Massachusetts Judge Reprimanded Over an ICE Case: What It Says About State Courts

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a public reprimand to Judge Shelley Joseph. It did not find that she conspired to help anyone evade ICE.

DOJ Sues Utah Over In-State Tuition: What It Means for Students Today

DOJ sued Utah, Hawaii, Arkansas and the District of Columbia over their in-state tuition laws. Filing a lawsuit does not end the benefit automatically.

Another Federal Court Rejects Detention Without a Bond Hearing: What It Means for You

The Fourth Circuit held that many people detained inside the country are entitled to have a judge consider bond. It is the ninth appeals court to say so.

DHS Proposes Ending the 60-Day Grace Period After Job Loss: What Is at Stake

A DHS proposal would eliminate the grace period of up to 60 days that currently lets workers remain after losing a job. It is not a final rule yet.

Illegal Reentry Charges in Rhode Island: Why a Prior Deportation Changes Everything

The Justice Department announced two illegal reentry indictments in Rhode Island. The case shows why an old removal order still carries weight years later.

Proposal to Exclude Immigrants From the Census: What Is at Stake for Your Community

A Census Bureau proposal would leave undocumented immigrants and nearly all temporary-status immigrants out of the apportion

DHS Confirms Salvadoran TPS Remains in Effect: What You Should Do Now

The Salvadoran TPS extension expired on September 9, but the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that current beneficiaries retain their protection until a new announcement.

She Survived Domestic Violence, Built a Business, and Won Her Green Card

On this episode of the Alejandra Campos Podcast, attorney Alejandra Campos sits down with Sandra Nava, a Mexican immigrant from Chihuahua who arrived in the United States at 13 years old. What followed was more than a decade of domestic violence, a criminal charge, and removal proceedings — and, eventually, a green card, a construction […]

Judge Dismisses a Green Card Holder’s Suit: Why District Court Is No Longer the Right Door

Judge Loretta Preska dismissed Imran Ahmed’s suit without reaching the merits: an appellate precedent stripped her of jurisdiction. Here is which forum applies and what protects a permanent resident.

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visas for Hungary and Poland: Why the Pause Is Not the Same at Every Consulate

Hungary and Poland came out of the immigrant visa pause while others remain stalled. Here is how it was lifted, what public charge means, and what to review in your consular case.