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.
Priya Saxena wins court reprieve from deportation, can seek OPT
Indian PhD graduate Priya Saxena secured court protection against deportation following a minor traffic infraction and visa loss, restoring her rights and Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility. The ruling highlights…
Illinois E-Verify Law still requires employer compliance despite DOJ lawsuit
Illinois E-Verify Law requires employers to post bilingual notices, give audit notifications, and ensure training attestation starting January…
Cuban judge accused of repression seeks US residency under special law
Former Cuban judge Amalio Alfaro Matos, accused of political repression, seeks U.S. residency via the Cuban Adjustment Act.…
Governor Ivey signs Senate Bill 158 banning foreign licenses as voter ID
Governor Ivey signed Alabama’s Senate Bills 158 and 63, restricting foreign driver licenses for voting and expanding biometric…
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan indicted over aid to Eduardo Flores-Ruiz
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan faces criminal charges for allegedly helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz avoid ICE in court. The case…
Judge Slams Trump Administration for Wrong Deportation
Federal judges now demand the Trump Administration actively remedy wrongful deportations, as seen in Cristian Lozano-Camargo’s and Kilmar…
New York faces federal cuts to legal aid for immigrants facing deportation
New York’s robust immigrant legal aid faces a crisis after 2025 federal funding cuts halted services for thousands,…
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…
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…