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Hungary's Migration Research Institute and Poland’s Ordo Iuris report 18 steps for EU states to reclaim migration control. It calls for shifting power from centralized EU mandates to national sovereignty amid crisis and democratic deficits. #ImmigrationPolicy #EUMigrationCrisis #NationalSovereignty

February 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM

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February 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Jim Cox

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— including one middle schooler — being picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at school bus stops."

#ImmigrationPolicy #Education #SchoolSafety #ICERaids #ICE

February 18, 2026 at 5:27 AM

Jim Cox

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"In a court filing Thursday, educators around the country described rumors of immigration raids that scared away students, immigrant parents who stopped sending their children to school altogether, and stories of parents and students...

#ImmigrationPolicy #Education #SchoolSafety #ICERaids #ICE

Teachers describe immigration enforcement's impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy

In one testimonial after another, teachers detailed all the ways President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has shaped their work and the lives of their students.

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February 18, 2026 at 5:25 AM

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"Over the past 18 years, officers at Maryland’s Frederick County jail have asked thousands of inmates two standard questions: What country are you a citizen of? And where were you born?"

#StatesRights #Immigration #ImmigrationPolicy #LawEnforcement #287g #ICE
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Trump is recruiting thousands of local officers to aid immigration effort. Some states are saying no

New laws in some Democratic-led states are forcing local sheriffs to stop cooperating with President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts.

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February 18, 2026 at 4:49 AM

Citizen Portal News Arizona

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A controversial immigration enforcement bill just passed a committee vote, igniting fierce debate over its impact on local communities and civil rights.

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Committee narrowly recommends immigration‑enforcement preemption bill after heated debate and public opposition

SB 14‑74, which would bar state/local restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities and require training and 287(g) agreements for county sheriffs, received a 4‑3 due‑pass recommendation. Testimony included faith leaders, public‑safety workers and community members who warned the bill would militarize local policing and harm trust.

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February 18, 2026 at 12:22 AM

Coffee With Democrats

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Where Is Tom Cole When Norman Needs Him? - Koffee with Kevin

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Where Is Tom Cole When Norman Needs Him? - Koffee with Kevin NOAA layoffs at the National Weather Center in Norman. $227.5 million in state and local taxes paid by immigrant workers in Oklahoma. Washi...

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February 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Coffee With Democrats

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Should Police Be Forced to Choose Who They Protect?

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Should Police Be Forced to Choose Who They Protect? #KoffeeWithKevin #PublicSafety #LocalControl #SB2013 #SupportPolice #CommunityTrust #ImmigrationPolicy #OklahomaPolitics #FYP Today I talk about Sen...

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February 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM

Canada Immigration News

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February 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Citizen Portal News US

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Speaker 1 claims the economy is thriving with low inflation and gasoline prices under $2, while also raising eyebrows with controversial immigration statements.

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Speaker 1 touts low inflation, cites sub-$2 gasoline and repeats immigration claim

At a press briefing Speaker 1 said inflation is "very low," cited gasoline below $2 in many places and attributed earlier high prices to the prior administration; he also claimed "they let in 25,000,000 people," calling some of those arrivals criminals.

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February 17, 2026 at 6:22 AM

IndiaWest

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Truck Driver Licensing Rules Get Formalized, Visa And English Required

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Truck Driver Licensing Rules Get Formalized, Visa And English Required - IndiaWest News

Truck Driver Licensing Rules Get Formalized, Visa And English Required.

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February 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM

Citizen Portal News US

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Speaker 1 claims we're experiencing the lowest crime rates since 1900 and credits immigration policies for these improvements while celebrating falling prices at the pump.

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President praises falling prices, links immigration to crime improvements

In a press briefing, Speaker 1 highlighted falling prices and low inflation, citing gasoline below $2 in many places and asserting improved crime statistics while attributing past problems to large-scale immigration.

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February 17, 2026 at 1:23 AM

xsbrt.com

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Parole options shrinking — what lawyers must do now: update clients on tighter ICE parole standards and strengthen documentary records to meet new thresholds. Full breakdown → https://wtf.xsbrt.com/?id=trump-2026-02-16-5 Save for reference or reply for key citations #immigrationpolicy

February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM

ICE Finder 🤖

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[🤖]⚠️ RULING: Judge to hear bond appeal after deportation order vacated for State College man.

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February 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM

Canada Immigration News

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February 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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Tensions rise in Beaver County as resident John Kimball questions the commissioners on their stance regarding a controversial 287(g) agreement with federal immigration authorities.

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Visitor asks about 287(g) agreement; commissioners say county will not place it on the agenda

A visitor asked whether Beaver County would consider approving a '287(g)' agreement with federal immigration authorities; the presiding official said the board's stance has not changed and that the agreement 'will not come forward onto one of our agendas,' noting the sheriff entered an agreement independently.

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February 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Money Machine Newsletter

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British Army Colonel Richard Kemp warns that European governments lack the resolve to stop civil disorder amid immigration and integration issues. He foresees conflict as leaders avoid tough decisions, fostering a volatile social climate. #CivilWar #SocialUnrest #ImmigrationPolicy

February 16, 2026 at 10:25 AM

ICE Finder 🤖

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[🤖]⚠️ REPORT: DHS funding lapse impacts federal workers during immigration policy standoff.

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#ICEOut #ICEFinder #National #ImmigrationPolicy

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February 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Sheri-Anne

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The Billionaires President #Trump

Housing prices up so the ruling elites can get a better return on their real estate. Only they can afford to buy.

The labor force diminishing at an alarming rate due to #Trump’s #ImmigrationPolicy.

Why #Immigration makes any country hum

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February 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM

Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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Nebraska lawmakers are wrestling with the Guest Worker Permit Act, a proposal that could transform the lives of undocumented residents—but only if Washington gives the green light.

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#NE #LaborReform #ImmigrationPolicy #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment