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Due to changes in Canada's citizenship law, 300,000 Connecticut residents have become dual citizens. They can now apply for a Canadian passport.
The US Appellate Board has set new standards for torture cases, which may impact the review process for such cases and removal from the country.
Green card holders can collect Social Security after 10 years of U.S. work. Learn the eligibility rules and what changes when you naturalize. Green card holders may be eligible for Social Security…
The US State Department has changed its delegation of authority. This may impact the processing of visa and immigration cases. Details inside.
The DHS has proposed increasing the fee for a stay of deportation application from $155 to $755. This is the first change in nearly 40 years. The fee may increase by nearly 400%.
A Massachusetts federal judge expressed doubt about restoring humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of migrants. This decision came after the Trump administration canceled the parole for a…
A Minnesota federal judge refused to block the DHS 2025 guidance. This guidance rescinds a policy barring federal agencies from carrying out immigration enforcement actions near public schools.
Kilmar Ábrego García stated that discovery should begin in district court despite the appeal of the decision on his redetention. This case is related to immigration law and may have implications for…
The Illinois State Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting by ICE agents. This occurred during a federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Illinois joins other states…
Former Wisconsin state judge Hannah C. Dugan can't use a recent Fourth Circuit ruling to overturn her conviction. The federal government said the ruling is merely relevant and not binding.
The ACLU is seeking a full review of a court ruling that halted an investigation into US immigration flights to El Salvador. The decision could have significant implications for US immigration policy.
A federal judge in Washington has partially sided with immigration officials' decision to not provide some information about border searches. The decision was made in a case about the right to…
A Florida couple was sentenced for participating in a payroll tax evasion scheme, evading over $37 million in taxes.
The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the federal ban on unauthorized immigrants possessing firearms is consistent with the nation's tradition of firearm regulation. This decision may…
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has made a ruling that may impact detention policy for illegal entrants. This decision may be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
USCIS has updated its TPS website, noting that individuals with TPS-related EADs can work through July 22, 2026. Read more.
A split Seventh Circuit panel ruled that immigrants have due process rights. This decision may impact the fate of thousands of immigrants in the US.
The American Immigration Council and the US government have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over family separation policies during the Trump administration. The lawsuit was related to FOIA…
Three US labor unions have gained support from the US Supreme Court in a case about AI surveillance. The unions claim that a government surveillance program scans the internet for undesirable views…
A court order has halted the deportation of an Egyptian man's family. The family will not be deported from the US.
The Trump administration is seeking to undo class certification for thousands of Afghan and Iraqi citizens seeking special immigrant visas. This decision may impact thousands of people waiting for…
A DOJ attorney may face discipline for not disclosing a warrant to a federal judge. The judge criticized the attorney's actions.
The Board of Immigration Appeals continues to roll back Biden's 'quiet amnesty'. What does this mean for immigrants in the US?
The US Immigration Appeals Board has reversed a ruling that protected a Mexican national from deportation, finding that he failed to show a likelihood of future torture. The individual had…
The Trump administration has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit related to sponsor requirements for unaccompanied immigrant children. The fate of thousands of children hangs in the balance.
The government's arguments against birthright citizenship may be easier to administer, but weaker in terms of text and history. Attorney Tara Kennedy comments on recent oral arguments.
Dual citizenship is allowed in the U.S. Learn how it works, the benefits, and potential complications. Dual citizenship can have both advantages and disadvantages.
The DOJ's plan to take over a program providing legal aid in immigration detention facilities is nowhere to be found. It's been a year since the promise was made.
Two noncitizens filed a proposed class action in federal court to block parts of Texas' migrant arrest law. This comes after the Fifth Circuit ruled that immigrant-rights groups and a Texas county…
President Donald Trump has expanded sanctions against Cuba, targeting Cuban officials and financial institutions.
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