Category: ICE

WHAT HAPPENEDA federal judge in Washington, D.C. recently ruled that the U.S. State Department likely acted outside the law by using President Trump’s travel ban to deny certain applicants from the Diversity Visa lottery program. The decision was issued by U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on August 21, 2025, and applies to a small group… Read More

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

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

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

On March 11, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule amending regulations to expand optional practical training (OPT) for students with U.S. degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and create new obligations for F-1 students and F-1 employers starting May 10, 2016.  OPT is a form of temporary employment… Read More