A federal judge in Maryland ruled that USCIS cannot stop processing green card applications for people affected by travel restrictions. The court ordered the agency to continue reviewing adjustment of status applications instead of placing them on indefinite hold....

Published February 2026. This article reflects information available as of the publication date. The Gold Card program is newly announced and details remain subject to change. Readers should consult qualified immigration counsel before taking any action. In early...

The U.S. Supreme Court will review an important H-2A program fines case that questions how the Department of Labor enforces penalties against agricultural employers. At the center of this dispute is whether the government can impose large financial fines through...

Understanding Immigration Detention in the United States — What You Need to Know   Immigration detention is a part of the U.S. immigration system that affects thousands of people each year. Whether someone is seeking asylum, fighting removal (deportation), or...

What to Do If ICE Comes to Your California Community — Know Your Rights with ELR Abogados   Being an immigrant in California can feel unpredictable, especially with news about federal immigration enforcement activity. If you hear that ICE (U.S. Immigration and...

A federal court in Massachusetts has allowed the government to continue issuing new termination notices to migrants whose parole was originally granted through the CBP One app process. This decision comes after ongoing litigation challenging earlier mass parole...

A federal judge in California has ruled that several Afghan nationals can move forward with their legal challenge against delays in the asylum process. The case focuses on claims that the government improperly paused asylum adjudications and caused excessive delays in...

ICE’s Warrantless Home Entry Policy Explained — What You Should Know   In 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) introduced a new and controversial policy that drew attention from legal advocates, immigrants’ rights groups, and policymakers...

The federal government is challenging two Illinois laws that limit how federal immigration officers can operate within the state. In a recent filing, federal officials argued that Illinois cannot restrict federal immigration enforcement and that the laws interfere...

What You Should Know About the Expanded U.S. Travel Ban in 2025   In 2025, the U.S. government expanded its travel ban to include many more countries. The policy now restricts or suspends entry for citizens of those nations. This change affects immigrants and...