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Op-Ed | February 12, 2026

Cartel drones vs Texas lasers

Yesterday, El Paso, Texas, was placed under severe restrictions from the Federal Aviation Administration. For unspecified reasons of national security, no aircraft would be allowed in or out for ten days. Washington sources soon confirmed what many suspected: the cause was hostile drone activity from Mexico.

Bill Analysis | February 6, 2026

New Legislation Positions Indiana at the Forefront of Immigration Enforcement

Indiana’s Senate Bill (SB) 76 is a wide-ranging bill that strengthens immigration enforcement and cooperation statewide. The bill focuses on two main areas of immigration enforcement. First, it amends Indiana’s existing anti-sanctuary law, originally adopted in 2011, to require all jurisdictions to honor immigration detainers and to close loopholes that impede enforcement. Second, it bars employers from hiring illegal workers. Finally, SB 76 also helps identify benefits fraud and abuse through the collection and reporting of certain non-identifiable data of recipients.

Commentary | February 5, 2026

Fraud in Minnesota Isn’t Going Away; Don’t Get Distracted

Step outside in Minneapolis. Drive downtown. Grab dinner. Meet friends. Drop off a kid at practice. It feels normal. Traffic moves. Streets are calm. The only visible disruption is the occasional protester on an overpass waving a sign. As a resident of the city of Minneapolis, this is our reality.

Expert Insights | February 5, 2026

Denaturalization Primer: The History and Legal Basis of Stripping Citizenship from Naturalized Individuals

To become an American, a person must demonstrate qualities and characteristics defined in statute, including adherence to our Constitution, knowledge of our history, English proficiency, and good moral character. Unfortunately, weak enforcement and open borders policies have allowed individuals who have never met the requirements—or spirit—of our naturalization laws to obtain the privilege of American citizenship.

Issue Brief | February 5, 2026

It’s Time for Congress to End the Diversity Visa Program

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it is pausing the Diversity Visa Program in the wake of the tragic shooting at Brown University, where two students were killed and many others gravely injured.

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