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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Katchup Briefing

U.S. government to collect biometric data not only from immigrants but from U.S. citizens

A new DHS proposal would greatly expand biometric collection, allowing the government to gather and store DNA and other data from immigrants, sponsors, and even some U.S. citizens, raising deep questions about privacy, cost, and surveillance.

Green card dreams face a tougher test: self-sufficiency or denial

USCIS is advancing regulations that revive stricter self-sufficiency reviews in green card cases. Sponsors face enforceable obligations and potential legal risk under an expanded public charge framework.

Racial Discrimination Controversy: Apology, Not PR, Is What Great White Needs Most

Los Angeles restaurant Great White faces mounting backlash over racial discrimination and harassment allegations, as critics say it needs an apology, not a PR campaign.

LA homeless nonprofits’ revenue soars 10,000-fold — yet homeless crisis worsens

IRS data show nonprofit revenue in LA’s homeless sector surged to $121.7 million as homelessness rose about 70%. The article urges strict metrics and oversight to tie funding to measurable outcomes.

Permanent resident fined $130 for not carrying green card

A Chicago permanent resident was fined $130 for not carrying his green card. The case spotlights federal ID rules, a CBP advisory, and higher DHS penalties.

Steep hikes in parking and trash fees turn daily life in LA into a costlier struggle

Los Angeles extended paid-parking hours and raised meter rates while RecycLA charges climbed, increasing household and business costs across the city.

Korean-American parents lead anti-bullying campaign after son’s death

After Aiden Lee’s death, his parents, Jaeseok Lee and Hyemi Jung, launched a community anti-bullying campaign, urging swift prevention and stronger school safeguards.

As police don’t act, restaurants fight dine-and-dashers, shaming them online

As police rarely pursue small-dollar walkouts, Koreatown restaurants are posting CCTV clips to shame offenders, recover losses, and deter future thefts. The tactic brings fast results—but also risks.

Immigration enforcement casts shadow over LA Korean Festival

Immigration enforcement is reshaping travel and staffing plans for the LA Korean Festival’s vendors and officials. Organizers and attorneys urge strict visa compliance and contingency planning.

Georgia raid lays bare the violent face of ‘America First’

A forceful sweep at the Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia detained 475 workers and jolted U.S.–Korea ties, raising broader questions about ‘America First’ and investor trust.