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.
Rights at the Border: How ICE Stops Prompt Questions for Citizens
The ACLU is suing the Department of Homeland Security over Operation Metro Surge, alleging that federal agents are conducting unconstitutional stops and racial profiling in Minneapolis. The lawsuit highlights a…
Laredo Woman Arrested for Impersonating Immigration Attorney in $7,900 Scam
A Laredo woman was arrested for posing as an attorney and stealing $7,900 from victims. The scam relied…
DHS Reports Nonfatal Shooting In Immigration Enforcement Stop in Minneapolis
A federal immigration operation in Minneapolis turned violent after a targeted traffic stop led to a shooting and…
Hawaiian Airlines Faces Backlash Over Memo Proposing Language Change
A leaked memo at Hawaiian Airlines sparked a debate over cultural erasure before being clarified as a technical…
Judge to Decide Next Steps in Student Activist Deportation Case
Federal courts are currently debating the extent of First Amendment protections for noncitizens facing deportation. While the executive…
Montebello Raid: ICE Agents Climb Roofs in Construction Worker Chase
Following a pivotal 2025 Supreme Court stay, federal immigration agents are employing expanded 'roving patrol' and 'worksite raid'…
Booker Proposes End to Accelerated Training for Immigration Agents
Following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, Senator Cory Booker is advocating for body cameras and stricter training requirements…
Work Permits Lower Child Labor Violations: New Research Findings
The EPI reports that youth work permits correlate with 31.8% fewer minors involved in labor violations. Despite this,…
ICE Document Checks at MSP Airport Expanded to Jet Bridge Patrols
A guide to navigating the 'Operation Metro Surge' at MSP Airport, where ICE has increased document checks. It…
Evanston landscapers reflect on federal immigration enforcement surge
The Evanston surge under Operation Midway Blitz underscores a critical legal reality: immigration judges require detailed evidence of…