Immigration Status
Explainers on U.S. immigration statuses — lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, parolee, TPS holder, DACA recipient, and undocumented. Rights, limitations, and pathways for each.
Trump Administration Pushes DACA Recipients Toward ‘Self-Deportation’
Trump’s 2025 policies and court decisions limit DACA protections, particularly in Texas where work permits are revoked. Funding for immigration detention rises to $45 billion, while new restrictions increase deportation…
San Diego Asylum Seekers Rely on ‘FAITH’ to Navigate Complex System
San Diego faced a major shift in 2025 when its main migrant shelters closed due to federal restrictions…
Donald Trump Suffers Major Setback as Deportations Under Asylum Ban Ended
On August 2, 2025, a federal court halted deportations under Trump’s asylum ban, restoring asylum application rights for…
No DHS Directive in 2025 Ordering DACA Recipients to Self-Deport
DACA protections remain in effect through August 2025 despite a court ruling against Biden’s 2022 regulation. DHS and…
Home Office Criticized for Lack of Data on Asylum Seeker Sexual Offences
The UK lacks specific data on sexual offences committed by asylum seekers despite rising foreign-national offender rates. This…
Germany Sees 47% Drop in Asylum Seekers Amid Syrian Regime Change in 2025
Germany reduced asylum applications by nearly half in 2025 due to Syria’s political changes, while the UK’s numbers…
European Offshore Asylum Plans Disrupted by Top Court Ruling
The European Court of Justice ruled transfers of asylum seekers to offshore centers require individual case reviews and…
Nigel Farage Accused of Spreading Unevidenced Fears on Asylum Seekers
Farage claims high asylum acceptance, free benefits, and links migrants to crimes, sparking UK debate. Labour rejects his…
West Philly LGBTQ+ Asylum Shelter Faces Challenges Amid Trump Crackdown
Located in West Philadelphia, Asylum Pride House supports LGBTQ+ asylum seekers facing heightened risks due to Trump’s restrictive…
Public Outcry Over Alleged Cover-Up in Afghan Asylum Seekers’ Rape Case
Two Afghan asylum seekers face rape charges in Warwickshire. Police withheld their immigration status to avoid unrest, sparking…