On Tuesday, December 16, the Trump administration announced an expansion of the U.S. travel ban, adding 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority to the list of affected countries. This move doubles the number of nations subject to travel limits introduced earlier this year. Five additional countries and travelers using Palestinian Authority documents now face a … Continued
As the Trump administration continues to pursue large-scale deportations, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients face a heightened risk of detention and placement into removal proceedings. Many are now being deported without cause. DACA is an Obama-era program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of people from deportation since 2012 if they were brought … Continued
For decades, Special Immigrant Juvenile (S.I.J.) status protected certain undocumented young migrants who could demonstrate that they had been abused or neglected by at least one parent. Beginning in 2022, under President Biden, migrants granted S.I.J. status were informed right away whether they would be protected from deportation through an immigration classification known as deferred … Continued
On Thursday, December 4, the Trump administration announced that it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants who have been granted legal protections in the United States. The new rules also affect immigrants with pending applications for asylum or for permanent U.S. residency (green cards). … Continued
The Trump administration has launched the highly controversial “Trump Gold Card,” originally proposed to expedite U.S. visas to wealthy foreign applicants who could pay $5 million for the visa. The “Gold Card” has been dropped to $1 million, with the $5 million option now a “Platinum” level. The visa is described as providing a fast … Continued
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration’s request to limit nationwide injunctions issued by federal courts in the wake of his executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. In July, Federal Judge Joseph LaPlante issued a ruling that effectively paused President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order from taking effect nationwide by … Continued
Earlier this year, federal agents arrested Yaakub Vijandre, a Dallas-area Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, after citing his social media posts as “glorified terrorism.” His attorneys argued that the posts are protected speech, and that the government has not provided any specific evidence. DACA is an Obama-era program that has shielded hundreds of … Continued
President Trump announced on November 27, 2025 that he plans to suspend immigration from “Third World” or developing nations. He did not specify which countries would be affected or when the policy might begin. The announcement came after a shooting near the White House on November 26, in which a National Guard member was killed … Continued
On Friday, Nov. 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services suspended all asylum decisions, according to the agency’s director, Joseph Edlow. Asylum officers at USCIS were instructed to refrain from approving, denying, or closing asylum applications received by the agency. The guidance elaborated that officers could continue asylum application interviews and review cases up to the … Continued
On Friday, November 28, the Trump Administration issued a State Department cable directing U.S. diplomats worldwide to halt the processing of visas for Afghan nationals. The order effectively suspends the special immigration program for Afghans who assisted the United States during its 20-year presence in Afghanistan. Under the directive, consular officers must deny all immigrant … Continued