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A Fourth Circuit panel revived a Jamaican man's case, finding that immigration judges violated his due process rights. Read more about this important ruling.
A Palestinian activist has sued Trump administration officials for conspiring to deprive him of his constitutional rights. The lawsuit was filed in a New York federal court.
Three Venezuelan asylum-seekers, claiming they were deceived by Florida officials, seek anonymity in court. They fear harassment if their names are exposed.
The GEO Group Inc. has appealed a federal judge's order regarding access to a Tacoma ICE site.
The Supreme Court's ruling in Mullin v. Doe will impact the status of thousands of Syrian and Haitian nationals. Employers must reevaluate their hiring policies and avoid discriminatory practices.
A Florida detention center has been closed after Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement. This event affects immigrants held at the center. A nonprofit has dropped its lawsuit related to air pollution…
A split Second Circuit panel ordered a detained Jamaican man facing deportation to be released on bail. This ruling may impact immigrants with serious illnesses.
To get a green card, you must prove your marriage is bona fide. Learn what evidence USCIS looks for.
The Fourth Circuit has ruled that manual searches of a cellphone at the border are legal. This is because such searches are considered routine and do not require individualized suspicion. The ruling…
Democratic House members are suing the Trump administration over its policy limiting congressional visits to immigration detention facilities. A federal judge is being asked to compel the…
Federal regulators have warned banks about repayment concerns for loans issued to unauthorized workers. This is part of President Donald Trump's policy to limit access to banking services for…
A former Yale University student has sued ICE agents over his arrest at a courthouse in 2023. He claims the arrest was unlawful and may have been triggered by his lawsuit to force a decision on his…
The 9th Circuit has upheld a temporary block on FinCEN's cash reporting requirements for the southwest border. This ruling may have implications for money service businesses.
The US Department of Homeland Security has revived plans to create an immigrant detention center in New Jersey, just a week after announcing the project's cancellation.
A Rhode Island jail operator has filed for Chapter 11 protection with $169M in debt. The company has a contract to hold federal immigration detainees. The debt restructuring will help cut costs.
A Texas federal judge overturned the termination of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, which requires asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed.
The US Supreme Court has ruled on a birthright citizenship case, which may have implications for immigration law. The ruling should motivate stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
Sen. Lindsey Graham has left a unique immigration legacy. His departure has created a void in US immigration policy. Graham was a key figure in shaping immigration laws.
USCIS has issued new guidance for TPS beneficiaries following the Supreme Court ruling. TPS beneficiaries may continue to use employment authorization documents.
A Washington federal judge ruled that GEO Group, not ICE, controls access to a detention center. The ruling has implications for access to detention centers.
The full Fifth Circuit will reconsider a decision on the 90-day bond hearing limit for noncitizens. The decision comes after a split panel ruled that the Trump administration can't hold noncitizens…
A group of Haitian meatpackers in Colorado are urging a federal court to keep alive a discrimination and labor rights lawsuit. The court is considering the case.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has backed a block on a challenge to the Texas Dream Act. This ruling has implications for unauthorized immigrants who may be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
NY nonprofits are suing ICE over courthouse arrest policies, seeking documents and testimony on arrests outside immigration courts.
A California federal judge blocked grant funding conditions related to immigration and DEI, finding they likely encroach on Congress' spending powers.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration misinterpreted asylum law, with significant implications for the country's immigration policy.
A study found that immigration may be a cause of rising rent in the US. Between 2014 and 2023, immigration may have accounted for a large proportion of the average real rent increase.
A US federal court is considering a case about ICE profiling. The judge has asked the parties to brief her on the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on the case. The Supreme Court's decision…
Two men with temporary agricultural work visas have settled their forced labor lawsuit against blueberry farm entities in Michigan federal court. The lawsuit alleged they were trafficked to Michigan…
The US Supreme Court has made several key rulings on immigration cases. Now, lower courts will test key policies, including the $100,000 H-1B visa fee and the 75-country immigrant visa ban.
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