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ICE arrests Korean mother in front of children at school dropoff

ICE arrested Kyungjin Yu during a school dropoff in Chula Vista, drawing criticism as U.S. visa enforcement tightens with expanded social media and ideological reviews.

Elderly couple leaves LA after 26 years amid unbearable immigration crackdown

An elderly Korean couple will leave Los Angeles after 26 years as enforcement intensifies, reflecting broader self-deportation trends and reduced protections.

When appearing in court leads to arrest, justice breaks down

The arrest of Korean student Yeonsoo Go outside New York immigration court has sparked outrage, raising questions about due process and ICE enforcement tactics.

Green card holder detained at U.S. airport, denied legal counsel

A green card holder returning from South Korea was detained without charges or legal counsel, raising serious concerns about due process and civil liberties.

CBP warns non-citizens: Carry status documents or face penalties

CBP warns all non-citizens, including green card holders, to carry proof of immigration status at all times—or face fines and jail time under new DHS rules.

The high cost of tariffs: How Trump’s trade war crushed Korean-American truckers

Steep tariffs imposed under the Trump administration have devastated Korean-American truckers, slashing incomes, triggering layoffs, and forcing small firms to fight for survival amid collapsing freight volumes.

Petition to bring back deported Purple Heart veteran gains national attention

A growing petition is urging the U.S. to allow deported Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park to return, citing his military service and rehabilitation.

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Birthright Citizenship under threat: Immigrant communities face new uncertainty

A Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for 28 states to enforce President Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship, leaving many immigrant families fearful and uncertain about their children's future.

A Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport after 50 years in U.S.

Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart recipient and U.S. Army veteran, was forced to self-deport to South Korea after nearly 50 years in the U.S., despite decades of lawful rehabilitation and service-related trauma.