Only 5.5% of Asylum Cases Decided in June Were Granted: What That Number Means and What It Does Not

According to TRAC data, immigration judges granted 5.5% of the asylum cases decided in June 2026. Here is what the number measures, why it changed, and what is still in your hands.

Internal ICE Complaint Over Background Checks: What It Means If You Encounter an Agent

A former unit chief in ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility alleged that background checks were cut short during the hiring surge. Here is what it means, and what to do if you encounter agents.

Lawsuit Over Federal Databases and Voter Rolls: What Naturalized Citizens Should Know

An organization sued DHS and DOJ over using federal databases to review voter rolls. Here is why that data fails naturalized citizens, and what to do if you are challenged.

Salvadoran TPS and September 9: What the Law Says and What Options You Still Have

September 9 ends the Salvadoran TPS extension, but DHS has published no termination. Here is what that silence means, and what to review right now.

DOJ Wants Every State Agency Reporting to DHS: What It Means for Your Family

The Justice Department extended the duty to report to every agency in a state, including the DMV and public universities. Here is the real scope, and a more urgent date.

A Federal Judge Halts the New Birthright Citizenship Order: Exactly Who Is Protected

On September 2 a federal judge blocked the August executive order as to the certified class. Here is precisely who is covered, who is not, and what stays the same.

A Child’s Asthma Was Not Enough: What Medical Evidence a Cancellation Case Actually Requires

A September 1 ruling confirms that having a sick child is not enough for cancellation of removal. Here is the evidence that is actually required, and how it is assembled.

2,197 Arrests in New York: What DHS Says About Operation Rotten Apple, and What the Data Show

DHS announced 2,197 arrests in a month-long New York operation and described it as crime-focused, but published no breakdown. Here is what to do if a relative was detained.

Children’s Passports: The State Department Is Weighing Immigration Document Checks on Parents

A State Department draft would require parents to prove their own immigration status to obtain a child’s passport. It is not in effect. Here is what is actually required today.

Miami Immigration Court: In-Person Hearings from September 8, and Why Missing One Is the Worst Move

From September 8, Miami Immigration Court requires in-person appearance in non-detained cases. Here is how to verify your hearing and what to do if you cannot attend.