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.
Fired Immigration Judges Amid DOJ Overhaul as Asylum Denials Hit 80%
The DOJ’s 2025 actions removed some immigration judges and hired replacements emphasizing deportation. Asylum denials hit 80% since January, prompting legal challenges and concerns about judicial independence. Courts and advocates…
ICE arrests of Afghans rise after National Guard shooting, lawyers say
Following the Nov. 26 shooting, ICE arrests of Afghans increased as the administration paused some asylum filings and…
Supreme Court Review Reveals Shaky Case Against Birthright Citizenship
The Court granted review of Executive Order 14160, challenging birthright citizenship by tying documentation to parents’ status for…
Arizona Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On Dec. 13, 2025, multiple states sued to halt a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on…
Fifteen Extortion Suspects Seek Refugee Status, CBSA Says
Fifteen people charged in B.C. extortion probes filed refugee claims, potentially pausing deportations; they’re among over 100 under…
Winooski Superintendent Testifies in DC, Sues DHS Over Detainment
Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria sued DHS after a July 21, 2025, Houston airport detention. He alleges five-hour detention,…
Notaries on the Front Lines of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Increased immigration enforcement in 2025 has driven demand for fraudulent notary services across Southern California. Scammers exploit language…
DOJ Challenges Contempt Charge in Mass Deportation Case
DOJ asked the D.C. Circuit to halt and disqualify Judge Boasberg in a contempt probe tied to March…
Trump Ends Ethiopian TPS Protections, Tightening Refugee Crackdown
DHS ended TPS for Ethiopian nationals on December 12, 2025, affecting more than 4,500 people. Those impacted have…
Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants Face New Challenges and Arrests
In 2025 USCIS tightened marriage-based green card processing with stricter intake checks, form-edition enforcement, more RFEs, and increased…