Legal
Court rulings, regulatory changes, and legal precedents shaping immigration law. Coverage of federal circuit decisions, BIA appeals, injunctions, and enforcement litigation that affect visa holders and applicants.
Bill C‑12 Moves Toward Royal Assent with New Asylum Ineligibility Rules
Canada’s Bill C-12 introduces retroactive asylum ineligibility and a one-year filing limit, potentially terminating claims before they reach a full hearing.
ACLU of Ohio Files Class Action Lawsuit Over Warrantless Arrests
A new federal class action lawsuit in Ohio challenges warrantless ICE arrests, seeking to protect immigrants detained without…
Tom Homan Sends ICE to 14 U.S. Airports Without SIDA Checkpoint Access
ICE agents are supporting TSA at 14 U.S. airports but remain restricted to public areas due to a…
Mass. House Set to Pass PROTECT Act Blocking Warrantless ICE Arrests at Courthouses
The Massachusetts PROTECT Act aims to block civil ICE arrests at courthouses without a judicial warrant to ensure…
South Carolina H. 4764 Advances, Mandating Federal Immigration Program Pacts
SC House Bill H. 4764 would require local jails to seek formal 287(g) ICE agreements, shifting immigration cooperation…
Tennessee’s Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division (CIED) Distributes $866,843 for 287(g) Program
Tennessee grants $866k to expand 287(g) immigration enforcement, while legal experts remind residents of their Fourth and Fifth…
ICE Agents Arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Trump Administration Deployment
ICE agents deploy to 14 major airports to assist TSA amid a DHS funding lapse, sparking controversy over…
DHS Deploys U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for Airport Arrests
DHS deploys ICE to major airports to offset TSA staffing shortages during a 2026 shutdown, sparking immigration enforcement…
Zero-Tolerance ICE Stops Put H-1B Workers Under Alien Registration Act Rules
H-1B holders must carry I-94 documents and understand their rights during stops as DHS shifts to zero-tolerance enforcement…
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Gateway Keeps NCA Certificate Path for Lawyers
A guide for foreign lawyers on Canada's licensing process, covering NCA credential assessment and the shift toward skills-based…