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- 1US immigration officers told to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants●US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: Report
US immigration officers have reportedly been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who have no criminal record. According to a report picked up by multiple international outlets, the directive marks a shift in enforcement priorities, focusing resources on immigrants with criminal histories rather than non-criminal ones. The news has drawn attention as it suggests a change in how US authorities are carrying out immigration arrests day to day.
- 2Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme●Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted over allegations of running a cash-for-approvals scheme, in which immigration benefits were allegedly granted in exchange for bribes. The case has drawn attention to potential corruption within the agency that handles immigration applications, with the indictment raising questions about how many decisions may have been compromised.