Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Asylum Crackdown, Citing Overreach of Executive Authority
On July 2, 2025, a DC federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping attempt to restrict asylum access at the southern US border, ruling that the
Read More »US DOJ Directs Attorneys to Prioritize Denaturalization in Certain Cases
According to a June 11 memo published online, the Justice Department is directing its attorneys to prioritize denaturalization in cases involving naturalized citizens who
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks Early Termination of Haiti TPS Designation
On July 1, 2025, a New York federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals ahead of schedule,
Read More »US Dept. of Labor Secretary Creates Temporary Office of Immigration Policy
The US Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued a memo on June 23, 2025, outlining a new temporary office within DOL, the Office of Immigration Policy (OIP).
Read More »E-Verify Implements New Login Process
USCIS announced that starting on July 1, 2025, E-Verify users will be required a new secure login process using multifactor authentication (MFA). What to Expect Users who
Read More »USCIS Form I-129 Requirement Updates
Effective July 30, 2025, USCIS will only accept the new, 01/20/2025, version of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. Until July 30, 2025, petitioners can also use
Read More »ICE Publishes Rule Adding Monetary Penalties to Immigration Violations
On June 27, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a new interim final rule adding civil monetary penalties for certain immigration-related violations,
Read More »DHS Ends Haiti’s TPS Designation
June 27, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, with the designation set to
Read More »Supreme Court Narrows Injunctions, Allowing Trump Administration to Advance Birthright Citizenship Proposal
On June 27, 2025, in a significant legal development, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to move forward—at least
Read More »US House Passes Special Interest Alien Reporting Act
On June 26, 2025, the House passed the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act, H.R. 275, in a 231 to 182 vote, with 23 Democrats voting with Republicans in support of the bill.
Read More »US House Passes Bill Making Noncitizens Convicted of DUI Inadmissible and Deportable
On June 26, 2025, House Republicans voted to pass the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act, H.R. 875, in a 246 to 160
Read More »US Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations Without Advance Notice
On June 23, 2025, the Supreme Court issued an order allowing the federal government to deport certain non-citizens to third countries without providing the 15-day notice
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