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.
Texas Foreign Property Rules: Who Is Restricted from Buying Real Estate?
Texas law now restricts property buys for China, Iran, N. Korea, and Russia ties, impacting land, business, and homes, though homestead exemptions apply.
Kseniia Petrova, Russian scientist, charged with smuggling in Boston
Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova was charged in Boston with smuggling scientific samples. Facing up to 20 years in…
Supreme Court Weighs End to Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing if birthright citizenship—guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment for over 150 years—can be…
Online scams exploit immigrants’ fears of deportation across the US
Immigrants in the U.S. face evolving online scams by fake lawyers or officials exploiting deportation fears. Always verify…
REAL ID rules take effect, changing access for undocumented immigrants
The REAL ID Act enforces stricter federal identification rules from May 7, 2025. Undocumented immigrants can’t obtain REAL…
Immigration advocates, law enforcement question Michigan smuggling bill
Michigan’s smuggling bill seeks to criminalize aiding undocumented immigrants at the state level. Advocates and law enforcement warn…
Ukrainian couple say lawyer vanished after taking $3,000 in Canada
A Ukrainian couple’s $3,000 loss to a disappearing Canadian immigration lawyer highlights fraud risks for newcomers. Verifying credentials,…
Green Card Holders Face Instant Loss for Breaking Law
Green Card holders in the U.S. face stricter enforcement: any law-breaking, from felonies to minor issues, risks immediate…
Trump Administration Slashes Legal Services for Kids in Crisis
Trump administration funding cuts have left thousands of unaccompanied migrant children and mentally ill immigrants without legal help.…
Trump Demands Supreme Court End Humanitarian Parole
The Supreme Court will decide if the Trump administration can end CHNV humanitarian parole for over 500,000 immigrants…