Reviewing the Situation in Venezuela After the Earthquakes

Cleared of Suspicions: “Drugs” in Worker’s Truck Were Actually Just Salt
The Harris County DA has confirmed that the suspected “drugs” found in the vehicle of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—a construction worker fatally shot by ICE in Houston—were actually just granulated salt used for a homemade hydration drink. With no body-camera footage available, family members and advocates are demanding transparency and criticizing authorities for prematurely floating drug allegations to smear the victim’s name.

In a significant victory for employers and skilled workers, a US federal court has blocked the government’s attempt to charge a massive $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa. The ruling provides relief to businesses, hospitals, and schools that rely on the vital work permit program. Read on to learn why judges rejected the fee and what this means for the future of H-1B applications.