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06/27/2026

The US Supreme Court rule that Trump can end TPS for Haitians and Syrians.

The U.S. Supreme Court decided this week that the Trump Administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. This ruling means that the administration can end the TPS program for these groups without any judicial oversight. As a result, over 300,000 Haitians and around 3,500 Syrians—many of whom have lived in the U.S. for decades—now face the risk of losing their protected status, potentially leading to deportation.

The TPS program, established by Congress in 1990, allows migrants from countries experiencing extraordinary conditions such as natural disasters or armed conflict to live and work legally in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for designating which countries qualify for TPS. The loss of TPS could push many of these migrants into illegal status, jeopardizing their employment and increasing their risk of deportation.

TPS holders are legally authorized to work and significantly contribute to the economy, generating over $5 billion annually and paying more than $1 billion in federal and state taxes. Additionally, the status of four remaining countries—El Salvador, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine—may also be jeopardized as their TPS statuses come up for renewal this fall. Protections for several other countries have been terminated but remain active due to litigation.

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06/25/2026

US Supreme Court makes it easier for border agents to refuse formal admission into the US of permanent residents accused of crimes.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday in Blanche v. Lau cleared the way for immigration officers to more freely deny lawful permanent residents admission into the United States and refer them to immigration court for possible removal from the United States.

By a vote of 6-3, the court, in an opinion from Justice Clarence Thomas, held that federal immigration law does not require border officers to have “clear and convincing evidence” that green card holders have committed a disqualifying crime before treating that person as an applicant for admission.

This ruling could expose green card holders with a criminal history including a pending criminal case to greater scrutiny and possible referral to immigration court upon returning from a trip abroad.

Any US permanent resident with a criminal history with plans to travel outside the US should consult with a licensed US immigration attorney before leaving the country.

You can read the ruling at:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-429_h3ci.pdf

06/21/2026

DACA recipients facing months-long delays.

DACA renewal delays are costing some recipients their jobs and exposing them to deportation risk as the Trump administration chips away at protections for immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

06/21/2026

San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy

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The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one of the courts most likely to grant an immigrants' asylum application.

05/04/2025

The Alien Registration Requirement: What to do or not do?

What is Alien Registration?

On April 11, 2025, pursuant to the Alien Registration Act of 1940, USCIS began enforcing the requirement for certain foreign nationals to register with the agency and submit to fingerprinting if they remain in the U.S. for 30 days or longer.

All non-U.S. citizens over the age of 14 must register and be fingerprinted if they remain in the U.S. for 30 days or longer and have not completed registration or fingerprinting processes through a visa application or other acceptable immigration process.

Parents and legal guardians must ensure that their non-U.S. children below the age of 14 are registered, but these children will not need to complete fingerprinting until they reach the age of 14.

Read more: https://deportationattorney.com/the-alien-registration-requirement-what-to-do-or-not-do/

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08/13/2024

“Trump is Putting Mass Deportations At the Heart of His Campaign. Some Republicans Are Worried” | Published by Associated Press

As Trump promises to facilitate a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, should he acquire the presidency, a number of Republican voters are growing concerned. However, chalking up these promises as either exaggerated or only applying to specific individuals, like criminals and s*x traffickers, may speak to an uninformed perspective.

Like Eisenhower’s 1950s era mass deportation initiative, Donald Trump has been advocating for the use of the National Guard and the military to remove millions of individuals currently residing in the United States. In order to accomplish this effort, travel bans and the use of the National Guard (to find illegal immigrants, hold individuals in detention camps, and placing all on deportation flights prior to the right to appeal) would be employed.

For more information, please read the following article (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 9 AUGUST, 2024):
https://apnews.com/article/trump-mass-deportations-latino-voters-ec64f85e3633c9c7a8a247eaf9feb64f

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Donald Trump’s pledge to expel millions of migrants in the largest deportation program in American history worries some Republicans.

