Mark A Ivener, A Law Corporation

Category: Courts


CLIENT UPDATE: IMMIGRATION DETENTION NUMBERS REACH HIGHEST LEVELS SINCE 2020

Recent government data shows a major increase in immigration detention during the first half of 2025. The number of people held in ICE custody has risen sharply, with new arrests and expanded detention facilities across the country. This update explains what’s happening, who it affects, and what clients should do if they are impacted. 1.… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: COURT BLOCKS UNFAIR IMMIGRATION RAIDS IN LOS ANGELES

A federal court has ruled that recent immigration raids in Los Angeles likely broke the law. Officers were targeting people based on how they look, where they live, or what language they speak. That is not allowed under the Constitution. Here’s what happened and what it means for you. 1. WHAT THE CASE IS ABOUT… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: COURT HUGELY UPHOLDS TWO-YEAR EB-5 INVESTMENT RULE WHILE AWAITING OFFICIAL REGULATIONS

A recent court decision in the EB-5 sustainment period lawsuit confirms the two-year investment rule remains in place—for now. The court is waiting for USCIS to issue a formal regulation, and no changes are happening without public input. Here’s what happened, what it means, and how it may affect EB-5 investors. 1. RECAP: WHAT IS… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: BIA SETS PRECEDENT IN BOND DENIAL FOR SERIOUS DRUG OFFENSE

WHAT’S HAPPENING The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recently issued a new precedential decision, Matter of Salas-Pena, which clarifies how immigration courts should decide bond requests in cases involving serious criminal allegations. In this ruling, the BIA confirmed that credible evidence of dangerous behavior, even without a criminal conviction, can be used to deny bond.… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: ICE TRANSFER PRACTICES UNDER SCRUTINY AS DETAINEES LOSE ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL

A growing number of reports show that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving detainees between facilities across the country without notice. These long-distance transfers are creating serious legal problems, leaving attorneys unable to represent their clients and families uncertain of their loved ones’ location. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and what clients should… Read More