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.
Senate Bill 98: Campus Alerts on Immigration Enforcement Now in Effect
SB 98 requires immediate campus alerts when immigration enforcement is confirmed at K–12, CSU, community colleges, and qualifying private colleges; passed both chambers and awaits the governor’s signature. Alerts must…
No Widely Reported Not-Guilty Verdict in Illegal Entry Cases (2025)
2025 enforcement increases—180+ executive moves, $5,000 fines, OBBBA, and Trump v. CASA—have sped and hardened immigration prosecutions. Acquittals…
New Zealand High Court Rejects Dotcom’s Bid to Halt Extradition
The High Court rejected Kim Dotcom’s September 2025 challenge, affirming the August 2024 extradition approval to the U.S.…
Proactive I-9 Reviews Before ICE Arrivals Minimize Fines
In 2025 ICE I-9 enforcement increased sharply—over 30%—driven by new agents and whistleblower incentives. Employers should run internal…
What the Supreme Court’s racial profiling ruling means for Minnesota
The Sept. 8, 2025 Supreme Court emergency order allows limited use of race and language in immigration stops…
Lutheran Clergy Seek Temporary Block on Harboring Immigrant Crime Law
DHS rescinded protections for sensitive locations on January 20, 2025, prompting faith groups to sue over religious‑liberty and…
Judge Blocks Trump’s Policy Cutting Social Services for Immigrants
On Sept. 11, 2025, a Rhode Island judge blocked federal directives requiring immigration checks for many social programs…
TPS Uncertainty Persists Despite Court Wins: 2025 U.S. Developments
DHS ended the 2021 Venezuela TPS with a November 7, 2025 cutoff; qualifying A12/C19 EADs are auto‑extended to…
Dauphin County Commissioners Reject Resolution Limiting ICE Cooperation
Dauphin County commissioners rejected a welcoming resolution on September 10, 2025, keeping existing ICE cooperation. The 2-1 vote…
Trump Accelerates Immigration Policy Violations, Says Former Judge
OBBBA (July 4, 2025) commits $45 billion to expand immigration detention and enable expedited removals; executive orders suspend…