U.S. Citizen Held by ICE for Nearly a Year: How to Prove Your Citizenship
AP describes the case of Phillip James, 39, born in Florida according to his birth certificate and held by ICE since January 2026 under a deportation order to Jamaica. How to prove your citizenship if you are detained by mistake, and what your family can do.
“Noncitizen” Ballots in California and Washington: What It Means for You
A judge curbs DHS probes based only on database matches, the Ninth Circuit declines to block 20,000 California ballots, and the DOJ asks Washington to set aside 400-plus. What it means if you are a green card holder or applying for citizenship.
48 Noncitizens Charged With Voting: What to Check Before You File for Citizenship
The Justice Department announced charges against 48 noncitizens in five states for registering or voting without the right to do so. If you hold a green card and plan to apply for citizenship, here is what to check before you sign Form N-400.
CBP One Parole Reopening: USCIS Will Review Denied Cases Without a Fee
Under a federal court order in Massachusetts, certain people who entered on CBP One parole can ask USCIS to reopen or reconsider adverse decisions without paying a fee. We explain who is in the class, what can be reopened, and which documents to keep.
Immigration Judge Says She Was Pressured to Reverse Bond Rulings: What It Means for You
A former Virginia immigration judge says Justice Department supervisors demanded she reverse bonds granted to detained immigrants; she was fired and is appealing. Here is how Immigration Court works and what rights you have at a bond hearing.
Death in ICE Custody in Georgia: What to Do If a Family Member Is Detained
A 48-year-old Salvadoran man died October 23 at the Folkston detention center in Georgia amid a hunger strike and complaints about conditions. Here is what is confirmed, what is under investigation, and what families of detained people can do.
318 Charged With Immigration Crimes in Arizona in a Week: What It Means for You
In seven days, federal prosecutors in Arizona charged 318 people with illegal entry, reentry after deportation, and migrant smuggling. Here is the difference between a civil violation and an immigration crime, and why your defense must cover both cases.
Citizenship Approvals Drop 72%: What It Means for Your N-400 and How to Prepare
The Washington Post reports that citizenship approvals fell 72% in the first eight months of 2026, with the backlog growing from about 500,000 to more than 800,000 cases. Here is what it means if your N-400 is pending.
40+ Farm Groups Warn ICE Raids Disrupt the Food Supply: Your Rights as a Farmworker
More than 40 farmers and agricultural organizations warned the White House and Congress that immigration enforcement is disrupting the food chain. Here is what ICE can and cannot do at your workplace.
Fifth Circuit Denies Bond Hearings: What It Means If You Are Detained in Texas
A federal appeals court struck down the rule requiring a bond hearing after 90 days in detention. We explain constitutional versus statutory rights, what the Supreme Court will decide, and which options remain.
