Multiple federal judges ruled this week that the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of migrants from South Sudan, Myanmar, and Haiti, following a Supreme Court decision in June that limited judicial review of such determinations.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, 2026, attempting to limit birthright citizenship through a narrower approach targeting children of foreign lobbyists and tourists, weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his initial, broader attempt to curtail the constitutional guarantee.
A federal judge officially allowed the Trump administration to terminate temporary deportation protections for approximately 350,000 Haitians, marking the final step in a months-long legal battle that reached the Supreme Court. The decision puts thousands at risk of job loss and deportation, though ICE agents have reportedly been told to delay arrests.
The Trump administration is awarding a $150 million contract to provide legal representation to immigrant children to a small Texas law firm with ties to the president, where only two of the attorneys are licensed to practice immigration law.
The Trump administration has launched a program requiring prospective immigrants from certain countries, starting with the Dominican Republic, to post refundable bonds ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 to obtain U.S. visas. The initiative aims to ensure immigrants can support themselves without relying on taxpayer-funded public benefits.
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division secured a $3.2 million settlement with OpenAI OpCo LLC and its subsidiary Statsig Inc. over allegations they violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by discriminating against U.S. workers in favor of temporary visa holders during recruitment for positions tied to permanent residency sponsorship.
More than 20 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits Monday challenging a Trump administration policy that would allow federal immigration authorities to access personal information of millions of low-income families enrolled in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
A federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to expand mandatory detention policies for immigrants, blocking the administration's efforts to broaden the categories of immigrants subject to detention without bond hearings.
A federal judge refused to dismiss the case against an Afghan woman who is the first person facing deportation under the Trump administration's reactivation of a Washington-based court that had been inactive for years. The hearing marks the court's first public session since being brought back into operation.
Republican Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio publicly opposed the Trump administration's plan to deport hundreds of thousands of Haitians following the end of Temporary Protected Status, calling it a 'big mistake' that could affect over 150,000 people in Florida alone.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss misdemeanor obstruction charges against Los Angeles labor union leader David Huerta, who was arrested last year while protesting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in California.
The federal government has reportedly begun interviewing hundreds of Afghan nationals in the U.S., raising fears among refugees and activists that sensitive information could be used for deportations. Simultaneously, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for eligible Afghans who supported U.S. efforts.
More than half of children facing deportation orders are representing themselves in immigration courts, according to Department of Justice data, while thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children risk losing their attorneys due to Trump administration cuts to legal aid funding.
A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the Trump administration from stripping tens of thousands of asylum seekers and Temporary Protected Status immigrants of their work authorization, halting policies that would have pushed immigrant workers out of jobs.
The European Union has issued an ultimatum to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia, demanding they phase out their citizenship-by-investment programs by June 2028 or face the loss of visa-free travel to the Schengen zone.
The European Union has issued an ultimatum to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia, demanding they phase out their citizenship-by-investment programs by June 1, 2028, or face the loss of visa-free travel to the Schengen zone.
The Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits including food stamps, Medicaid, and housing vouchers, reviving a controversial Trump-era policy.
The Trump administration is reinstating a policy that would allow immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who use public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers, or other safety net programs. The rule reverses a 2022 Biden-era policy and governs how officials apply the 'public charge' test in immigration decisions.
The Trump administration announced new regulations limiting foreign student and exchange visitor visas to four years and journalist visas to 240 days, ending the previous system of open-ended stays and requiring visa extensions for longer programs.
A federal judge on July 14, 2026, blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy that would deny visas to and deport foreign nationals who study disinformation and hate speech on social media platforms.
U.S. financial regulators issued new guidance on Monday cautioning banks about lending risks associated with borrowers not legally authorized to work in the United States, citing concerns about income reliability and potential deportation. The guidance reminds financial institutions of their know-your-customer requirements and suggests they may consider requiring evidence of continuing work authorization.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland over a new immigration law, claiming it obstructs Trump administration enforcement authority. This adds to growing tensions between the federal government and blue states over immigration policy.
The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the Trump administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities, and LGBTQ individuals.
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting deportation, located next to a Louisiana airfield used for removal flights.
