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.
Justice Department Fires 3 Immigration Judges After Pro-Palestine Rulings
The DOJ fired six immigration judges in April 2026, including two who ruled for pro-Palestine activists, amid a massive Trump administration bench overhaul.
Chinese Researcher Youhuang Xiang Pleads Guilty in U.S. Court for E. Coli DNA Smuggling
Former Indiana researcher Youhuang Xiang pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli DNA from China, highlighting federal crackdowns on…
Minnesota Probes ICE Raid That Detained U.S. Citizen in Trump-Era Operation Metro Surge
Minnesota officials investigate ICE agents for kidnapping after a U.S. citizen was detained in his underwear during a…
Spain Grants 500,000 Undocumented Migrants Residence, Work Permits and Social Security Numbers
Spain approves a royal decree to grant legal status to 500,000 migrants, offering work permits and healthcare access…
Lawsuit Targets Trump’s Gold Card Visa Program, Cites Democracy Defenders Fund Secrecy
Federal lawsuit filed against Trump administration's $1M Gold Card visa program, alleging illegal secrecy and a 'pay-to-play' immigration…
Greece Revokes Refugee Status for 1,200 Syrians as Voluntary Returns Rise
Greece revoked refugee status for 1,203 Syrians in 2026, citing changed conditions in Syria and initiating a systematic…
Poland Freezes Asylum Applications, Afghan Migrants Fear Forced Deportations
Poland continues suspending asylum rights for migrants crossing from Belarus, leaving Afghan refugees at high risk of forced…
Giving Power of Attorney to a Chartered Accountant Can Misuse IRS Form 2848
Granting Power of Attorney to accountants carries risks. Learn how to limit authority using IRS Form 2848 and…
State Department Revokes Green Cards for 12 Relatives of Iran Officials in Los Angeles Area
Trump administration revokes green cards of Iranian residents with ties to senior officials in April 2026, citing national…
70-Year-Old Man Removed in Waist Belt and Rigid Bar Cuffs, Report Finds
A 2026 HM Inspectorate report reveals the excessive use of restraints on UK asylum seekers, with some detainees…