Tagged #federal-court-ruling
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Court Vacates Biden-Era Rule Expanding Administrative Closure in Immigration Court
A Texas federal judge has permanently blocked a Biden-era DOJ rule that allowed immigration judges to indefinitely pause deportation proceedings. The ruling vacates the administrative closure expansion and prevents similar practices going forward.
Federal court strikes down Trump's asylum freeze and 39-country processing pause
A federal judge found Trump administration policies halting asylum applications, work permits, green cards, and citizenship processing for 39 countries unlawful and rooted in anti-immigrant animus.
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A Massachusetts federal judge ruled the Trump administration lacked authority to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The fee has been vacated nationwide, restoring certainty to employment-based visa processing.
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 Halts Trump Asylum, Green Card Freeze for 39 Countries
A Rhode Island federal judge has invalidated USCIS policies that froze asylum and immigration benefit processing for nationals of 39 countries, ordering the agency to restart adjudications immediately.
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 Judge Vacates USCIS Asylum and Benefits Freeze for 39 Countries
A Rhode Island federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that froze immigration and asylum processing for nationals of 39 travel ban countries, ordering immediate resumption of adjudications.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Policies Barring Adjudication for 39 Countries
A Rhode Island federal judge ruled that Trump administration immigration policies blocking adjudications for applicants from 39 countries violate the law. Here's what practitioners need to know about the ruling and next steps.
Federal judge strikes down Trump asylum processing freeze, orders USCIS resumption
A Rhode Island federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated immigration law by freezing asylum and green card processing for applicants from 39 countries. Practitioners must now resume advising clients on immediate application processing.
6th Circuit Strikes Down Mandatory ICE Detention Rule, Reopens Bond Hearings
Federal appeals court rules against Trump administration policy barring bond hearings for most ICE detainees. Immigration attorneys in Wisconsin can now file bond motions for clients detained in the 6th Circuit.