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.
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 legal advice amid protests and state pressure. Only one officer trained; no…
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…
Birthright Citizenship in 2025: Courts Decide, Prompting Legal Battle
Executive Order 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of many noncitizen parents. Courts blocked the order;…
End of CHNV Parole: What It Means for Latin American Migrants
The CHNV Parole Program ended in 2025 after a Trump executive order. DHS enacted a 60–90 day wind-down,…
Candace Owens Visa Case: Australia’s Character Test Upheld in 2025
On 15 October 2025 the High Court upheld the refusal of Candace Owens’ visa under Section 501, confirming…
Judge Extends Block on Chicago National Guard Deployment Court Ruling
Judge April Perry extended a TRO for 30 days blocking federalization of 300 Illinois National Guard troops in…
Federal charges filed after man threatened to shoot up Atlanta airport
After a FaceTime threat to “shoot up” Hartsfield‑Jackson, family members alerted police; officers arrested Billy Joe Cagle minutes…
UK Crackdown on Fake Immigration Lawyers: £15k Fines and Seizures
Effective October 2025 the IAA can fine unregistered immigration advisers up to £15,000, suspend them immediately, and seize…
ACLU: Michigan immigrant with leukemia released after court order
A Detroit judge ordered ICE to release or hold bond hearings by October 24, 2025, for eight Michigan…
Illinois Sanctuary Laws Face Evasion as 17 Sheriffs Hold ICE Detainees
As of 2025, at least 17 Illinois sheriffs use U.S. Marshals contracts to hold people effectively in ICE…