Case Law

ICE arrested him. But did they do it legally? That is the question at the heart of Long v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — a case that could change how immigrants fight deportation across the United States. If courts find that ICE violated proper arrest procedures, it could open the door for thousands of people in removal proceedings to challenge their cases.

A federal court took on a case that directly challenges how USCIS makes decisions on green card applications. For thousands of immigrants waiting on approvals — or dealing with unexpected denials — the outcome could change everything. Here is what you need to know.

Thousands of immigrants are waiting months — sometimes years — for USCIS to process their green card applications, work permits, and asylum cases. Now, a Massachusetts coalition has taken the agency to court, arguing the delays are illegal. The outcome could affect immigrants across the entire country.

A federal immigration appeals court just issued a ruling that could change the outcome for thousands of people fighting deportation in the US. The case — Emrit v. Board of Immigration Appeals — puts a spotlight on what immigration judges must do when someone presents evidence in their defense. If you are in removal proceedings right now, this decision may affect your next step.

Thousands of immigrants are waiting months — sometimes years — for USCIS to decide their green card and work permit applications. Now, a Massachusetts coalition has taken the agency to court, arguing the delays are illegal. The outcome could force USCIS to move faster on cases just like yours.

A powerful immigration lawyers' group is suing the agency that runs US immigration courts — and the outcome could change the rules for thousands of people fighting deportation right now. The case, AILA v. EOIR, challenges whether immigration court procedures are truly fair. If you have a hearing coming up, this lawsuit could affect your rights before you ever walk into a courtroom.

Every time an immigrant files for a green card, a work permit, or asylum in the US, they hand over deeply personal information to the government. Now a Massachusetts coalition is suing USCIS, demanding answers about what happens to that data. For hundreds of thousands of applicants in 2026, the outcome could change the rules of the game.

A conservative think tank just sued the agency that controls your green card, work permit, and asylum case. The lawsuit targets how USCIS decides who gets immigration benefits — and a court ruling could quietly reshape thousands of pending cases in 2026. Here is what you need to know right now.

A federal court just stripped immigration judges of their union rights — and the ripple effects could reach your next court date. The ruling puts more power over immigration judges directly in the hands of the same agency that prosecutes deportation cases. For asylum seekers, green card applicants, and anyone in removal proceedings, this is not just inside-Washington news.

A federal lawsuit against ICE is challenging how the agency arrests and detains immigrants across the United States. The case, Doe v. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, could reshape the rules ICE must follow — and give people in removal proceedings stronger tools to fight deportation. Here is what you need to know right now.

ICE agents showed up, made arrests, and — according to a new federal lawsuit — never properly told people their rights. The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild is now suing ICE over how it conducts arrests. For millions of immigrants living in the US, the outcome of this case could change what happens in the first critical minutes of a detention.

A major immigration lawyers' group is suing the agency that runs US immigration courts — and the outcome could affect anyone currently facing deportation. The case, AILA v. EOIR, challenges whether immigrants in removal proceedings get a real chance to find legal help before their hearing. In 2026, with immigration enforcement at record levels, the stakes could not be higher.

A major nonprofit immigration group is suing the agency that runs US immigration courts — and the outcome could reshape how immigrants defend themselves against deportation. The case, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. v. Executive Office for Immigration Review, puts a spotlight on whether the current rules give immigrants a fair shot in court. For anyone in removal proceedings right now, this case is worth watching closely.

A Massachusetts group is taking USCIS to federal court — and the outcome could change how the agency processes green cards, work permits, and asylum claims across the country. For immigrants already waiting on applications, a court ruling could mean delays, policy shifts, or even stopped approvals. Here is what you need to know right now.

Fifteen people were arrested in Massachusetts for stealing more than $1.4 million in public benefits — and federal prosecutors say this is just the start. Eleven of the defendants are undocumented immigrants who now face both criminal charges and deportation. The Justice Department has created a new team dedicated to finding more cases just like these.