The Trump administration is swiftly building a technology-enhanced border barrier system along the US-Mexico border following a massive congressional funding infusion of $46 billion, despite border crossings being at low levels. The project replaces decades-old barbed wire fencing with AI-powered surveillance and detection systems.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily, affirming the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
More than one million undocumented immigrants in Spain applied for legal status under a mass regularization scheme that launched in April 2026, with the application window closing on June 30. The program grants eligible applicants the right to live and work in the country, defying broader European trends toward stricter immigration enforcement.
The Trump administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to permit the detention of immigrants arrested in its enforcement crackdown without the opportunity to seek bond, even for those who have resided in the country for years. The request comes amid a split among federal appeals courts, with five circuits ruling 3-2 against the administration's policy.
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has accused the Department of Health and Human Services of preparing to use an unprecedented legal framework to fast-track the removal of more than 500 unaccompanied migrant children currently in U.S. government custody, potentially bypassing standard legal protections.
A US federal judge in California vacated four Trump administration immigration enforcement policies, significantly limiting when federal immigration agents can arrest immigrants at courthouses to narrow circumstances such as national security threats or hot pursuit situations. The ruling applies nationwide.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can turn back asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border before they reach U.S. soil and can strip Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, fundamentally reshaping U.S. immigration policy.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration in a case allowing suspicion alone to justify placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings. Separately, a federal appeals court cleared the way for expanded fast-track deportation processes nationwide.
Jamaica has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to accept up to 25 third-country deportees every two weeks, becoming the latest Caribbean nation to strike such a deal with the Trump administration to avoid economic penalties.
The heads of the Palestinian and Iranian football associations have been denied US visas to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran reporting 15 federation members blocked from entry. The denials come amid tightened US immigration rules and raise questions about FIFA's ability to guarantee access for all member federations.
Switzerland is holding a referendum on June 14, 2026, on whether to cap its population at 10 million people, a proposal that has drawn comparisons to Brexit and could significantly impact the country's relationship with the European Union. The Alpine nation's population currently stands at approximately 9.1 million, having grown 23% since 2002.
Human Rights Watch and advocacy groups are urging FIFA sponsors to pressure U.S. federal officials for an 'ICE Truce' that would halt immigration enforcement operations at World Cup venues, as concerns mount over ICE presence at the tournament being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the organization on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, telling critics to 'chill and relax' amid mounting concerns over visa problems affecting players and fans, while acknowledging FIFA cannot overrule host nations' immigration decisions. The United Nations has criticized FIFA over the immigration issues.
Widespread US visa rejections for the 2026 World Cup have prevented fans, officials, and a referee from attending the tournament, prompting an Argentine company to give free televisions to denied fans while drawing criticism over immigration policies affecting the event.
The family of Stephen Ogilvie, who lost an eye in a knife attack in Belfast, has condemned the anti-immigrant violence that erupted across the city following the incident. A 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder as masked rioters burned homes and vehicles, forcing families to flee.
The European Commission announced plans to ban current and former Russian soldiers from entering EU territory as part of its next sanctions package, which also targets Russian banks, cryptocurrency firms, and oil revenues. The proposal has sparked debate about why the measure is limited to military personnel rather than all Russian citizens.
The House is moving to approve the Senate-passed 'Secure America Act,' a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through Trump's presidency. The legislation faces criticism from civil rights groups as Border Czar Tom Homan announces plans for major ICE operations.
The U.S. Senate has approved a $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement agencies including ICE and CBP, with the House expected to hold a final vote as early as Tuesday to send the measure to President Trump.
The US Senate voted 52-47 early Friday to approve legislation funding President Trump's immigration crackdown, ending a partial government shutdown that began in February. The bill includes a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund that faced intense bipartisan backlash.
President Trump issued an executive order directing federal regulators to tighten fraud screening and limit credit lines for undocumented immigrants, a move experts say could drive increased adoption of stablecoins and Bitcoin ATMs among affected populations.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the Trump administration is developing plans to stop processing international travelers and cargo at major U.S. airports in designated 'sanctuary cities' that don't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Britain's ruling Labour Party faced significant defeats in local elections as Nigel Farage's anti-immigration Reform UK party made sweeping gains, marking one of Labour's worst election results in history. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to remain in office despite the losses.
The Texas Tribune released a Q&A comparing Ken Paxton and John Cornyn's positions on immigration, IVF, foreign policy, AI and other key issues as the two Republicans head to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. Both candidates declined to participate, so the publication used their past statements and voting history.
