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.
ICE Urges Gov. Newsom to Honor Immigration Detainers in California
DHS and ICE have called on California to honor 33,179 immigration detainers, challenging the state's 'sanctuary' status under SB 54. While federal officials cite public safety risks, Governor Newsom’s administration…
Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants
A landmark 5th Circuit ruling allows DHS to apply mandatory detention to undocumented immigrants arrested in the U.S.…
Democrats Demand ICE Funding Changes in DHS Fight Ahead of Deadline
Matter of Barcenas requires respondents to prove initial claims of unlawful evidence seizure. As the February 13 DHS…
Former Agriculture Leaders Say Mass Deportations Are Wreaking Havoc on U.S. Food Supply
The U.S. agricultural sector faces significant labor instability following the termination of TPS for Ethiopia and Somalia and…
Tennessee Becomes Test Case for Stephen Miller’s Plan on Immigration Enforcement
Tennessee is implementing a new 'Immigration 2026' framework, serving as a national pilot for enhanced interior enforcement. Through…
Desantis Immigration Emergency Costs Florida Taxpayers $573 Million Over Three Years
Florida’s $573 million immigration buildout is shifting the legal landscape for noncitizens. Remote detention sites like the Everglades…
DOJ Lawyer Says System Sucks While Defending Habeas Corpus Failures in St. Paul
A federal judge in St. Paul held a hearing to address government delays in releasing immigration detainees. Despite…
Several States Move to Ban Local Cooperation in Immigration Arrests Amid Anti-Sanctuary Push
States and the federal government are clashing over immigration enforcement cooperation. New state-level restrictions in Maryland and New…
Trump Administration Advances $45B Plan to Build Detention Mega-Jails in Kansas City
The U.S. is expanding its immigration detention network with large-scale facilities, prompting local opposition in places like Kansas…
ACLU Sues Over Bond Hearings and Attorney Access at Mccook ICE Regional Detention Center Cornhusker Clink
The McCook ICE Regional Detention Center is the subject of two federal lawsuits filed in 2026. These cases…