Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Fifth Circuit’s 2025 Ruling Brings New Changes to DACA Litigation
DACA faces ongoing legal challenges. A January 2025 Fifth Circuit ruling limited an injunction to Texas, preserving "forbearance" but removing work authorization provisions. Current recipients can renew status nationwide, but…
Munich: 28 Injured, 2 Seriously, After Car Hits Crowd in Suspected Attack; Afghan Asylum-Seeker in Custody
A suspected attack in Munich on February 13, 2025, left 28 injured, two seriously, after a vehicle drove…
Indian Asylum Seekers in the U.S. Surge Nearly 470% in 5 Years, Study Reveals
Indian asylum seekers in the U.S. rose 466%, from 9,000 in 2018 to 51,000 in 2023, driven by…
ACLU Challenges Trump Ban on Asylum at Southern Border
The ACLU sued the Trump administration for banning asylum access at the U.S. southern border, arguing it endangers…
National Audit Office Finds Millions Wasted on Asylum Housing in UK
A National Audit Office report reveals severe financial mismanagement in the UK Home Office's asylum accommodation plans. Intended…
Labour Government Blocks SNP Plan on Work Rights for Asylum Seekers
The Labour Government rejected SNP’s proposal to grant asylum seekers work rights, despite Scots’ majority support. Focused on…
ACLU Sues Trump Over New Asylum Ban in First Legal Challenge
Rights groups, led by the ACLU, filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s sweeping asylum ban, citing legal violations…
Bishops Condemn End of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
The Trump administration's revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan immigrants faces criticism from U.S. Catholic Bishops…
Trump Decision to End Temporary Protected Status Stirs Fear Among Venezuelans
The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, leaving over 500,000 immigrants in fear of deportation.…
Lives in Limbo: Asylum Seekers Trapped at Poland-Belarus Border
The Poland-Belarus border crisis highlights migrants' suffering amid geopolitical tensions. Thousands, fleeing conflicts, face violence, harsh conditions, and…