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Approximately 20,000 unaccompanied minors are at risk of losing legal representation if the federal government terminates a longstanding contract, exacerbating existing problems in US immigration courts, particularly in New York.
Data from the Department of Justice shows that more than half of the children in ICE immigration courts, totaling over 750,000, are representing themselves while facing deportation under the Donald Trump administration.
The US government has imposed new sanctions on Cuba and blacklisted Nigerian individuals and firms for ISIS funding. Meanwhile, Italy seeks to repair its relationship with the US, and South Korea hosts a conference in Washington to expand defense cooperation.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that countries in the region would no longer serve as shields for US military bases, implying that American forces would not have safe havens in the Middle East. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions and discussions regarding regional security and a potential deal involving asset release.
A federal judge in New York has issued a ban on most arrests by federal immigration agents within immigration courts in Manhattan. The ruling comes after the agency falsely claimed agents could make such arrests.
The Department of Justice has conceded that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) previously misrepresented its authority to make arrests within immigration courts.
The Portuguese government's reform proposal includes establishing specialized courts for immigration and international protection, as well as redistributing territorial jurisdiction for cases against AIMA and tax arbitration decisions.
A court has issued a ruling prohibiting arrests at US immigration courts.
A federal surge in immigration enforcement has more than doubled caseloads in some immigration courts nationwide, with lawyers reporting increased errors and confusion due to the tactic.
Former judges are raising concerns about federal authorities allegedly 'micromanaging' immigration courts.
The Department of Justice has acknowledged that a key ICE memo was incorrectly applied to immigration courts, leading to thousands of immigrant detentions without a clear legal basis.
The Department of Justice has admitted that ICE mistakenly instructed agents to arrest individuals within immigration courts, leading a top ICE official to issue a memo clarifying the agency's arrest policy after months of confusion.
In 2025, the U.S. experienced record numbers in immigration court filings, removals, and enforcement delays, highlighting significant challenges within the system.
A San Francisco federal judge, appointed by President Biden, has issued a nationwide injunction blocking US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making arrests at immigration courts. This ruling prohibits ICE from detaining individuals within these judicial spaces.
Immigration courts are implementing a new tactic to speed up deportations by holding hearings with 100 or more people at a time. This strategy aims to accelerate the processing of cases.
Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal to acquire New York Magazine and a significant portion of Vox Media, including its podcast network. The acquisition is reportedly valued at $300 million.
Filings in a lawsuit challenging the practice of targeting individuals seeking legal status as they leave immigration courts reveal that lawyers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provided false information to justify detaining thousands.
The Portuguese Bar Association is advocating for the creation of a specific court division for immigration cases, citing approximately 200,000 pending cases against AIMA in administrative courts.