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Jul 1, 2026

Supreme Court expands Trump’s power but unwilling to go as far as he wanted

The Supreme Court largely backed President Trump's executive powers while rejecting key policies on tariffs and birthright citizenship.

Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump birthright citizenship order, allows transgender sports bans

The high court handed President Trump a stinging defeat by rejecting his move to restrict birthright citizenship, while also letting states ban transgender student athletes from women's sports teams and striking down more campaign finance limits.

Jun 26, 2026

SCOTUS News: Court rules customs agents can turn back asylum seekers

The Supreme Court ruled aliens in Mexico have not “arrived” in the U.S. for purposes of having a right to apply for asylum under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act.

Jun 25, 2026

Supreme Court lets Trump end temporary protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants

The Trump administration can cancel temporary humanitarian protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants living legally in the United States, the high court ruled, a decision that could allow the government to deport hundreds of thousands of people starting this year.

Jun 9, 2026

Judge strikes down Tump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge struck down a $100,000 fee U.S. President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it constituted an unlawful tax Congress never authorized.

Jun 8, 2026

One judge, 143 cases: A day inside new high-stakes mass immigration hearings

Trump administration expands mass immigration court hearings, raising due process concerns as judges expedite asylum cases and deportation orders.

Jun 5, 2026

Federal judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

President Trump’s administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel‑ban countries from receiving decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship, a U.S. federal judge ruled on Friday.

May 26, 2026

Federal judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power

U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed the indictment against Kilmar Abrego, finding the DOJ abused prosecutorial power in retaliation for his lawsuit that challenged his deportation.

May 22, 2026

Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges

The U.S. Department of Justice swore in 77 new permanent immigration judges, the largest class in agency history, under the Trump administration.

May 15, 2026

Federal judge blocks key parts of Texas migrant arrest law

A federal judge blocked Texas authorities from enforcing key parts of a law that would allow state officials to arrest and deport people suspected of having illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.

May 12, 2026

Lawyers for the global elite aren’t buying Trump’s gold card visa

Immigration lawyers caution wealthy clients against Trump’s gold card visa due to legal uncertainty, ongoing litigation, and lack of congressional approval.

Apr 28, 2026

Federal appeals court rejects Trump’s immigration detention policy

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention without the opportunity to seek release on bond.