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.
UK Home Office Cracks Down as Migrants Fake Psychological Abuse for Indefinite Leave
Undercover probe reveals migrants use fake domestic abuse claims to fast-track UK residency, avoiding the standard 5-year wait and English tests.
Trump’s New Homeland Security Chief Promises Legal Immigration, Cites $12,500 Deportation Cost
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reports deportation costs of $18,225 per person while promoting cheaper self-deportation and new legal…
Humboldt Supervisors Explore Legal Shield Ordinance as TRUTH Act Promotes Equity
Humboldt County supervisors issued an "Equity for Everyone" statement supporting immigrants and endorsing the TRUTH Act, but declined…
USCIS Fraud Investigation in East Hollywood Leads to Arrest of Lawful Permanent Resident
East Hollywood resident Young Joo Ko arrested for immigration document fraud following a USCIS investigation in Los Angeles,…
Bill to Fine Passport Seizures Under Private Sector Labour Law Hits Roadblock
Bahrain stalls a bill proposing fines up to $1,325 for employers who seize domestic workers' passports, as lawmakers…
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump’s Executive Order Challenging Birthright Citizenship
Supreme Court signals it will reject Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, favoring a 7-2 or 8-1 ruling…
US to Deport Migrants to Democratic Republic of Congo Under Kinshasa Deal
US deports 45 Latin American migrants to DR Congo under a controversial 2026 third-country deal, raising legal concerns…
Justice Department Fires 3 Immigration Judges After Pro-Palestine Rulings
The DOJ fired six immigration judges in April 2026, including two who ruled for pro-Palestine activists, amid a…
Chinese Researcher Youhuang Xiang Pleads Guilty in U.S. Court for E. Coli DNA Smuggling
Former Indiana researcher Youhuang Xiang pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli DNA from China, highlighting federal crackdowns on…
Minnesota Probes ICE Raid That Detained U.S. Citizen in Trump-Era Operation Metro Surge
Minnesota officials investigate ICE agents for kidnapping after a U.S. citizen was detained in his underwear during a…