Recent reporting describes a major shake up in the immigration court system including the dismissal of many immigration judges and the hiring of new judges as the administration pushes to speed deportation outcomes. This post explains what is known, what officials and critics are saying, and what these developments could mean for immigrants with active court cases.
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ICE at the Airport
Airports are stressful even on a good day. If ICE or related agents approach you at an airport, the rules depend on who is questioning you and whether you are traveling domestically or entering the United States from abroad. This guide explains what to expect, what your rights are, and what these realities mean for immigrants and families right now.
Habeas Petitions in Immigration
When someone is detained by immigration authorities for months—or even years—without a decision, a habeas petition may be the legal tool that forces the government to act. This article explains what habeas petitions are, when they apply in immigration cases, and how they can protect detained individuals from indefinite custody.
Third Country Removals Update
Recent reporting indicates the US government has paused a legal tactic used in some immigration courts to seek removal of asylum seekers to third countries. This post explains what that tactic is, why it became controversial, what the pause does and does not change, and what immigrants and families should do next.
Immigration Bonds
When a loved one is detained by ICE, every minute feels urgent. This guide explains how immigration bonds work, who qualifies, how to request one, and what families can do to help secure their loved one’s release as quickly as possible.
Asylum Appeals & Court Review
In a recent unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified how federal appeals courts must review asylum rulings involving persecution findings. The decision does not eliminate judicial review, but it makes clear that courts must give significant deference to immigration agencies. Here’s what that means in practice for immigrants and families.
Habeas Victory: Maldonado Class Release
A federal judge ordered our client’s release within just three days of filing a habeas petition—showing that prolonged immigration detention has legal limits. Here’s what habeas corpus is, who the Maldonado Class may protect, and how families can take action.
ICE Street Stops
If ICE approaches you in public, the encounter may start as “just questions,” but it can quickly change into a detention or arrest. Here’s what ICE can legally do on the street, what your rights are, and what these realities mean for immigrants and families today.
TPS Update Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal
A recent federal court decision allows the U.S. government to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Here’s what we know so far, who may be affected, and what this development could mean for thousands of migrants living in the United States.