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Inside an ICE arrest amid renewed scrutiny
ImmigrationICE agents were observed going to arrest a man as the agency faced renewed scrutiny a month before November’s midterm elections.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
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Republicans face immigration divide before midterms
ImmigrationThe GOP is balancing its support for Trump’s border policies against voter dissatisfaction with aggressive immigration enforcement.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
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Iraq warns of ISIS risk from Syria after US troop exit
ImmigrationIraq is reinforcing its border posture as officials monitor ISIS activity in Syria following the end of the US military mission in Iraq.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Brazil vote opens amid debt and US-China rivalry
ImmigrationBrazil’s closely divided presidential vote carries consequences for debt, immigration and the country’s place between the United States and China.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Refugee measure faces Sept. 30 renewal deadline
ImmigrationCongress must consider the Lautenberg Amendment as critics press the Trump administration to restore processing for Iranian religious minorities.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Lehigh Valley House Fight Centers on a 1-Point Margin
ImmigrationRepublicans seek to protect a narrow edge as both parties test competing arguments about Latino voters and immigration.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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Lawmakers call Trump’s $810 million funding plan unlawful
ImmigrationThe White House plans to withhold congressionally approved money for research, education and programs serving immigrants and minority groups.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
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U.S. plans 17,500 refugee slots, mainly for Afrikaners
ImmigrationA State Department notice says most of the fiscal 2027 refugee places would go to White Afrikaners from South Africa.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 23, 2026
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Federal page shows no 2026 Constitution proclamation
ImmigrationThe cited Federal Register address displays an access-control notice rather than a formal designation for the 2026 observance.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Salazar says Trump’s immigration enforcement goes too far
ImmigrationThe Miami Republican paired criticism of deportation efforts with support for border enforcement and legal status for some longtime residents.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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States prepare for possible ICE presence at polling places
ImmigrationStates are making contingency plans for the possibility that ICE agents could appear at polling locations.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Trump administration grants Iranian officials restricted UN visas
ImmigrationIran’s president and foreign minister may attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York, but their delegation will face travel and shopping limits.
The Ballot National DeskSep 18, 2026
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White House withdraws Richard Schroyer's ICE nomination
ImmigrationThe nomination was pulled after it stalled in a Senate committee amid a request for details about shootings involving federal agents.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Salazar says Trump immigration enforcement went too far
ImmigrationThe Florida Republican said Hispanic voters who backed Trump in 2024 feel betrayed and challenged the scope of July immigration arrests.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Latino museum site choice renews ideological dispute
ImmigrationThe Smithsonian’s choice of an existing building draws new scrutiny of the Latino museum’s exhibits and plans.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Hochul pardon ends Supreme Court immigration detention case
ImmigrationThe justices will not hear a dispute over bond hearings for noncitizens held for extended periods during deportation proceedings.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 13, 2026
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White House drops border wall game after Tetris pushback
ImmigrationThe White House removed a border-wall-themed game following pushback tied to Tetris, ending the online feature without changing policy by itself.
The Ballot National DeskSep 9, 2026