Civicslog

Tracking presidential actions and other news.

Action Area: immigration

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IRS Acting Commissioner Resigns Over Deal to Share Immigrants' Tax Data With ICE

Date: 2025-04-08

Source: apnews.com

Type: news

Action areas: public-safety immigration data-privacy

Human-written

Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause is resigning over an agreement share immigrants's sensitive tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE would use the data to indentify and deport undocumented people living in the United States. The agreement was signed Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Several IRS officials have resigned or been fired over access to sensitive financial and personal data since the president's inauguration.

Student Visas Revoked for Dozens of University of California International Students

Date: 2025-04-07

Type: news

Action areas: education immigration

Human-written

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last month that the State Department has revoked 300 or more students’ visas, seeming to target foreign-born students who participate in political activism. Several high-profile pro-Palestinian scholars have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The visas of more than three dozen students and alumni of California universities have been nullified in the last week. Schools did not provide details, citing privacy concerns.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025

Date: 2025-04-04

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: civil-rights education immigration

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The order directs Federal agencies to take measures to prevent child abuse and neglect and to promote the psychological, physical, and emotional development of children. It discourages public schools from discussing transgender issues and eliminates taxpayer funding to any institution involved in providing gender affirming care of youth. Additionally, it calls for increased efforts to secure the southern border to end child trafficking.

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2025

Date: 2025-04-03

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: ceremonial civil-rights immigration

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The order directs Federal agencies to recognize April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It urges all Americans, families, law enforcement personnel, healthcare providers, and community and faith-based organizations to support survivors of sexual assault and work together to prevent such crimes. The order also highlights previous actions taken, such as the declaration of a national emergency at the southern border, designation of cartels as terrorist organizations, and the signing into law of the Laken Riley Act requiring detention of illegal aliens convicted of certain crimes.

Secretary of State Rubio Says He Has Revoked the Visas of Around 300 International Students

Date: 2025-03-28

Source: npr.org

Type: news

Action areas: immigration education foreign-policy

Human-written

The Trump II administration has intensified its crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing the revocation of over 300 student visas, stating that visas are intended for academic pursuits, not activism. This policy shift has led to the detention and deportation of international students across various universities.

Trump II Admin Invokes State Secrets Privilege in Standoff With Judge Over Flight Details Related to Venezuelan Deportation.

Date: 2025-03-24

Source: nbcnewyork.com

Type: news

Action areas: immigration law foreign-policy

Human-written

Trump II Admin Invokes State Secrets Privilege in Standoff With Judge Over Flight Details Related to Venezuelan Deportation.

Trump II Deports 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador Under Alien Enemies Act

Date: 2025-03-16

Source: bbc.com

Type: news

Action areas: immigration law foreign-policy

Human-written

Trump II Deports 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador Under Alien Enemies Act. And apparently in defiance of a court order from Saturday.

Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren de Aragua

Date: 2025-03-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: immigration law public-safety

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Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren de Aragua. A proclamation directs the apprehension, detention, and removal of Venezuelan nationals aged 14 or older who are Tren de Aragua members and lack lawful U.S. residency.

Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Date: 2025-03-07

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: education federal-regulations immigration

Human-written

3/7/2025: EO:Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Adds qualification restrictions to the student loan public service loan forgiveness program, specifically disqualifies borrowers who work for non-profits that aid “illegal immigrants” or support “terrorist organizations.”

Trump II DHS Cuts Protections for Haitian Immigrants, Brings Deportation Closer

Date: 2025-02-20

Source: nytimes.com

Type: news

Action areas: immigration

Human-written

Trump II DHS Cuts Protections for Haitian Immigrants, Brings Deportation Closer.

Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity.

Date: 2025-01-29

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: immigration

Human-written

Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity. Instructions to DOD.

Trump II Names Thomas Homan as “Border Czar” in Upcoming Administration

Date: 2024-11-11

Source: nytimes.com

Type: news

Action areas: immigration

Human-written

Trump II Names Thomas Homan as “Border Czar” in Upcoming Administration.