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.
Attorney General James Launches Portal to Collect ICE Activity in NY
After an Oct. 21 Canal Street ICE operation that detained four U.S. citizens for nearly 24 hours, NY Attorney General Letitia James launched an Oct. 22 portal for the public…
ICE Detains Immigrants on Work Visas in Wilder Raid, Attorney Claims
A October 19, 2025 Wilder raid by about 200 agents resulted in 105 detentions tied to an illegal…
Bangladeshi asylum seeker detained in US as Canada refuses return
Mahin Shahriar, who lived in Canada since 2019, has been held by ICE for nearly six months after…
Pritzker Signs New Order Creating Illinois Accountability Commission
Governor Pritzker signed an immediate executive order creating a nine-member Illinois Accountability Commission to document federal immigration enforcement,…
Saudi Arabia bans recruitment and permit fees for domestic workers
From October 2025 Saudi Arabia bars employers from charging domestic workers recruitment or permit fees. The ministry’s Guide…
Cruz and Crane push citizenship-proof for federal elections
In October 2025, Sen. Cruz and Rep. Crane asked the EAC to require documentary proof of citizenship—passport, birth…
Staying in the U.S. through Marriage: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
USCIS now demands civil marriage certificates (effective March 3, 2025) and tightens checks on marriage validity. K-1 visas…
EPCSO Adopts Detention-Based WSO Model Under SB 8 Immigration Law
EPCSO chose the Warrant Service Officer model under SB 8 to limit immigration enforcement to jail settings. Detention…
Tallahassee Has Not Upheld ICE 287(g) Pact, Review Continues
Tallahassee has not approved the 287(g) ICE pact. A June 2025 3–2 vote reopened review; the city seeks…
Remain in Mexico 2.0: Implications for Asylum Seekers
Remain in Mexico 2.0, reinstated in 2025, returns many asylum seekers to Mexico for hearings via video or…