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A Gujarati businessman residing illegally in the US for 16 years faces a USD 1.8 million civil penalty for defying a removal order. The fine, calculated at over USD 998 daily, was imposed despite his pending U visa application. This significant penalty highlights a rare instance involving a Gujarati national, with thousands of similar notices issued to other migrants.

The department of homeland security is developing smart glasses for immigration officers to conduct real-time biometric identification. Concerns have been raised by attorneys that this technology could extend beyond immigration enforcement, potentially impacting US citizens and protesters through broader surveillance.

In an official statement, district attorney Alvin L Bragg Jr said the return highlighted the “massive” scale of trafficking networks that targeted India’s cultural heritage. He added that efforts to recover and repatriate stolen artefacts would continue.

Immigration arrests have risen to about 1,300 a day, up from a daily average of 350 prior to Trump’s second term, while detentions of non-criminal cases jumped from roughly 860 to 24,500. Here’s how the US president is pushing through his anti-immigrant agenda despite legal hurdles

A New Jersey firm, Royal Sovereign, has been fined $8 million and ordered to pay over $395,000 in restitution for concealing dangerously defective air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and one fatality. The company knowingly sold thousands of units with a faulty motor, leading to a recall and a guilty plea for violating consumer safety laws.

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the ban on two ICE-tracking portals, ruling that government officials may have violated First Amendment rights.

An unprecedented international effort involving the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers, leading to the arrest of 276 individuals. These operations targeted Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown highlights a global commitment to combating cross-border financial crime.

ICE has arrested an Indian-origin truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, accused in a fatal 2025 Oregon road accident that killed a newly married couple. Released from local custody on April 2, Kumar now faces removal proceedings after ICE claims local authorities did not comply with a detainer request.

US businesses are witnessing significantly higher H-1B visa selection rates, with some reporting over 50% success. This surge follows the department of homeland security's shift from a random lottery to a wage-weighted system, prioritizing higher salary offers. The new rule, effective February 27, 2026, aims to reshape the selection process for skilled foreign workers.

The US State Department has significantly expanded its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere, targeting 26 individuals. This move aims to counter those working for US adversaries to undermine American interests, regional security, and democratic sovereignty. The administration asserts this action protects national security and promotes regional safety and prosperity.