08/13/2024

“Kamala Harris Makes an Immigration Pitch in Arizona As She Fights to Gain Ground in the Sun Belt” | Published by The Associated Press, via NBC Los Angeles

At a recent rally in Glendale, Arizona, Kamala Harris pitched her experience in the immigration realm as justification for her readiness to hold the power of the presidency. Juxtaposing her background in prosecuting criminals in the immigration system, while being understanding of other individuals seeking entry into the United States, Harris paints a distinction between herself and Donald Trump. With emphasis that Trump’s policies are not inclined to effectively offer solutions for the immigration system, her background and alignment with Governor Tim Walz has assisted the campaign. Nevertheless, as voters remain unaware of some of her stances, as well as insight into Tim Walz, hesitance for support remains, as the support of other constituents wavers.

For more information, please read the following article (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 9 AUGUST, 2024):
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/decision-2024/kamala-harris-makes-an-immigration-pitch-in-arizona/3484594/

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Vice President Kamala Harris drew on her prosecutorial background to make her first expansive pitch on immigration to border-state voters as she and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, attracted thousands to a campaign rally during their tour of battleground states.

08/13/2024

“Why Immigration is a Better Issue for Trump Than It Was In 2020” | Published by ABC News

Donald Trump’s continued claims surrounding the errors of the immigration system are garnering support not just from Republicans in the 2o24 election cycle, but more attention is growing within Democrats over these realms, as well. In fact, as the years continue, more Democrats are interested in reducing the flow of immigration, a mentality that has been upheld by Republicans for years. However, as Trump continues to promise such things as mass deportation, his allure may be a fleeting one.

For more information, please read the following article (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 8 AUGUST, 2024):

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/538/immigration-issue-trump-2020/story?id=112648693

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Why immigration is such a good issue for Donald Trump and Republicans.

08/13/2024

“Texas Gov. Abbott Instructs Hospitals to Collect Data on Patients' Immigration Status” | Published by CBS News

An executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders hospitals to collect data on their patients, in order to ascertain how much funding is directed towards care of unauthorized immigrants in the state.

Beginning November 1, 2024, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will be authorized to compile information on inpatient discharges and emergency visits, in addition to tracking the costs of offering medical services for Texas’ population of unauthorized immigrants.

Governor Abbott hopes to assure patients that care will not be denied, as federal law dictates that all are entitled to receive medical attention. Nevertheless, concerns shared by immigrants are reinvigorated under the disputed questioning. This Texas effort reflects Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ law requiring hospitals to collect the same information. Texas remains a stark opponent to Biden’s efforts in the immigration realm, existing as the state that has filed lawsuits against most every initiative Biden has passed. As Operation Lone Star continues to expand, the state fortifies itself as no-nonsense on immigration disputes.

For more information, please read the following article (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 9 AUGUST, 2024):

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-gov-abbott-hospitals-patients-immigration-status-data/

Additionally, for parallel insight, feel free to read The Hill’s interpretation of the recent announcement: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4819901-texas-gov-abbott-hospitals-patients-immigration-status/.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claimed that his state was shouldering the economic burden of providing medical services to migrants entering the country illegally.

08/13/2024

“What Drove Last Year's Surge in Chinese Migrants at the Southern Border? | Published by NPR

The nature of American geopolitical tensions with China has led to major scrutiny of the influx of Chinese migrants illegally entering the country, by Republican leaders. Right-leaning politicians have made repeated claims that this population is part of a tactical operation, wherein numbers of spies and drug smugglers are being sent in, as an army of Chinese migrants is assembled.

Stating that these recent migrants have been bringing in fentanyl and harming American citizens, this misconstruction of truth relies on fear and mistruth. Claims made on the evil nature of their supposed actions are not supported by verified evidence. For example, arguments depicting the Chinese migrants as part of the delivery chain of fentanyl pales against the evidence that authorized US citizens tend to be the population most guilty of transporting the drugs into the country. Moreover, seeing as many migrants are arriving as the intense Chinese COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are restricted, federal immigration lawyer Doug Ligor has pointed to the number of individuals being representative of “pent-up migration” (Jingnan).

As xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric continues, historic examples of its presence in the US are felt. For many, the safety felt in the country remains conditional.

For more information, please read the following article (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 9 AUGUST, 2024):

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/07/nx-s1-5032835/chinese-migrants-southern-border

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Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, claim without evidence that Chinese migrants are spies or drug smugglers. Migrants' accounts tell a different story.