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fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Common Reasons Spouse Visa Applications Are Refused (And How to Avoid Them)

One of the most common reasons for refusal is failing to show that the relationship is real and ongoing. A marriage certificate or civil partnership registration is required, but on its own, it's not enough.
UK news
#free-speech
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Judge hears arguments in case of detained Tufts student; State Dept. reportedly found no links to terrorism

NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Admin Is Buying Time in Federal Court to Speed Mahmoud Khalil Deportation

Khalil faces deportation for protesting U.S.-backed actions in Gaza, despite being a legal resident.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil

The ruling weakens the U.S. government's case against Mahmoud Khalil's detention and affirms the importance of free speech rights.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Judge hears arguments in case of detained Tufts student; State Dept. reportedly found no links to terrorism

#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump news at a glance: Rubio now holds four titles after Waltz out as national security chief

Marco Rubio's rise in Trump's cabinet highlights his influence despite past ridicule.
A federal judge ruled against using the Alien Enemies Act for deporting Venezuelan immigrants.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Trump Admin Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act Were Unlawful

The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations was ruled unlawful by a federal judge.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked Trump's deportation plans for Venezuelan immigrants, citing due process concerns.
The case will be reviewed further by an appeals court regarding its legality and notice requirements.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump faces contempt risk: What happens if president violates court orders?

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause for criminal contempt against Trump administration over deportation orders.
Trump administration is challenged on its compliance with court-ordered processes for deported individuals.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Supreme Court could block Trump's birthright citizenship order but limit nationwide injunctions

The Supreme Court is focused on maintaining a block against Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid ongoing legal battles.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump news at a glance: Rubio now holds four titles after Waltz out as national security chief

Marco Rubio's rise in Trump's cabinet highlights his influence despite past ridicule.
A federal judge ruled against using the Alien Enemies Act for deporting Venezuelan immigrants.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Trump Admin Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act Were Unlawful

The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations was ruled unlawful by a federal judge.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked Trump's deportation plans for Venezuelan immigrants, citing due process concerns.
The case will be reviewed further by an appeals court regarding its legality and notice requirements.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump faces contempt risk: What happens if president violates court orders?

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause for criminal contempt against Trump administration over deportation orders.
Trump administration is challenged on its compliance with court-ordered processes for deported individuals.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Supreme Court could block Trump's birthright citizenship order but limit nationwide injunctions

The Supreme Court is focused on maintaining a block against Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid ongoing legal battles.
#human-rights
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Immigrant-detention officer charged with choking handcuffed migrant

A security officer at a Texas immigrant detention center faces charges for allegedly choking a handcuffed detainee, shedding light on accountability issues in such facilities.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Migrants detained in Texas send SOS message for fear of being deported to El Salvador

Venezuelan migrants at Bluebonnet Detention Center staged an SOS plea, fearing deportation to dangerous prisons in El Salvador.
fromMission Local
4 days ago
San Francisco

In San Francisco, federal prosecutors are using a novel legal technique. Then ICE swoops in to arrest migrants.

US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Immigrant-detention officer charged with choking handcuffed migrant

A security officer at a Texas immigrant detention center faces charges for allegedly choking a handcuffed detainee, shedding light on accountability issues in such facilities.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Migrants detained in Texas send SOS message for fear of being deported to El Salvador

Venezuelan migrants at Bluebonnet Detention Center staged an SOS plea, fearing deportation to dangerous prisons in El Salvador.
fromMission Local
4 days ago
San Francisco

In San Francisco, federal prosecutors are using a novel legal technique. Then ICE swoops in to arrest migrants.

fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Kilmar Abrego Garcia Indictment - emptywheel

The indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia includes two specific charges related to alien transportation, alleging he conspired with several individuals to facilitate human trafficking.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket 06.05.25 - Above the Law

In a surprising philanthropic gesture, an anonymous donor has contributed $10 million to Vermont Law School, prompting some to suggest the school humorously rename itself as the "Anonymous School of Law." This significant donation not only boosts the law school's endowment but also highlights the ongoing conversation about anonymity in charitable giving and the impact such contributions can have on legal education.
Intellectual property law
#deportation
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump's campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy

Immigration law is being misused to suppress dissent against Israeli policy, threatening democratic principles.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump's campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy

Immigration law is being misused to suppress dissent against Israeli policy, threatening democratic principles.
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Federal court in New York blocks removals under Alien Enemies Act

A federal court blocked removals under the Alien Enemies Act, ruling it was used improperly during peacetime without due process.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court extends pause on deportations under Alien Enemies Act in Texas

Supreme Court extends the pause on Venezuelan deportations, criticizing lack of timely hearings for detainees under the Alien Enemies Act.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Judge blocks deportation of Boulder attacker's family

A federal judge halted the deportation of the family of a suspect in a Boulder firebombing, citing urgent constitutional rights concerns.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I'm a business immigration lawyer. The current system is designed to get employers to say, 'Forget it.'

