICE POLICY

Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Local Leaders Push Back Against ICE Tactics

In a bold move, local officials are speaking out against the aggressive actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They argue that the agency's methods are not just harsh but deliberately so. This isn't about catching dangerous criminals; it's about targeting ordinary people going about their daily lives. One leader, Stein, took to social media to express...

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Apr 30 2025EDUCATION

New Rules: Visa Revocation Can Now End Legal Status

The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has broadened its authority to end the legal status of foreign students. This change is outlined in a recent internal memo. The memo, which was filed in court, lists new reasons for terminating the legal status of international students. One key addition is the revocation of a U. S. Department of State visa. This me...

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Apr 26 2025EDUCATION

Students' futures on the line as ICE reverses course

Students across the United States breathed a sigh of relief as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decided to restore the status of some international students. This decision came after a wave of abrupt terminations that left many students in a state of uncertainty. The terminations were made in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a dat...

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cook County Fights Environmental Injustice: A Battle for Resilience

Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next to Stamps watching tv in home due to flood, her uncle is stuck on his...

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Starbucks' New CEO Gets Flexibility, Employees May Lose Jobs

Coffee giant Starbucks is making waves with a strict new policy. The company is warning its corporate employees that they could be fired if they don't show up to the office at least three days a week. This comes just weeks after the company hired a new CEO who gets to work from his Southern California home. The memo circulated to one division states that employees wh...

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Tech Chief Says: Adapt or Leave

Matt Garman, the boss at Amazon Web Services, has a clear message for workers who aren't excited about Amazon's new office policy: find a new job. In a recent meeting, Garman told employees that if they're not comfortable with the five-day workweek in the office, they should look elsewhere. He believes that Amazon's culture thrives on teamwork and that innovation suf...

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Sep 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Return-to-Office Debate: What's Behind Amazon's Shift Back to Pre-Pandemic Norms?

Amazon, the online retail giant, has made a significant change in its work-from-home policy. CEO Andy Jassy, who took over in 2021, has announced that employees will now be required to return to the office five days a week. This change marks a stark contrast to the company's previous hybrid policy, which allowed employees to work from home at least three days a week....

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

The Office Revival: Amazon's Shift to Five Days a Week

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the company will be returning to a five-day-a-week in-office requirement starting in January 2025. This change comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the company's previous flexible work arrangements. But what's behind this sudden shift, and what does it mean for Amazon's employees and customers? On the su...

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