Policy

Trump Tightens USCIS Citizenship Screening, Alarming Korean Americans

The Trump administration’s plan to tighten USCIS citizenship screening starting the 20th of this month has stirred unease among Korean Americans, with some appearing...

Immigration Fraud Sweep: ICE, USCIS, FBI Lead Major Joint Op

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has moved beyond arresting unauthorized immigrants to target immigration fraud. The primary focus includes marriage and family-based immigration...

LAPD fires 1,040 projectiles at protest; judge bans use on press

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) fired more than 1,000 projectiles in a single day during protests against immigration enforcement raids, stirring controversy and...

ICE immigration raids surge after Supreme Court ruling sparks crackdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded enforcement in sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles, drawing concern and pushback from local communities. Raids have...

Los Angeles speed camera delay pushes rollout to 2026 after 304 deaths

The Los Angeles speed camera delay means the city will not complete installation until at least late 2026, despite state law already allowing the...

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Protests DHS Immigration Raid Targeting Korean Workers in Georgia

Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D–CA 34th), who represents Los Angeles’ Koreatown, has formally protested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over a recent immigration raid...

Trump attempts to reassure Korea Inc. in wake of LG-Hyundai plant raid

Trump sought to reassure Korean investors after the Georgia raid that detained 475 workers, pledging support for foreign investment and improved visa processes.

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.

ICE arrests 300 Korean nationals for visa violations in Georgia

ICE arrested 475 workers at a Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia, including 300 Korean nationals accused of visa violations, signaling broader enforcement efforts.

Korean violinist released on bond after several weeks of ICE detention

Korean musician John Shin, once protected under DACA, was released on a $25,000 bond after ICE detention in Colorado as he pursues a green card.