Tagged #administrative-procedure-act
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal judge strikes down ICE courthouse arrest policies nationwide
A federal judge has invalidated ICE's 2025 policies allowing arrests at immigration courts, finding the agency failed to follow proper rulemaking procedures. The decision affects enforcement practices and courthouse access nationwide.
Federal Judge Bars ICE From Arrests at Immigration Court and Prolonged Detention
U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts ruled that ICE's rescission of its long-standing policy against immigration court arrests and prolonged detention violated the Administrative Procedure Act, affecting how immigration court proceedings and detainee handling operate.
Federal Judge Invalidates Immigration Courthouse Arrests Nationwide
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration's practice of making immigration arrests at courthouses nationwide, reversing long-standing policy and requiring the government to justify its enforcement decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal Judge Vacates Trump Administration Policy Allowing Immigration Court Arrests
A federal judge has ruled that Trump administration policies permitting ICE arrests at immigration courthouses and extended detention periods violate the Administrative Procedure Act and must be vacated nationwide.
Federal Judge Blocks Arrests at Immigration Courts Nationwide
A California federal judge issued a nationwide injunction invalidating Trump administration policies allowing ICE arrests at immigration courts and extended detention periods, finding them arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal Judge Vacates ICE Courthouse Arrest Policy Nationwide
Judge P. Casey Pitts vacated Trump administration policies allowing broad ICE arrests at immigration courthouses, restoring Biden-era restrictions nationwide. Immigration practitioners can now advise clients that courthouse attendance is protected under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement
U.S. District Court for Massachusetts vacates the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee as an unauthorized tax in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act and separation of powers. Employers can now file without the fee while appeals remain pending.
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefits Pause Affecting 39 Countries
U.S. District Court strikes down USCIS policies that had frozen green card, work permit, and asylum applications for nationals of 39 travel-ban countries. Four major policies declared unlawful and vacated as of June 5, 2026.
Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin voided the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, ruling it was an unauthorized tax. Practitioners advising on H-1B strategy should know the fee is now void pending appeal.
Federal Judge Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin struck down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unauthorized tax, ruling the Trump administration exceeded its authority without Congressional delegation. Practitioners must update H-1B filing strategy.
Federal Court Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee
A Massachusetts federal court has vacated the $100,000 H-1B fee imposed by presidential proclamation, ruling it an unlawful tax. Employers should pause compliance pending appeal.
Federal Judge Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee exceeded executive authority and constituted an unauthorized tax. The ruling invalidates all implementing guidance and memoranda.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal judge ruled that Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications is an unauthorized tax imposed without congressional authority. The decision vacates the policy and affects employment-based visa strategy.
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal judge invalidates Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unlawful tax. See what this means for employers, pending cases, and H-1B filing strategy.
Federal Court Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee was an unlawful tax requiring Congressional approval, not an adjudication fee or penalty. The fee is now unenforceable.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee as Unauthorized Tax
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin vacated the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, finding it an unconstitutional tax that exceeded the executive branch's authority. The ruling eliminates the fee nationwide and creates immediate filing strategy implications for employers and immigration practitioners.
Federal Judge Voids $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
A Boston federal judge ruled that President Trump's $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution. The fee, imposed in September 2025, is now void.
Rhode Island Court Vacates USCIS Hold & Asylum Policies for 39 Countries
Federal judge vacates USCIS policies suspending benefits adjudication, asylum decisions, nationality-based discretionary factors, and re-reviews for nationals of 39 travel-ban countries. Ruling affects applications filed with USCIS.
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefit Freeze Policies in Dorcas Decision
Rhode Island federal court voids four USCIS policies that had frozen asylum, adjustment of status, and other immigration benefit adjudications. Practitioners must now advise clients that these holds no longer apply.
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Policies Targeting 39 Countries
U.S. District Judge John McConnell vacated four USCIS policies that froze immigration benefits for nationals from 39 travel-ban countries. The decision affects adjustment applications, employment authorization, asylum adjudication, and naturalization cases nationwide.
Federal court vacates USCIS policies pausing immigration benefits for nationals of 39 travel ban countries
On June 5, 2026, a federal judge in Rhode Island vacated four USCIS policies that had frozen immigration benefits adjudication for nationals of 39 countries, holding the policies violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefit Holds and Asylum Freeze for 39 Countries
A federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that froze adjudication of benefits applications, asylum cases, and naturalization ceremonies for nationals of 39 countries. The decision requires USCIS to resume processing immediately.
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefit Freeze Policies for Travel Ban Countries
A Rhode Island federal court struck down four USCIS policies that froze asylum, green card, work permit, and naturalization decisions for nationals of 39 travel ban countries. Immigration practitioners must immediately adjust case handling and client expectations.
Federal Judge Strikes Down USCIS 39-Country Asylum and Benefits Freeze
Chief Judge McConnell invalidates four USCIS policies that had categorically barred asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship decisions for nationals of 39 countries, ordering immediate resumption of adjudication.
Judge Voids USCIS Freeze on 39-Country Applications
Federal judge strikes down Trump administration policies that halted asylum, green card, work permit, and citizenship processing for nationals of 39 countries. USCIS must resume adjudication immediately.
Federal Court Voids USCIS Travel-Ban Country Processing Holds
A Rhode Island federal judge vacated four USCIS policies that froze asylum, green card, work permit, and citizenship adjudications for nationals of 39 travel-ban countries. Relief is immediate and nationwide.
Federal Judge Vacates USCIS Asylum and Benefits Holds for 39 Travel Ban Countries
On June 5, 2026, a federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that had indefinitely frozen asylum, green card, work permit, and citizenship adjudications for nationals of 39 countries. The court found the policies violated the Administrative Procedure Act and immigration law.
Federal Judge Strikes Down USCIS Travel Ban Policies, Orders Nationwide Processing Resume
On June 5, 2026, Chief Judge McConnell vacated four USCIS policies that froze asylum and immigration benefits for nationals of 39 countries, ordering immediate resumption of processing for pending cases nationwide.
Federal Court Vacates Four USCIS Benefit Freezes for 39 Travel-Ban Countries
On June 5, 2026, a federal judge struck down USCIS policies that froze asylum, green card, work permit, and naturalization processing nationwide. Practitioners can now advise clients that case processing must resume.
Federal Judge Strikes Down USCIS Processing Freeze for 39 Countries
A Rhode Island federal judge vacated four USCIS policies that imposed an indefinite hold on asylum, green card, work permit, and citizenship applications from nationals of 39 countries, ruling the agency exceeded its statutory authority under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Benefits Freeze for 39 Countries
On June 5, 2026, a federal court vacated USCIS policies that had frozen adjudication of green cards, work permits, and asylum applications for nationals of 39 countries, including Afghanistan. USCIS announced June 12 it will resume processing.
Federal Judge Vacates USCIS Adjudication Holds for 39-Country Group
A federal district court has invalidated USCIS policies that froze immigration benefit decisions for nationals of 39 countries. The decision requires USCIS to resume adjudications immediately and affects pending I-485, asylum, work authorization, and citizenship applications.
Federal Judge Vacates USCIS Benefits Freeze for 39 Countries — Dorcas Ruling Ends Nationwide Hold
On June 5, 2026, a Rhode Island federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that had frozen asylum, work permits, green cards, and naturalization decisions for applicants from 39 countries since late 2025. The nationwide relief means USCIS must resume adjudication.