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You show up to your immigration court hearing — and ICE agents arrest you on the way in. That is not a hypothetical. In July 2026, a federal court issued a ruling in United States v. Ausencio Martinez that puts courthouse ICE arrests under legal scrutiny. For the thousands of immigrants required to appear in court each week, this decision could change the calculus of simply showing up.

A court ruled in July 2026 in a case called People v. Urbina — and immigration lawyers are paying close attention. The decision touches on the rights of immigrants facing deportation, and it could give people in removal proceedings new legal ground to stand on. If you or someone you know is fighting a removal order, here is what you need to know.

An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Houston on Tuesday during what the agency called a targeted immigration enforcement operation. The man's son says his father was simply looking for day labor work. The incident raises urgent questions about what immigrants should know if ICE tries to stop them.

A federal judge ordered ICE to stop arresting immigrants at a New York City immigration courthouse — but the arrests kept happening anyway. Now the Justice Department is fighting to hide the reasons why. For any immigrant with a court date in New York, this case could directly affect your safety and your rights.

Every immigrant, visa holder, and green card holder passes through CBP when entering the United States — and in 2026, that experience is changing fast. The agency is now using facial recognition and an AI platform at select airports to screen travelers. What does that mean for your rights and your entry?

A Brazilian man was arrested by ICE on Interstate 81 in Virginia after agents found him driving a large commercial truck without the required license. He had a valid Massachusetts driver's license — but that was not enough. His case is now part of a growing national pattern of ICE targeting undocumented commercial drivers.

A single immigration court case can change how thousands of people fight deportation. United States v. Salvador is one of those cases. If you are in removal proceedings — or worried you might be — this decision could directly affect your options.

Aura Lopez-Lopez went to immigration court expecting a fair hearing — and ended up fighting a removal order that could separate her from her family in the US. Her case, Lopez-Lopez v. Todd Blanche, is now drawing national attention. For millions of immigrants facing removal proceedings, the outcome could matter deeply.

A federal court ruling in Sarr v. Blanche is being closely watched by immigration attorneys across the US. The decision could reshape how immigrants fight deportation in 2026. If you or someone you know is in removal proceedings, this case may directly affect your rights.

What is withholding of removal and how can the US deport someone to a third country like Moldova instead of Russia? Attorney Ilya Fishkin explains.

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains the daily fines for failing to leave after a final deportation order — and what to do when you receive a penalty notice.

Prosecutors are now appealing even won immigration cases. Attorney Ilya Fishkin explains what BIA backlogs mean for immigrants in the U.S. today.

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains why you must build your asylum case now — even if your hearing is years away. Delays can cost you everything.

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains why getting a new passport during a pending asylum case can seriously weaken your claim in immigration court.

More than 350,000 Haitian migrants in the US are waiting to find out if they will lose the legal protection that lets them live and work here. The US Supreme Court already gave the Trump administration the green light to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians — but now, members of the president's own party are saying that would be a serious mistake. The fight is not over yet, and what happens next in the Senate could determine the future for hundreds of thousands of people.

Imagine facing a deportation hearing with no lawyer and no one to explain your rights. That is the reality for thousands of immigrants every year. Now a major nonprofit is fighting in court to make sure free legal help stays available inside immigration courtrooms.

Some immigrants who applied for green cards or other benefits say they ended up in immigration court instead of getting an answer on their case. A Massachusetts coalition is now suing USCIS to stop this from happening. The outcome could change how the agency handles applications for thousands of people across the country.

The H-2B temporary work visa cap for FY2026 filled so fast that USCIS had to run a lottery — and that was just for the first half of the year. With demand for seasonal workers at record highs and over 149,000 positions requested in a single filing window, thousands of workers and employers were left without visa numbers. Here is what happened and what you can still do.

If you are fighting deportation in immigration court, the rules just changed — and not in your favor. The Department of Justice has issued a new regulation that gives the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) the power to skip a full review of your case and decide it without looking at the details. For immigrants in removal proceedings, this could mean faster decisions with less chance to be heard.

A Massachusetts coalition took the federal government to court, arguing that immigration agencies broke environmental law when expanding immigration programs. The case — Massachusetts Coalition for Immigration Reform v. USCIS — could affect how federal agencies review the impact of immigration policy changes. For immigrants waiting on green cards or work permits, understanding this legal battle matters.