Lawsuit Over ICE Detention Conditions in Indiana: What to Document If a Loved One Is Detained
A class action filed on October 29 alleges prolonged solitary confinement and poor medical care at the Indiana prison where ICE holds immigrants. These are unproven allegations. Here is what the lawsuit claims and what to document if a detained family member needs medical care.
Nearly 974,000 Immigration Court Cases Completed in 2026: What It Means for Your Hearing
The Executive Office for Immigration Review reported a record of nearly 974,000 cases completed in fiscal year 2026. Here is what is behind the number and what to do so you do not miss your hearing.
Asylum Fraud Ring Targeting Cubans: What to Do If Someone Else Filed Your Case
On October 29, 2026, a federal court in Tampa sentenced six members of a migrant smuggling and asylum fraud ring that targeted Cubans. Here is what it means if a third party prepared your application.
Venezuelan Deported to Central African Republic: What Withholding of Removal Covers
Marilú Paredes, a 66-year-old Venezuelan, was deported to Bangui, Central African Republic, according to her family and Venezuelan media. Here is what withholding of removal is and why it does not, by itself, block removal to a third country.
Unaccompanied Minors Asylum: Judge Halts Rushed Interviews and What to Do Now
A federal judge in Maryland temporarily ordered USCIS to restore 21 days’ notice and flexible rescheduling for unaccompanied minors’ asylum interviews. Here is what changes and what to do if your child has an appointment.
Venezuelan TPS: Court Clears Path for a Possible November 6 Restoration, What It Means
On October 30, the Ninth Circuit rejected the government’s request to keep on hold the order protecting Venezuelan TPS. Unless the Supreme Court steps in again, protection could return on November 6. Here is what that means, and what it does not.
ICE Agent Indicted for Running Over a Houston Man: What It Means for You
A Harris County grand jury indicted an ICE agent on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for running over Miguel Parra Hernández during an operation in Houston. The agent says it was an accident. We explain what the indictment means and what to do during an encounter with ICE.
DOJ Lawsuit Against Maryland Judges Reaches the Fourth Circuit: What It Means for You
The Justice Department asked an appeals court to revive its lawsuit against every federal judge in Maryland over an order that pauses certain deportations for two business days when a detainee files a habeas corpus petition. There is no decision yet. We explain what habeas corpus is and why timing matters.
Judge Pauses 10-Day Refugee Deadline: What to Do If You Get a Termination Notice
A federal judge in Boston paused until November 6 a rule that cut from 30 to 10 days the time to contest refugee status termination. Here is what it means and what to do if you receive a notice.
Administrative Closure Stays Blocked: What the Supreme Court’s Order Means for You
On October 27, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to restore administrative closure of deportation cases. Here is what it is, who it affects, and which procedural options are still available.
