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.
Maine Officials Say ICE Not Welcome as Immigration Crackdown Looms
Maine residents facing ICE encounters are protected by constitutional rights, including silence and search refusal. Recent state legislation limits local aid to federal agents. Meanwhile, Somali nationals must prepare for…
No Quincy Financing for ICE Flights at Hanscom, Massport Rules
Investigation reveals no evidence that Quincy's municipal finances benefit from ICE charter flights at Hanscom Field. While flight…
Democrats shrug as Trump advances sanctuary city February funding cutoff
The administration is threatening a widespread federal funding cutoff for sanctuary cities and states starting February 1, 2026.…
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Deployment Amid Minnesota Protests
Following civil unrest in Minneapolis, legal advocates are focusing on suppression motions to defend immigrants swept up in…
Wisconsin Farmers Union lobbies on immigration and fair markets
New DHS rules are speeding up H-2A processing, but Wisconsin dairy advocates warn that seasonal visas don't meet…
Grand Strand and Pee Dee Counties Weigh ICE Collaboration
South Carolina's 287(g) program enables local-federal immigration cooperation through voluntary agreements in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand…
Immigration and Trucking: How Policy Shifts Reshape Affordable Labor
New federal policies have reshaped the trucking workforce by pausing foreign driver visas and mandating strict English proficiency.…
Austin Police Clarify ICE Guidance After 911 Call Led to Deportation
The Austin Police Department has issued new guidelines effective January 2024 regarding cooperation with ICE. While officers retain…
Cotton Introduces Deportation Acceleration Act Targeting Criminal Immigrants
This report analyzes the proposed Deportation Acceleration Act of 2026. The legislation aims to fast-track removals of noncitizens…
Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Sports, and Conversion Therapy: 2026 Supreme Court Watchlist
This report analyzes major 2026 Supreme Court cases and USCIS policy shifts affecting immigration. Key issues include a…