Trump Administration to Fine Migrants Via the Failure to Depart Law

The DHS announced they will use the Civil Penalties for Failure to Depart Law to fine migrants under removal orders. The Trump administration is also considering seizing the…


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Marriage Green Card Process Tightened on Multiple Immigration Forms

The USCIS updated multiple forms relating to marriage green card programs. These updates were originally part of the unannounced changes made to multiple immigration forms in…


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Concerns Grow Among International Employees and Students Amid Deportations

International employers in the tech industry and universities are facing growing concerns over the vulnerability of their international employees and students due to the increase…


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ICE Accused of Violating Noncitizens’ Civil Rights

ICE has been accused violating the civil rights of noncitizens during the first the first week of President Trump's second term. Advocacy groups argue that the operations…


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CHNV Termination Affects Major GOP Voter Base

A Trump administration enforcement effort likely affects the Cuban-American community, a major GOP voter base. By dismantling the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV)…


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Judge Rules Venezuelans Can Temporarily Keep TPS Protections

A federal judge temporarily halted the efforts of the DHS to end TPS protections for thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States. This decision prevents individuals with…


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DHS Oversight Offices Dismantled

The DHS has dismantled multiple oversight agencies. These offices oversaw immigration operations and advocated for individuals detained by the DHS and ICE. The terminations remove…


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Some Green Card Applications Placed on Hold

As part of a broader effort to more aggressively vet immigrants and documented migrants, the Trump administration has placed some green card applications on hold. The DHS…


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ICE Reinstates No Release Policy Amid Federal Judge Order

A group of New York attorneys claims ICE has resumed its' no release policy amidst a decrease in inmates being released. Critics claim the agency is holding people for as long as…


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Elimination of Deference Policy for Nonimmigrant Visa Waivers

The state department announced the elimination of deference policy for nonimmigrant visas. Now consular officials must consider each waiver appeal independently, even if previous…


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