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You filed for asylum, your case was denied, and now you're not sure what comes next. In July 2026, a federal court issued its decision in Obse v. Collins — a ruling that could change how courts review asylum denials. If you are in removal proceedings or already received a denial, this case may open new legal options.

A federal court ruled in July 2026 in Bay Area Unitarian v. Ogg, a case challenging immigration enforcement actions connected to a Bay Area church. The decision sets a legal precedent that could affect how ICE conducts arrests near sensitive locations. For immigrants in removal proceedings, this ruling may open new lines of defense.

You leave for work every morning not knowing if you'll come home. That's the reality for hundreds of thousands of farm workers across the US right now. A new survey from the United Farm Workers Foundation puts hard numbers on fears that many undocumented workers have been living with since the start of 2025.

You watch the news and wonder if anyone powerful is paying attention to what is happening to immigrants in the US. Pope Leo, the first American-born pope, has an answer — and he gave it on live television. He called Trump's immigration policies "inhuman" and pointed to his own immigrant grandparents to explain why he keeps saying it.

What if your immigration lawyer gets fined mid-hearing — and that fine affects your case? The Department of Justice has proposed a new rule that would let immigration judges issue civil money penalties for contempt of court. For anyone in removal proceedings, this changes the stakes inside the courtroom.

What happens when the government wants to deport someone but can't reveal its evidence in open court? For the first time in 30 years, the Justice Department has an answer — and it just used it. On July 15, 2026, the DOJ filed the first-ever case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secret federal court that has existed since 1996 but never heard a single case. The target: Nazira Haji Zada, 47, of Fort Worth, Texas, accused of helping her son and son-in-law plan an ISIS-inspired mass shooting on Election Day 2024.

At least 52 people have died in ICE custody since the current administration took office. Tens of thousands more are held in facilities where access to lawyers, food, sunlight, and medical care is severely limited. One woman in Arizona, detained for 16 months without proper cancer treatment, has reportedly lost more than 70 pounds and is vomiting blood.

Can you earn money in the US if you don't have a full work permit? The answer depends on your immigration status — and getting it wrong can put your case at risk. Here's what the options actually look like, and what every immigrant should know before taking a job.

What happens when ICE finds a foreign fugitive living in your city — and what does it mean for you? On July 21, 2026, ICE officers from the Houston Field Office deported two Mexican nationals wanted for homicide back to Mexico, where authorities were waiting to take them into custody. The case shows how quickly removal proceedings can move once an immigration judge signs a removal order.

A federal court ruling in United States v. Gonzalez has put deportation defense rights back in the spotlight. The case raises urgent questions about what immigrants can and cannot do when ICE comes to the door. If you or someone you know is in removal proceedings, this decision matters.

You showed up to every immigration court hearing and followed every rule — then a federal court issued a ruling that could change everything. The decision in Kim v. Blanche is now part of the legal landscape that judges and USCIS officers must consider. For immigrants in removal proceedings or waiting on a green card, that matters.

ICE deported two men from Houston to Mexico on July 21, 2026 — both wanted for homicide by Mexican prosecutors. One of them had been encountered by ICE in 2024 but released under the enforcement priorities in place at the time. His removal happened less than two months after he finished a federal prison sentence.

What if the agency meant to protect migrant children was quietly helping ICE arrest them — and their families? Internal documents obtained by Reuters show that is exactly what happened. The Office of Refugee Resettlement shared over 460,000 leads with immigration enforcement since January 2025, resulting in more than 12,000 arrests.

ICE agents texted racial slurs about the people they were targeting during the 2025 Los Angeles immigration raids. That detail is now part of a federal lawsuit — and it raises a direct question for anyone who was stopped, detained, or arrested during those operations: was your stop legal?

A federal court ruled in Ohindo v. Ball in July 2026, issuing a decision that touches on deportation defense rights in U.S. immigration proceedings. For immigrants currently in removal proceedings — or those who fear an ICE arrest — court rulings like this one can change what legal options are available to them. The stakes are high: the outcome of cases like this can determine whether someone gets a full hearing before a judge or faces fast-track removal.

You did everything right — and then a government letter arrived saying you could be deported. In July 2026, a federal court took up exactly that kind of fight in Liu v. Noem, a case challenging DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's authority over immigration enforcement. The outcome could affect how removal proceedings work for thousands of people.

What if the facility holding you — or your family member — has no reliable system to provide basic medical care? That is exactly what a court-appointed doctor found at California City, the largest ICE detention center in California. His report, filed in court this week, says the facility is putting detainees at "serious risk of both immediate and long-term harm."

A college professor in St. Paul, Minnesota, was pulled from his car in a belly chain on June 16 — not for violence, but for helping organize a community meeting about ICE. Erik Davis, 53, now faces up to six years in prison. The case is raising urgent questions about whether attending a protest or joining a Signal group chat can be treated as a federal crime.

USCIS just changed the rules for asylum seekers in the US. The agency can now send your asylum case to immigration court without ever interviewing you — and if your application was filed late, you are among the most likely to be affected. For hundreds of thousands of people with pending cases, this shift could determine whether they stay or face deportation.

CBP officers at the Del Rio International Bridge arrested a man on July 15 after a biometric database check flagged a felony warrant — in seconds, at the border. The same check runs on every person who crosses a US port of entry, including immigrants with pending cases or old legal issues. If your record has anything unresolved, officers will see it.