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.
Nebraska Courts Face Surge in Wrongful Detention Habeas Corpus Cases from Immigrants
Nebraska federal courts face an unprecedented surge in lawsuits from immigrants challenging ICE’s mandatory detention and the denial of bond hearings.
FEMA Withholds $608.4 Million Grant for Florida’s Immigration Detention Centers
FEMA blocks $608.4M in Florida detention grants due to environmental review delays, leaving the state's emergency fund at…
Judge John Tunheim Blocks Operation Parris with Preliminary Injunction
A federal judge blocked Operation PARRIS from detaining 5,600 Minnesota refugees solely for lacking green cards, calling the…
20 Hurt as Iranian Strikes Hit Ras Laffan Industrial City and Doha Airport
Qatar reports 20 injured after Iranian strikes hit Doha Airport and energy sites, causing regional travel chaos and…
CCMA Upholds Dismissal of Employees Without Work Permits Under Immigration Act
The CCMA upheld dismissing workers without permits as 'illegal incapacity,' ruling that South African employers cannot lawfully employ…
15 Immigration Judges Leave Chicago as Firings and Resignations Shake Court
Chicago’s immigration court loses 50% of its judges amid a national 25% staff reduction, causing severe backlogs and…
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood Warns 20 Years’ Temporary Protection Risks UK Values
UK ends permanent settlement for new asylum seekers, moving to 30-month reviews and a 20-year wait for residency…
Refugees and Advocates Challenge DHS Policy, Operation Parris, and Mandatory Detention
DHS's Operation PARRIS mandates detaining refugees who haven't adjusted status in one year, sparking federal lawsuits and calls…
U.S. Moves to Revoke H-1B Visas for Workers Doing Remote Jobs from Home Countries
CBP cancels H-1B visa at preclearance after worker admits to remote work in India, sparking warnings about travel…
Audit Finds Gaps in FAA Oversight of United Airlines’ Maintenance Practices
A federal audit finds the FAA lacks the staff and data access needed to properly oversee United Airlines'…