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In Ndlovu v. Garland, the Seventh Circuit dismissed the petition for review of the IJ’s and the BIA’s denial of cancellation of removal. This was due to the petitioner as a matter of discretion because of his criminal record. The court found that the petitioner did not raise a colorable question of law in arguing …
The Hill reports that U.S. immigration courts are moving toward more child-appropriate court procedures, but funding could determine whether those procedures will effectively protect minors in immigration proceedings. A group of 18 senators, led by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) are calling on appropriators to dive into the weeds on EOIR …
The Tenth Circuit’s decision addresses both legal standards and real-world consequences for immigration practice. At its core the opinion resolves a contested legal question — often about statutory interpretation, appellate review standards, or the limits of agency discretion. It then explains how those rules apply to the specific facts of the case. Therefore, the ruling …
The Wall Street Journal reports that West Virginia shares a demographic dilemma afflicting many parts of the country. This includes an aging population and unfilled jobs. Decades of migration out of Appalachia have left West Virginia older, less educated, and less able to work than other parts of the United States. Its labor-force participation rate—the share of …
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Today in the Federal Register, DOL published a final rule to strengthen H-2A farmworker protections, promote worker self-advocacy and employer accountability, and enhance workplace safety.
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In September 2022, the transport of 49 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard marked a significant escalation in state-led border tactics. Florida officials coordinated the flights, sparking intense national debate over immigration policy and political accountability. While critics denounced the move as a “political stunt” using vulnerable people as pawns, proponents argued it forced “sanctuary cities” to confront the realities of …
The United States District Court for the Central District of California (C.D. Cal.) handles a wide range of federal civil and criminal matters across several courthouses. Below is a concise, practical guide for attorneys and self-represented litigants about the common procedures, filing tips, and steps to take to avoid procedural mistakes that delay cases. Practical …
USCIS issued a policy alert providing guidance on customer service procedures for persons protected by the confidentiality provisions found at 8 USC §1367(a)(2), including VAWA self-petitioners as well as those seekingT and U nonimmigrant status. These updates are vital for those applying for a nonimmigrant visa. Immigration Relief for Survivors: T and U Nonimmigrant Status …
In response to worsening conditions in Haiti, a country grappling with political instability, gang The Biden Administration is reportedly considering using the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to process Haitian migrants. This is due to worsening conditions in Haiti, a country dealing with political instability, gang violence, and a severe humanitarian crisis. The …
A U.S. District Court in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and A U.S. District Court in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit. The lawsuit challenged the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) Parole Program. The court ruled that the states that filed the suit did not have the legal right, or …