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 funding cut ends free citizenship classes in Pennsylvania
The Department of Homeland Security’s funding cut ended Pennsylvania’s free citizenship classes and legal help, part of a wider U.S. trend. Lawsuits claim these cuts violate Congressional intent and hurt…
US Judge blocks deportation of Asian migrants to Libya
A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting Asian migrants to Libya, citing danger and…
Afghan Citizen Cards no longer prevent deportation from Pakistan
Pakistan’s cancellation of Afghan Citizen Card protections exposes previously safeguarded Afghans to deportation, ignoring prior rights. Even refugees…
Florida Slams Immigrants With Tough Driver’s License Rules
Starting May 2, 2025, Florida requires annual driver’s license renewals for non-U.S. citizens, matching their immigration documents’ expiration.…
Trump Officials Grilled Over Palestinian Activist Deportation
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case tests if the U.S. can remove residents for political speech or alleged…
Constitutional Court strikes down law stripping citizenship for dual nationals
South Africa’s Constitutional Court invalidated section 6(1)(a) of its Citizenship Act, restoring lost citizenships retroactively to thousands. The…
Operation Magnolia Nabs 48 Illegal Immigrants on Highways
Operation Magnolia arrested 48 illegal immigrants and 3 U.S. citizens in Mississippi, far from the border, seizing $104,000…
Justice Department sues Illinois over sanctuary laws
The Justice Department has initiated lawsuits against Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago challenging sanctuary and workplace privacy laws,…
CBP Home App and Self-Deportation How Voluntary Departure Works
The CBP Home app digitizes self-deportation but doesn't erase 3 or 10-year reentry bars, leaving families to weigh…
Most immigrant children in US courts lack legal representation
A severe drop in legal representation for immigrant children, mainly for unaccompanied minors, threatens fair hearings and child…