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.
Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Move Against International Students
Federal Judge White’s May 2025 order prevents ICE from terminating thousands of international students’ legal status amid lawsuits. The injunction halts deportations and arrests, offering nationwide protection while challenging new…
Maryland Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Deportations
Judge Russell’s May 2025 order suspends deportations in Maryland for two business days after habeas corpus filings, protecting…
Tunisia jails civil servants for forging citizenship documents
Tunisia’s landmark case sentenced three civil servants to 72 years for forging citizenship documents connected to terrorism. A…
DOJ argues it can revoke any Green Card at any time in court case
The DOJ argues the Attorney General can revoke Green Cards without time limits, risking 12 million residents’ status.…
Immigration courts see rise in arrests by ICE, including in Chicago
ICE arrests rose sharply inside Chicago immigration courts in May 2025, targeting migrants without criminal records. New policies…
Charlotte Douglas International Airport union pushes for better airport pay
Charlotte airport workers push for better wages and safety via the CASE ordinance, facing state preemption laws. Supporters…
Who Must Pass the Norwegian A2 Language Test for Permanent Residence?
Norway now requires non-EU/EEA nationals to pass the A2 Norwegian language test and a civics exam for permanent…
Trump Administration Sends Cuban Immigrants to South Sudan
On May 21, 2025, eight immigrants, including Cubans, were deported to conflict-ridden South Sudan by the Trump administration,…
South Dakota officials call for expanded role in immigration enforcement
South Dakota is expanding immigration enforcement by pursuing 287(g) agreements and banning sanctuary cities starting July 2025. This…
DHS and ICE Funding Changes and What 50,000 Detention Beds Mean
Trump’s DHS budget seeks record enforcement funding and 50,000 detention beds, while a federal court blocks Oklahoma's controversial…