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Hochul Pardon Mutes Supreme Court Case on Immigration Detention—But Second Circuit Rule Survives
Gov. Hochul's pardon of an immigration detainee made a major Supreme Court case moot, but the Second Circuit's bond-hearing precedent remains binding in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. The Trump administration will pursue the issue through other cases.
El Salvador TPS Faces Court Pressure, but a Procedural Gap May Force a 6-Month Extension
The missed Federal Register deadline for El Salvador's TPS termination may trigger an automatic extension despite the Supreme Court's Mullin v. Doe ruling—but courts may lack power to enforce it.
Idaho Immigration Attorneys Face Remote Court Appearance Denials
Tacoma immigration court is denying remote appearances for attorneys representing Idaho detainees, forcing costly travel to Washington for in-person hearings.
Immigration Judge's Whistleblower Lawsuit: Fired 48 Hours After Raising ICE Detention Concerns
Former San Francisco immigration judge Chloe Dillon sued the Trump DOJ, alleging she was terminated in retaliation for flagging potential due process violations in ICE's detention of an unaccompanied minor. What practitioners need to know.
Federal Judge Rules Border Patrol Violated Fourth Amendment by Using Spanish-Speaking as Probable Cause
U.S. District Judge for Northern District of New York suppresses evidence from arrest, finding agents unlawfully treated speaking Spanish and fear of armed agents as indicators of guilt.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to return deported Houston woman
A Houston federal judge ordered the government to return Marcela Linda Arias, deported while seeking to reopen her domestic abuse case. The ruling reflects judicial intervention in Trump administration removals.
Salvadoran TPS Holders Can Stay, But Work Permits Expire Today
DHS confirms Salvadoran TPS holders retain legal protection to remain in the U.S., but their employment authorization has expired, creating immediate work-authorization gaps.
DHS Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B and Other Visa Holders
The Trump administration has filed a formal proposed rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B, L-1, E, O-1, and TN workers to remain in the U.S. after job loss. A 60-day public comment period opens September 11, 2026.
Trump Administration Leaves El Salvador TPS in Limbo Pending Future Announcement
The Trump administration has neither extended nor terminated TPS for roughly 170,000 Salvadorans. USCIS confirms status and work authorization remain in effect pending a formal announcement.
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2027
USCIS has received enough H-2B petitions to meet the congressionally established cap for the first half of fiscal year 2027. Petitions received after Sept. 4, 2026 requesting employment start dates before April 1, 2027 will be rejected.
ACLU Sues Over Hartford Immigration Court Record Access
Connecticut ACLU filed federal lawsuit challenging Hartford Immigration Court's refusal to provide docket numbers, case captions, and removal orders, arguing the court violates the First Amendment right of public access.
Fourth Circuit Rejects Mandatory Detention for Long-Term Residents Without Bond Hearings
Appeals court rules that immigrants living in the U.S. interior must receive bond hearings, marking the ninth appellate loss for Trump administration detention policy.