Detainees Allege Abusive Conditions at Deportation Depot, Baker Correctional Institution Under Ron Desantis
Immigrant-rights organizations alleged abuse and unsafe conditions at Baker Correctional Institution, including inadequate medical care, extreme heat and...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the potential risks for immigrants with pending cases due to these policy changes?
Immigrants with pending cases face higher arrest risks and should be aware that they could still be arrested by ICE if they are believed to be in the country without legal status.
Read: ICE Expands Arrest Discretion Near Courthouses Amid Legal ConcernsWhat are the risks for people with pending immigration applications under current policies?
People with pending applications and no criminal record may be less likely to face removal under Biden, but there are no guarantees.
Read: Comparing Deportation Policies Under Obama, Trump, and Biden AdministrationsWhat are some recent changes in U.S. asylum policies as of January 20, 2025?
As of January 20, 2025, new U.S. asylum policies include the reinstated 'Remain in Mexico' policy and expanded expedited removals, which have altered how asylum seekers can apply and proceed with their claims.
Read: Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving PoliciesWhat is the U.S. policy stance regarding asylum seekers as of January 2026?
The U.S. has implemented a nationwide Asylum Hold and stricter screening protocols.
Read: Border Guards Detain 15 Asylum Seekers at Vilnius Airport Bound for GermanyWhat did USCIS instruct asylum officers to do in November 2025?
USCIS instructed asylum officers to pause all asylum decisions indefinitely starting in November 2025.
Read: Immigration Judges Can Grant Asylum Even If USCIS Pauses Decisions
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Trump DOJ Pressure Campaign Targets Judge Karen Donoso Stevens at Annandale Immigration Court
Immigration judge Karen Donoso Stevens says a supervisor ordered her off the bench during hearings at Annandale Immigration…
US Rejects Hundreds of South African Refugee Applications Over Eligibility Issues
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Judge Orders Release of Egyptian Christian Asylum-Seeker from ICE Custody at Bond Hearing
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U.S. Embassy Clarifies Refugee Resettlement Eligibility as USCIS Limits South African Applications
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ICE Deportation Push at Krome Detention Center Targets African Detainees with Serious Medical Conditions, Workers Circle Warns
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US Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for H-4 Spouses’ Employment Authorization Documents
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Record Number of State Income Tax Measures Head to Midterms
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Court Allows Multifaith Challenge to Trump Policy Permitting ICE Arrests at Churches
A federal appeals court has allowed 27 Christian and Jewish organizations to continue their challenge to the Trump…