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.
Trump administration’s push against sanctuary jurisdictions curbed by courts
Trump’s 2025 executive order targeting sanctuary jurisdictions’ federal funding was quickly blocked by court rulings emphasizing Congress’s exclusive spending authority. Localities remain protected from penalties for not fully cooperating with…
Florida makes illegal entry a crime under new DeSantis law
Florida’s strict immigration law, making illegal state entry a crime, is blocked by a federal court citing federal…
Florida Attorney General could face contempt sanctions over immigration law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier could face contempt sanctions for guiding police to enforce the paused SB 4-C…
North Carolina moves to expand immigration enforcement with new bill
North Carolina faces heated debate over new laws expanding cooperation with ICE and broadening offenses for immigration checks.…
DOJ challenges New York Sanctuary Law over immigration enforcement
The DOJ’s lawsuit against New York’s Green Light Law challenges state limits on information sharing with federal immigration…
Federal judge blocks local police from enforcing Florida immigration law
Florida’s SB 4-C immigration law is on hold after a federal judge intervened. Some agencies ignored the order,…
US government reverses move ending status for international students
Abrupt SEVIS terminations in April 2025 stripped thousands of international students of legal status, sparking lawsuits and mass…
Jordan’s 2025 Work Permit Fee Regulation expands migrant worker rights
Jordan’s 2025 Work Permit Fee Regulation enhances migrant worker protections and clarifies employer obligations. Joint efforts with the…
Canadian employers risk penalties for hiring without valid work authorization
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires Canadian employers to verify each foreign worker’s valid work authorization. Violations…
Trump administration faces record lawsuits over deportation policies
Trump’s second-term launch meant unprecedented immigration changes: over 220 lawsuits, fast-tracked deportations, and widespread legal fights. Policies like…