Immigration Policy Tracker

A new DHS rule sends asylum applicants directly to immigration court without intake interviews, effective July 28, potentially dismissing cases for...

San Gabriel Valley's diverse immigrant communities face daily impacts from shifting rules on housing, work, and family planning.

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Maine's new laws curb local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, directly affecting both police practices and immigrant safety.

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DACA recipients can generally travel domestically without issues, but international trips require approved Advance Parole to avoid major risks.

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Two new DHS rules are forcing international students and employment-based applicants into longer, riskier processes to remain in the U.S.

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New York’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act orders 12 police agencies to drop 287(g) agreements with ICE by August 25, citing eroded community trust and...

• 15 Democratic lawmakers urged MDOT to terminate its MOU with Border Patrol and HSI, arguing ALPRs on state highways violate residents' First and...

DHS rescinds the 2022 public charge rule effective September 18, 2026, giving officers broader discretion under a totality-of-circumstances test.
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Ipsos polling across 29 countries ranks Brazil among the most welcoming to refugees.

• Colombia's 2018 PEP program delivered lasting gains: eligible...

Grassroots volunteers are scrambling to support immigrant communities after major federal aid cuts and expanded enforcement.

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Refugee status is granted abroad through UNHCR referral, unlike asylum sought inside the U.S. Key practical points for Florida:

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Tom Homan admitted the ICE officer in the Maine fatal shooting “should never have cleared vetting” if allegations of prior violence and mental health...

A federal judge struck down an Illinois law granting in-state tuition to some undocumented immigrants, calling it unconstitutional. The ruling...

A federal court suspended the Trump administration's policy threatening noncitizen technology researchers with visa denials and deportation for...

Arizona's voter-approved immigration enforcement law remains in effect after a federal judge ruled that challengers have not shown any actual harm...

No significant updates today.

No significant updates today.

State Enforcement Guidance Updates

• Maryland Law Enforcement Guidance: Attorney General Brown released updated guidance clarifying how state and...

The Trump administration's July 2026 regulation ends "duration of status" admissions for F, J, and I visas, capping stays at program length or four...

• Dramatic impact: Represented immigrants are up to 10.5 times more likely to win their cases, yet 55% of those in deportation proceedings lack any...