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New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at U.S. entry…
Chicago Immigration Detention Ruling: Bond Hearings Replace Mass Release
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has heightened immigration enforcement risks in Chicago by requiring individualized bond hearings rather than…
No Tennessee law bars out-of-state licenses for undocumented drivers
Tennessee has not confirmed a rumored law for January 2026 that would criminalize the use of certain out-of-state licenses by…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Immigration Courthouse Arrests in NorCal
A U.S. District Judge has halted ICE’s policy of conducting civil arrests at immigration courthouses in the San Francisco region.…
Immigration Advocates Alarm as Trump Eyes Expanded Denaturalization Push
A reported plan to increase denaturalization referrals to 2,400 per year faces significant legal hurdles. Under Supreme Court precedent, the…
USCIS Tightens VAWA Self-Petition Evidence Under 2025 Policy Update
New USCIS guidance for VAWA I-360 petitions takes effect December 22, 2025. It introduces stricter requirements for proving residence during…
Airport Biometrics Update: No DNA Required for Holiday Travel
Travelers are not subject to DNA mandates for holiday trips. A new final rule utilizes fingerprints and facial recognition for…
Trump Ends Temporary Legal Status for Over 1.5 Million Immigrants in 2025
A series of 2025 administrative actions led to 1.6 million immigrants losing their legal right to stay or work in…