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Judge Slams Trump Administration for Wrong Deportation

Federal judges now demand the Trump Administration actively remedy wrongful deportations, as seen in Cristian Lozano-Camargo’s and Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s…

New York faces federal cuts to legal aid for immigrants facing deportation

New York’s robust immigrant legal aid faces a crisis after 2025 federal funding cuts halted services for thousands, especially unaccompanied…

Texas bill advances to limit property purchases by citizens of four countries

Texas Senate Bill 17 would bar property purchases by Chinese, Iranian, North Korean, and Russian nationals or organizations. Legal visa…

Kseniia Petrova, Russian scientist, charged with smuggling in Boston

Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova was charged in Boston with smuggling scientific samples. Facing up to 20 years in prison, her…

Supreme Court Weighs End to Birthright Citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing if birthright citizenship—guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment for over 150 years—can be limited by…

Online scams exploit immigrants’ fears of deportation across the US

Immigrants in the U.S. face evolving online scams by fake lawyers or officials exploiting deportation fears. Always verify contacts, avoid…

REAL ID rules take effect, changing access for undocumented immigrants

The REAL ID Act enforces stricter federal identification rules from May 7, 2025. Undocumented immigrants can’t obtain REAL IDs, restricting…

Immigration advocates, law enforcement question Michigan smuggling bill

Michigan’s smuggling bill seeks to criminalize aiding undocumented immigrants at the state level. Advocates and law enforcement warn it may…