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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
Courts Face Flood of Habeas Corpus Petitions Against Trump’s Mass Immigration Detention
Immigrants have filed 18,000+ habeas corpus petitions to challenge mass detention, with federal judges largely ruling against the administration's policies.
U.S. Department of Transportation Orders California DMV to Cancel 13,000 Truck Licenses
California DMV cancels 13,000 immigrant truck driver licenses following federal pressure and a $160M funding threat over record-keeping…
California DACA Recipient Sues to Halt Deportation, Claims Due Process Violation
A DACA recipient has filed a federal lawsuit seeking return to the U.S. after an allegedly unlawful deportation…
White House Warns GOP Against Mass Deportation Talk as Midterm Elections Near
White House advises GOP to swap 'mass deportation' rhetoric for 'violent criminal removal' to protect polling ahead of…
ICE Detains U.S. Citizen in Chicago During Operation Midway Blitz, Castañon Nava Consent Decree Cited
A federal judge ruled ICE violated arrest protocols in Chicago, ordering 36 releases, but found no proof a…
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Probes Birthright Citizenship as Durbin Questions Witnesses
The U.S. Senate debated EO 14160, which seeks to curb birthright citizenship by requiring parental status proof, ahead…
U.S. Tightens Green Card Lottery Rules, Mandates Passport Upload for All Applicants
U.S. Diversity Visa program faces delays and processing halts for 2026 and 2027 cycles, amid unverified rumors of…
Homeland Security Seeks Access to Federal Parent Locator Service Data Restricted to Child Support
DHS seeks access to a restricted federal child support database for immigration enforcement, raising significant legal and privacy…
Justice Department Appeals Federal Judge’s Block on Third-Country Deportations
DOJ appeals a nationwide block on third-country deportations, arguing Judge Murphy's ruling violates executive authority over immigration and…
Homeland Security Restarts Global Entry, Speeding U.S. Customs for Low-Risk Travelers
The U.S. reactivated Global Entry on March 11, 2026, restoring expedited customs processing for millions of travelers after…