Category: Withholding of Removal
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s executive order suspending asylum access at the U.S.–Mexico border violates U.S. immigration law. While the court’s decision temporarily...
In a closely divided decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to resume fast-track deportations of migrants to third countries—even when those destinations are not their...
Gay men who are open about their identity often face serious risks, including threats, violence, imprisonment, and even death. U.S. immigration law recognizes this danger and offers immigration opportunities....
Seeking asylum in the United States is already a complex and emotional journey. Trying to figure out how to legally work while your case is pending adds another layer. Many asylum seekers need a way to...
A federal judge in Boston issued a scathing rebuke on Wednesday after the U.S. government deported eight immigrants—convicted of violent crimes—to South Sudan in what he called a clear violation of a standing...
Have you had a run-in with the law and are left wondering whether it will affect your immigration status? You are not alone. Many immigrants are caught off guard by something known as a crime involving...
A federal court has stopped Oklahoma’s attempt to turn undocumented presence into a state-level crime. The ruling temporarily blocks a new law that would have allowed the state to jail non-citizens...
In U.S. immigration law, few terms carry as much weight and consequence as an aggravated felony. Understanding this classification could mean the difference between maintaining immigrant status and facing...
If you are being deported and fear severe harm in your native country, withholding removal might be able to protect you. It is a court remedy that prevents the U.S. government from deporting you to your...
