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.
Looking for an Immigration Lawyer? How to Spot Common Scams
Starting July 1, 2025, states enacted measures against immigration scams impersonating ICE and USCIS. Verify lawyers with state bars, use official .gov websites for forms and case status, and refuse…
Detainees Win Court Ruling Against ICE Over Abusive Facility Conditions
On August 12-13, 2025, a federal court barred ICE from detaining people at 26 Federal Plaza unless it…
San Francisco Accepts $3.4M Grant to Expand Immigration Defense Unit
Enactment #132-25 authorizes a $3.4 million Crankstart grant to the Public Defender’s Immigration Defense Unit, funding March 1,…
Epping council tells court Bell Hotel asylum housing is ‘very serious problem’
On 15 August 2025 the High Court will consider Epping Forest Council’s bid to stop the Bell Hotel’s…
When to Switch Employers Without Jeopardizing Your U.S. Visa Status
When switching H-1B employers, ensure the new employer files Form I-129 before your status expires. You can start…
AG Pam Bondi Demands Sanctuary States and Cities Comply With Trump Immigration Policies
Pam Bondi’s August 14, 2025 order appointed Terrence Cole as emergency police commissioner, rescinded MPD sanctuary rules, and…
Nashville’s Belonging Fund Expands to Cover Immigrants’ Legal Fees
In August 2025 the Belonging Fund began paying legal fees for immigrants in deportation proceedings and urgent cases.…
Kansas Immigration Coalition Offers Free Legal Help for Families
By August 15, 2025, the Kansas Immigration Coalition scaled free clinics, workshops, and referrals amid tougher 2025 state…
Vermont Fund Raises $250K to Expand Immigrant Legal Defense
The Vermont fund, announced May 8, 2025, aims for $1 million after topping $250,000 to support VAAP and…
Comprehensive List of Income Exclusions and Tax-Free Items Explained
Immigrants filing U.S. taxes can reduce taxable income using exclusions: tax-exempt municipal bond interest, up to $250,000/$500,000 home…