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USCIS will resume processing some asylum applications, but with stricter vetting. Other restrictions, including travel bans from high-risk countries, remain in effect.
President Donald Trump has asked Republican leadership in Congress to send him a bill by June 1 to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and Border Patrol.
The 9th Circuit has stayed a ruling vacating a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. This may impact immigration judges' authority to grant release on bond.
Michigan and one of its cities asked a federal court to temporarily block ICE from converting a warehouse into a detention center, arguing the federal government didn't notify local officials and…
A Harvard Medical School researcher and Russian national charged with smuggling frog embryo specimens can see emails and other documents regarding the government's decision to prosecute her. A…
Immigrants at a Mojave Desert detention facility are seeking better conditions. ICE says immigrants can't interfere with the contract terms with GEO Group.
Canada's new citizenship law, which took effect in December, may grant citizenship to one-in-four New Englanders. Let's break down what this means for you.
The latest Harvard/Harris poll found that most Americans support immigration enforcement, but don't want to hear about it. According to the poll, 55% of Americans believe that immigration laws are…
The US Supreme Court has expressed skepticism over the Trump administration's attempt to limit birthright citizenship. The majority of justices struggle to see support for the administration's…
A federal judge has upheld sanctuary laws in Colorado and Denver, ruling that a decision in favor of the Trump administration would violate the Constitution.
The US is discussing changes in immigration law. The new law may exclude aliens who support genocide or violence.
A 7th Circuit panel scolded an attorney and former chief federal immigration judge for submitting a brief citing two nonexistent cases and a false quotation. The court noted that such errors can be…
A Massachusetts federal judge has vacated the DHS' termination of noncitizens' parole status. The ruling was made due to a lack of justification for canceling parole.
Two new Washington laws aim to protect immigrant workers. The laws require employers to notify workers of upcoming immigration enforcement activity.
The 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Dominican national's abuse claims need further review. The court must determine if deportation can be canceled under federal law.
The Trump administration stated that Apple had its own reasons for removing the app, which allowed users to report immigration enforcement sightings.
A Virginia federal judge has overturned the sale of an immigration bond company found liable for predatory lending practices. The judge ruled that the transaction knowingly violated the terms of an…
Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is growing its immigration practice with a new hire in its Boston office. The new senior counsel has nearly 30 years of experience.
The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a request to revisit an order keeping a migrant detention facility in Florida open. This decision has significant implications for immigration policy.
The Trump administration is challenging a court ruling on deportation procedures to third countries. The court ruled that deportees must be given the opportunity to challenge their destination.
Do you have an undocumented parent? Explore green card options and eligibility rules to help them gain legal status.
The US Department of State has published a notice of proposed information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.
Hollywood stars, experts, and organizations are demanding the closure of the Texas ICE facility. The facility has faced numerous reports of abuse, disease, and inhumane conditions.
The federal government has asked the 9th Circuit to pause a lower court's ruling that immigration judges have the authority to hear bond requests from detained immigrants. The lower court's ruling…
A Florida federal judge has ordered ICE to facilitate attorney access for detainees at the Everglades detention center. The ruling highlights the importance of attorney access in protecting…
The US federal government has responded to allegations by unions that it is using an AI surveillance system to suppress free speech. The unions' claims were dismissed due to lack of standing.
A D.C. federal judge has vacated immigration fee increases introduced in 2020, citing the failure to consider the impact on legal aid services.
The US Supreme Court declined to review a case involving a U visa holder's bid for a green card. This decision may have implications for immigration policy.
A court battle in Maryland: local officials and activists oppose ICE plans to convert a warehouse into a detention center. The court's decision could impact the lives of thousands of immigrants.
A federal jury has awarded $8.4M to a former Cognizant employee who claimed he was fired in retaliation for alleging hiring bias. The company was found guilty of wrongful termination.
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