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.
Otero County Processing Center Renews ICE Contract Despite Immigrant Safety Act
Otero County renews its ICE detention contract for five years, challenging New Mexico’s upcoming HB 9 ban to protect local revenue and bond payments.
Mayor Jane Castor Tightens Tampa Immigration Rules After Florida Attorney General’s Removal Threats
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor revised police immigration policies to avoid removal from office after Florida's Attorney General flagged…
Idaho House Local Government Committee Advances Bill Requiring Immigration Status on Arrests
Idaho House committee advances HB 660, requiring police to verify immigration status for all arrests despite concerns from…
Legal Experts Warn Home Office AI Tools Risk Unlawful Asylum Assessments
UK lawyers warn Home Office AI asylum tools are 'likely unlawful' due to inaccuracy risks and a lack…
League of Women Voters of Kentucky Reveals 1,000+ in ICE Custody in County Jails
ICE detention in Kentucky county jails has doubled to over 1,000 people, mostly non-criminals, causing overcrowding and raising…
15 Arrested in Operation Tidal Wave as 287(g) Agreements Boost Immigration Raids
Operation Tidal Wave connects Florida local police with federal agencies for the largest joint immigration enforcement effort in…
University of Washington Center for Human Rights Highlights Immigration Arrests in Multnomah
Immigration arrests in Oregon and Washington surged in late 2025, sparking legal battles over surveillance tactics and daily…
Nathan Teraki Jailed for Fatal Crash Drugged, Wins Special Category Visa Review
The Administrative Review Tribunal overturned a visa cancellation for a NZ man jailed for a fatal crash, citing…
Pennsylvania Towns Pass Laws Regulating ICE, Homeland Security Detention Facility Actions
Pennsylvania cities pass new laws to limit ICE cooperation as federal arrests surge and DHS plans detention expansion…
10 Immigrants Arrested by ICE as U.S. Park Police Conduct Warrantless Detentions
Lawsuit alleges D.C. Park Police traffic stops act as a pipeline for warrantless ICE arrests under the 'Safe…