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- 1Legal Immigration from Muslim-Majority Nations Down 96% Since 2024▼Legal Immigration from Majority-Muslim Nations Was Cut 96% Since 2024
The Cato Institute reports that legal immigration from majority-Muslim countries has fallen by 96% since 2024. The analysis points to a sharp collapse in green cards and visas issued to nationals of Muslim-majority nations, reflecting policy restrictions introduced under the current US administration. Immigration advocates are citing the figure as evidence of a near-shutdown of legal pathways for these countries.
- 2Supreme Court Allows SAVE Student Loan Program to Continue▼Supreme Court Reauthorizes SAVE Program, but It’s Not as Big a Deal as Some Would Have You Believe
The Cato Institute argues that the Supreme Court's decision to reauthorize the SAVE student loan repayment program is being overstated by some commentators, and that its practical impact is smaller than claimed. The SAVE plan, an income-driven repayment scheme for federal student borrowers, has been a frequent target of litigation and political debate, making any court action on it headline-worthy.