Immigration Developments to Be Thankful For As 2025 Ends

Kevin R. Johnson

26 Dec 2025 — 1 min read

It has been a tough year for immigrants in the United States. Roving patrols in major cities, a mass deportation campaign, and more. As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to highlight some more positive things when it comes to immigration.

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