Legal
Court rulings, regulatory changes, and legal precedents shaping immigration law. Coverage of federal circuit decisions, BIA appeals, injunctions, and enforcement litigation that affect visa holders and applicants.
Texas Federal Court Vacates IRS Rule Targeting 831(b) Micro-Captive Tax Shelters
Texas court vacates IRS listed transaction rule for 831(b) micro-captives but keeps disclosure rules for transactions of interest effective May 1, 2026.
IRS Blocks Project Soy Tax Strategy, Targeting Liberty Global Inc. Under Section 245A
IRS wins $109M court battle against Liberty Global after judge rules 'Project Soy' tax maneuver lacked economic substance…
USCIS Halves Green Card Approvals as ICE Targets Legal Immigrants in Arrests
USCIS green card approvals dropped 54% by early 2026, coinciding with new ICE enforcement tactics and country-specific suspensions…
6 Wisconsin Sheriffs Face Legal Risk as Outdated ICE Detainer and 287(g) Rules Unravel
Wisconsin sheriffs face legal risks as the State Supreme Court reviews if ICE detainers and 287(g) agreements lack…
SCOTUS Weighs Fate of Lawful Permanent Residents Charged with Moral Turpitude
The Supreme Court will decide in 2026 if pending criminal charges allow DHS to treat returning green card…
CBP Seizes $1.1M Cocaine at Otay Mesa Trusted-Traveler Lane, Arrests Driver
CBP seized $1.1M in cocaine at Otay Mesa from a trusted-traveler lane user. The arrest leads to federal…
3 Louisiana Police Chiefs Faked Robberies to Fraudulently Obtain U-Visas
Three Louisiana police chiefs and two others were indicted for a 10-year U-visa fraud scheme involving fabricated robbery…
Sweden Confirms Role in EU Talks with Taliban as Afghan Embassies Face Deportations
Sweden urges the EU to standardize Afghan travel documents to enable deportations, proposing technical cooperation without political recognition…
2 Telugu Men Plead Guilty to H-1B Visa Fraud, Still Got University of California USCIS Approval
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
Trump Administration Reviews Biden Era Green Cards to Revoke them
USCIS is re-reviewing Green Cards granted since 2021 to nationals of 39 high-risk countries, citing security concerns and…