Current fears of deportation affect many foreign nationals despite their legal status and qualifications.
The Trump administration's policies lead to heightened scrutiny on visa applications.
Lawyers like Jason Finkelman are providing emotional support alongside legal services.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

'What matters is your location' - The rules on working remotely from France

"The French tax authorities (DGFiP) consider that work is carried out in France when it is physically performed from French territory, regardless of the employer or the location of clients."
France politics
#florida-politics
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Florida attorney general faces contempt of court charge in showdown with Miami judge

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found Uthmeier violated her temporary restraining order last month to stop enforcing a new state law that makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants to enter Florida after illegally crossing into the United States.
Miami food
#political-activism
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Why the Trump administration is revoking student visas

The Trump administration's revocation of visas for international students raises due process concerns and disproportionately targets political activists.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Why the Trump administration is revoking student visas

The Trump administration's revocation of visas for international students raises due process concerns and disproportionately targets political activists.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Gay Guatemalan asylum-seeker deported by Trump by mistake pleads for lifeline in federal court

A gay Guatemalan man is seeking federal court intervention after being deported to a dangerous situation despite legal protections.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

What the end of TPS means for Venezuelans in the U.S.: Key questions answered

"The end of Temporary Protected Status in the United States represents a potentially devastating reality for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who sought refuge in the U.S., many of them living in South Florida after escaping the regime of Nicolás Maduro."
SF politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos to be transferred to Massachusetts

The Independent is committed to bringing timely reports on critical issues by keeping journalists on the ground, ensuring unbiased perspectives in complex matters.
UK news
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Wisconsin judge accused of helping man evade immigration agents files to dismiss charges

Judge Hannah Dugan claims judicial immunity in response to charges of obstruction related to aiding an undocumented individual.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Inside the Logic of Asylum Law: A Conversation with Philip Kretsedemas

I've long been interested in how legal reasoning intersects with broader social forces. QCA stood out to me because it captures the kind of structured, logic-based thinking.
Social justice
#french-citizenship
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Which breaches of German residency rules can result in fines or prison time?

Germany's Foreign Residence Act establishes strict penalties for residency breaches, including fines and imprisonment, emphasizing the serious consequences of immigration violations.
Germany news
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 05.06.25 - Above the Law

Shadow dockets may be causing delays for actual court proceedings.
A lawyer is suing the administration over a retaliatory measure.
California bar takes legal action against a vendor for exam issues.
Immigration lawyers are addressing misleading campaigns on self-deportation.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Judge bars deportations of Venezuelans from South Texas under 18th-century wartime law

Neither the Court nor the parties question that the Executive Branch can direct the detention and removal of aliens who engage in criminal activity in the United States... the President's invocation of the AEA through the Proclamation exceeds the scope of the statute and is contrary to the plain, ordinary meaning of the statute's terms.
US news
#border-patrol
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Judge restricts Border Patrol in California: You just can't walk up to people with brown skin'

Federal court limits Border Patrol's authority to conduct warrantless immigration stops in California.
Judge's ruling reinforces Fourth Amendment rights against arbitrary detentions.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

CA judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents

A federal judge ruled that Border Patrol cannot arrest undocumented individuals without a warrant or reasonable suspicion of flight.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US begins prosecuting migrants for breaching military zone' near border

The U.S. has initiated criminal prosecutions against migrants for crossing a newly designated military zone at the southern border, escalating penalties for such actions.
US news
US news
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

'It's Time for You to Leave': More immigration lawyers get notices to self-deport

Notices instructing immigration lawyers to self-deport raise concerns over administrative errors in a flawed mass email campaign.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Feds to pursue immigration case against driver in O.C. crash that killed couple

"If the State of California will not seek the full measure of justice against this individual, [the Justice Department] will," Essayli said in a post on X.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Syrian refugee says Home Office breaking my heart' by refusing dying mother entry to UK

My mum really perked up when she heard the news and started to eat more, said Al Hamwi, 35. All she wants to do before she dies is to see us and the kids.
UK news
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court halted the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act, emphasizing the importance of due process.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court halted the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act, emphasizing the importance of due process.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under 18th-century wartime law

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the deportations of Venezuelans in Texas, citing the need for due process under the law.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Maldives bans Israelis to protest Gaza war DW 04/16/2025

The Maldives has ratified a ban on Israeli passport holders in response to the Gaza conflict, asserting solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Miami Dolphins
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

US-Born Immigration Lawyer Tells CNN She Mistakenly Received DHS Email Telling Her To Leave the Country

According to a DHS statement, some emails were sent to unintended recipients because illegal migrants may have provided other people's emails.
US news
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

NYC Council Seeks to Halt Adams-Backed ICE Office at Rikers (1)

New York City Council files lawsuit against Mayor Adams over immigration office plan at Rikers Island, alleging corruption and violation of city laws.
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