Report Documents 152 Immigration Agents and Contractors Accused of Violent or Sexual Crimes: How to Report Abuse and What Protects Victims

An Ohio Immigrant Alliance report documents 152 cases dating to the 1980s. Here is what it says and what it does not, how a complaint is filed, and what protections exist.

She Stayed at the Crash Scene and Ended Up Detained: Why a Pending Asylum Case Does Not Prevent Detention

A pending asylum application prevents immediate deportation, but it does not prevent immigration detention. Here is the difference, and what to do if you drive.

National Crackdown on Truck Driving Schools: What It Means for Drivers and Companies

More than 110 truck driving schools were removed from the federal registry and HSI is preparing inspections at over 200 CDL businesses. Here is what an inspection is, what it is not, and what to check today.

Memphis Raid: A Search Warrant for a Business Is Not a Warrant to Detain Its Customers

The August 30 operation in Memphis was carried out under a search warrant aimed at the business. Here is why that is not the same as a warrant to detain the people inside.

A 9-Year-Old and Her Father Released After a Month in Dilley: What Leaving Detention Actually Means

Katherine Bracho, 9, and her father were released from Dilley after nearly two months in custody. Leaving a detention center does not close an immigration case. Here is what comes next.

ICE Ankle Monitors Have Tripled to About 54,000: What to Do If You Are Wearing One

About 54,000 people now wear an ICE GPS ankle monitor, and roughly 180,000 are under some form of electronic supervision. Here is what it means legally and how a level change is requested.

Over 100 Deported to Eight African Countries in 10 Days: What It Means If You Have a Removal Order

Three ICE flights carried more than 100 people to eight African countries in ten days. None were sent to their country of origin. Here is what a third-country removal is, and what legal options exist.

A Federal Judge Orders the Release of a Witness Held by ICE: What the Ruling Says About Due Process

A federal judge in Houston ordered the release of a Mexican witness held by ICE for 49 days, finding that continued detention without justification violated due process. Here is what the case teaches about judicial review of immigration detention.

DHS Proposes a $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions: What It Means for You and Your Employer

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing an additional $103,265 fee on H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap. It is a proposal, not a rule in effect, and it still has to go through public comment.

Will 200,000 B1/B2 Visas Be Revoked? What It Really Means If You Applied for Asylum

Up to 200,000 tourist and business visas could be revoked from people who later applied for asylum. Revoking a visa is not the same as deportation. Here is the difference, and what to do.