Fifth Circuit's Sosnava Rodriguez Decision: What It Means for Detained Immigrants
The Fifth Circuit's en banc decision in Sosnava Rodriguez limits constitutional challenges to immigration detention without bond hearings. Learn which habeas arguments may remain available and what detained immigrants' attorneys should consider.
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Motions to Reopen Immigration Cases: Exceptional Circumstances and Deadlines
A motion to reopen may give someone another opportunity to present their immigration case after a removal order. Learn how exceptional circumstances, missed hearing notices, filing deadlines, and other legal exceptions may affect your options.
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How to Find Someone Detained by ICE: A Step-by-Step Guide
Worried about a loved one detained by ICE? Learn how to use the official ICE detainee locator, what information you need, and what to do if you cannot find them.
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BIA Clarifies When Immigration Judges May Pretermit Asylum and Withholding Claims
In Matter of G-R-B-, the BIA held that an Immigration Judge may pretermit asylum and withholding applications without a DHS motion when the applicant has not established a prima facie claim for relief.
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In Removal Proceedings? Check Your Immigration Court Hearing Date Regularly
Immigration court hearings can be rescheduled, sometimes without timely notice reaching the attorney or client. If you are in removal proceedings, regularly checking your case status can help you avoid missing an important hearing.
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Immigrants Detained Over 90 Days Must Receive Bond Hearing
The Fifth Circuit ruled that immigrants detained for more than 90 days are entitled to an individualized bond hearing, reinforcing important constitutional due process protections during removal proceedings.
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BIA Issues New Precedent on Credibility in Asylum Cases
A new BIA precedent clarifies that admitting prior immigration fraud does not automatically establish credibility in asylum proceedings. Learn what Matter of T-D-E- means for asylum applicants and removal defense cases.
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Why FOIA Records Are Critical in Immigration Cases
FOIA records can reveal your full immigration history and are essential for building a strong case. Learn which agencies hold your records and why every case should start with FOIA.
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Why Filing a Complete and Timely Asylum Application Matters: Lessons from Matter of H-A-A-V-
A 2025 BIA decision makes clear that asylum seekers risk dismissal and removal if Form I-589 is late or incomplete. Learn why timing and detail now matter more than ever.
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ICE Reopens Former Prisons as Immigration Detention Centers: What Immigrants and Families Need to Know
The U.S. government has reopened former prisons as ICE detention centers to expand immigration detention capacity. Learn what this means for detainees, conditions of confinement, and immigrant families.
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