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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.
Guantánamo, Cuban Citizens, ICE: Prisoners Sent Back to Cuba
The U.S. deported 170 Cubans on February 10, 2026, following detention at sites including Guantánamo Bay. The group included many who had waived their right to a hearing. This operation…
Dhruv Patel Freed After Azerbaijan Kidnapping in Operation Mahisagar
A Gujarati couple kidnapped in Azerbaijan while using an illegal migration route to the US has been rescued…
Alabama House Bill 348 Would Deny Bail Based on Immigration Status
HB 348 is a proposed Alabama bill that integrates immigration status into the bail process for violent crimes.…
Big Tech, Amazon Seek Ways Around $100,000 H-1B Fee
A $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B petitions is driving U.S. tech companies to favor domestic candidates over…
IRS Warns Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit May Delay Refunds
The PATH Act requires the IRS to delay refunds for EITC and ACTC filers until mid-February 2026. To…
New Jersey Bars ICE from State Property Under Executive Order No. 12
New Jersey's EO No. 12 prohibits ICE from accessing nonpublic state areas without a judicial warrant. Effective February…
Oakwood, ICE Detention Center, Department of Homeland Security at Odds
Georgia officials and residents are challenging proposed ICE detention facilities in Oakwood and Social Circle. Concerns center on…
BIA Ruling Limits Expert Witness Opinions in Removal Cases
The BIA's Matter of G-M-I- decision mandates that Immigration Judges independently evaluate expert testimony. Experts can no longer…
ICE Agents, Masks Face New Push in NJ Legislature
New Jersey's S3112 is a proposed law seeking to ban masks for immigration officers during enforcement actions to…
Pause Act Targets OPT and Seeks to Reshape H-1B Program
The H-1B landscape is shifting toward a wage-based selection model starting February 2026. While the legislative PAUSE Act…