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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.
Board of Immigration Appeals Gives 10 Days to Appeal as Deportation Rule Takes Effect
New DOJ rules shorten the window to appeal deportation orders, imposing a strict 'received-by' deadline that increases the risk of summary case dismissals.
Lawsuit Claims ICE Detainee Loses Eye in Psychotic Episode at Nevada Detention Center
Former ICE detainee Jose Navarro sues CoreCivic for medical neglect after losing an eye during a psychotic episode…
ICE Tightens Deportation Network, Builds Mega Detention Hubs to Block Public Contact
ICE launches a $38.3B plan to build mega detention hubs and processing centers, aiming to double capacity and…
Bipartisan Backlash Grows After ICE Detains Teen Brothers in South Texas Mariachi Band
ICE releases a champion mariachi family in South Texas following bipartisan pressure and community protests over their detention…
New South Dakota Law Lets Voters Challenge Citizenship with Documentary Proof
South Dakota's new law allows citizens to challenge others' voter eligibility, requiring documentary proof of citizenship and potentially…
5 Tech Researchers Sue Trump Administration, Knight Institute Challenges Visa Bans
Researchers sue the Trump administration for allegedly using visa bans to punish and censor those studying disinformation and…
Homeland Security Warns of Spring Surge, but 1,000 Arrests Stall Operation Midway Blitz
Chicago sees targeted ICE activity instead of feared massive sweeps amid DHS leadership changes and federal court rulings…
Labor Department Promises 30-Day Reviews for Registered Apprenticeships, Adds Transparency
The DOL announced faster 30-day apprenticeship approvals and new transparency tools to help the U.S. reach its goal…
50,000 Federal Workers Face Schedule Policy/career Reclassification, OPM Rules
OPM implements Schedule Policy/Career, a new category for 50,000 federal policy roles that reduces job protections and awaits…
H-4 Worker Faces Green Card Delay After Merger Blocks PERM Labor Certification
Corporate mergers can invalidate pending PERM cases if new owners refuse Successor in Interest status, causing years of…