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.
Idaho Lawmakers Clash with Department of Homeland Security Over Immigration
Idaho lawmakers are advancing bills to criminalize undocumented status and restrict public-sector H-1B hiring. However, the BIA's Matter of Eslamizar ruling suggests these state-level 'convictions' may not meet federal standards…
Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants Extended by Court Order
A federal court stay has paused the termination of Haiti’s TPS, preserving work authorization and removal protections for…
Takaichi Talks Tough on Immigration Ahead of Vote
Global immigration landscapes are tightening as Japan and the U.S. announce more rigorous screening and processing pauses. Japan…
Samidoun’s Mohammed Khatib Detained in Greece, Faces Deportation
A guide on contesting national security-related deportations and entry bans. It details how international sanctions and intelligence sharing…
US DOT Launches Probe Into ATC Trainee Failures
The DOT OIG is auditing high failure rates among air traffic control trainees, which exceeded 30% in 2024.…
US Deports 136 Haitians, Including Temporary Protected Status Holders
The February 2026 removal of 136 Haitians highlights gaps in TPS protections and risks for green card holders.…
Habeas Cases in Minnesota Won’t Stop Department of Homeland Security Deportations
Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota has resulted in 4,000 arrests and a unprecedented surge in federal habeas corpus…
DOJ Says Venezuelans Deported Under Alien Enemies Act Get No Due Process
A federal court clash is unfolding over the deportation of 252 Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act. While…
Minnesota Operation Metro Surge Floods Federal Courts with Legal Cases
The massive federal Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota has triggered over 4,000 arrests and a wave of federal…
Congress Doubles ICE Budgets, Slashes Legal Immigration
The 2025 OBBBA Act drastically transforms U.S. immigration by pouring billions into ICE and CBP enforcement while eliminating…