Arrests at Immigration Courts: DOJ Admits It Got the Law Wrong
DOJ admitted it relied on a legal memo that did not apply to immigration courts, undermining its defense of courthouse arrest policies across the U.S.
Immigration
365 Days Without Work: DHS Proposes to Double the Wait for Asylum Seekers’ Work Permits
DHS proposes to extend the waiting period for asylum seekers’ work permits from 150 days to one year, with additional biometric requirements and processing delays
ICE and Bay Area Airports: The Deployment, the SFO Arrest, and TSA’s Role
ICE skipped Bay Area airports in its deployment, yet agents detained a Guatemalan mother at SFO. The case highlights the role of TSA data sharing
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Policy of Arresting Refugees Without Green Cards
A federal court blocked a policy allowing immigration authorities to detain refugees without Green Cards. The decision applies nationwide during the ongoing case.
800 Deportation Orders in One Week. San Francisco Immigration Court Is Clearing Its Docket
More than 800 deportation orders were issued in San Francisco in one week as hearings were fast-tracked. Many immigrants missed court dates due to sudden changes and notice issues.
ICE Arrest at SFO Draws Backlash From California Officials
Federal agents detained a mother and daughter at SFO in a confrontation caught on video, sparking backlash from California officials and raising questions about ICE operations in airports.
ICE Heads to Airport Security Lines. Trump Deploys Immigration Agents to Airports — Oakland and San Jose at Risk, SFO Is Not
ICE agents could be deployed to U.S. airports as early as Monday. Amid the government shutdown, TSA staff are working without pay, and the role of immigration agents in security screenings remains unclear.