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Disabled Veteran Released from ICE Custody by Federal Judge
A federal judge ordered the release of disabled Army veteran Zahid Chaudhry from ICE detention in Tacoma, Washington. After months…
Supreme Court Orders Facilitating Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Return to U.S.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was illegally deported to El Salvador on March 15, 2025, ignoring his 2019 "withholding of removal" status.…
NJ Immigrant Detention Death Spurs Calls to Close Local Jail
A 41-year-old Haitian man died one day after being detained at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark. The death…
Long-Term Tax Inefficiencies Caused by U.S. Immigration Backlogs
Immigration backlogs are turning temporary stays into long-term tax liabilities. Because the IRS uses physical presence to determine residency, many…
Supreme Court to decide citizenship for children born abroad to same-sex couples
In 2026, Ireland’s Supreme Court will decide if children born via donor-assisted reproduction to same-sex couples abroad can claim citizenship.…
How State Taxes Undermine Federal Treaty Benefits for Immigrants
Federal tax treaties can reduce federal taxes to zero, but many U.S. states do not recognize these benefits. This discrepancy…
Unviable wait times endanger undocumented children, warn lawyers
Policy changes in early 2025 have lengthened ORR custody stays for undocumented children. New rules regarding information sharing and reduced…
South Sudan TPS Ends Jan 5, 2026: Plan B Options for Holders
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan on January 5, 2026. Roughly 210 people will lose work…