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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EOIR Updates Guidance on Observing Immigration Court Hearings
EOIR has updated its guidance on public observation of immigration court hearings, including when members of the public may observe internet-based hearings through Webex.
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ICE Ramps Up Enforcement in Sanctuary Cities: What Immigrants Should Know
ICE is increasing immigration enforcement activity in sanctuary jurisdictions as part of a broader nationwide surge. Here is what immigrants and families should know about the increased enforcement activity and preparing for an ICE encounter.
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ICE Arrest Policy: What Immigrants Without Criminal Records Should Know
Recent reporting about ICE enforcement guidance has raised questions about whether immigration arrests are limited to people with criminal records. Here is what immigrants and families should understand about the current enforcement environment.
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Supreme Court Allows Expanded SAVE Voter Verification System to Continue: What Immigrants and Naturalized Citizens Should Know
The Supreme Court has allowed the federal government’s expanded SAVE voter-verification system to continue while litigation proceeds. Here is what immigrants and naturalized U.S. citizens should understand about citizenship verification and potential database errors.
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Understanding the New "Public Charge" Policy and Green Card Denials
A major shift in federal public charge policy expands the evaluation of means-tested benefits for new green card applicants, introducing broad officer discretion.
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Tacoma Immigration Court Remote Appearance Changes Create New Burden for Attorneys
Attorneys representing detained immigrants from Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska are reporting increased difficulty obtaining remote appearances at the Tacoma Immigration Court. The change may create significant travel burdens and affect access to immigration counsel.
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Federal Judge Criticizes ICE’s Credibility and Orders Detained Immigrant Released
A federal judge in Massachusetts ordered a detained immigrant released after sharply criticizing ICE’s representations to the court. The decision highlights why attorneys should carefully scrutinize the government’s evidence in immigration detention cases.
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ICE Arrests Are Soaring: Why Aren’t Deportations Increasing at the Same Rate?
ICE arrests have reached record levels, but deportations have not increased at the same rate. Here is why legal and logistical barriers can prevent an arrest from immediately resulting in removal.
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USCIS Backlog Grows Even as Immigration Filings Decline
USCIS is facing a growing backlog despite receiving significantly fewer immigration filings. New data raise concerns about longer processing times for families, workers, and other applicants.
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