Immigration Policy Tracker

A fourth appeals court has struck down the Trump administration's practice of indefinitely detaining immigrants without bond hearings. This ruling...

A federal judge's injunction halts Virginia's mask and ID rules for officers, giving ICE an immediate edge in enforcement.

• ICE impact: DOJ warns...

The Trump administration's $46 billion 'smart wall' construction continues to race ahead, expanding border technology with potential effects on security measures and civil liberties.

Nick Shirley travels across New York City to investigate immigration hotspots through direct conversations with migrants, residents, and people on the...

Justice Alito's majority opinion in Noem v. Al Otro Lado inverted core immigration law by claiming expedited removal applies to most inadmissible...

Haitian TPS beneficiaries keep status and work authorization through July 10, 2026, as this update supersedes the March 2026 termination guidance amid ongoing litigation. Check the USCIS TPS Haiti webpage regularly for further developments.

State and local immigration policies extend far beyond enforcement, directly affecting health equity and service access in immigrant communities.

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CLINIC released a practical explainer on handling potential ICE misconduct amid rising enforcement.

• Understand your basic rights during encounters...

Birthright Citizenship Developments

• 🔥 Justice Thomas Dissent: Supreme Court Justice Thomas dissented in the ruling against Trump’s executive...

Metering at southern ports turned away asylum seekers despite bipartisan calls to 'go to a port of entry,' creating chaos and empowering corrupt...

• $14.5 trillion surplus generated by immigrants from 1994-2023 as taxes exceeded benefits every year
• Immigrants paid 17% more per capita in taxes...

The June 30, 2026 ruling in Trump v. Barbara struck down the executive order restricting citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and...

Official testimony shows drug seizures along the U.S.-Canada border fell 55% this year, with just 3.2 kg of fentanyl seized versus thousands of...

Practical guides are emerging to help immigrants tackle NTAs, drug charges, cross-border moves, and status adjustments.

• NTA basics: Receiving a...

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