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.
New Jersey Advances 3 Immigrant Protections Against ICE
New Jersey's proposed Immigrant Trust Act (A6310) aims to restrict local assistance to ICE, requiring judicial warrants for cooperation. It targets state agencies and jails, necessitating new training and data…
Trump Administration Expands Social Media Vetting to Deport Visa Holders
The BIA's Matter of S-S-M- ruling permits the use of social media evidence in immigration courts, provided it…
Court to Rule on Legality of Italy’s Citizenship Crackdown
Italy's Law 74/2025 has restricted citizenship by descent to children and grandchildren of Italian-born ancestors. New 'effective bond'…
Do California and New York Residents Pay Higher Taxes?
The tax gap between states like California and Texas stems from state-level policy choices. High-tax states use progressive…
Drug Felony Convictions: Do They Bar Green Card Applications?
Current U.S. immigration policy treats drug felonies as primary barriers to residency. Enhanced vetting through the USCIS Vetting…
DOJ Seeks Denaturalization of Man Over Immigration Fraud and War Crimes
The U.S. government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Sead Miljkovic, alleging he hid his role in…
Florida Awaits DHS Approval for Third Immigration Detention Center
Matter of Guerra provides the criteria for immigration bond eligibility, focusing on public safety and flight risk. As…
Mail Delays Impact Immigrant Detainees’ Legal Cases in New Mexico
The BIA's 'detention mailbox rule' helps detainees whose legal filings are delayed by facility staff. Recent reports of…
What Immigrants and Students Should Know About U.S. Airport Inspections
New U.S. immigration policies effective late 2025 expand facial biometric requirements and enhance screening for work-visa holders. H-1B…
Hilton Minneapolis Hotel Allegedly Cancels DHS Officers’ Reservations, DHS Says
DHS is challenging a Minneapolis hotel's decision to cancel reservations for immigration agents, calling it a 'coordinated campaign'…