SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM ANNOUNCES CRACKDOWN ON VISA OVERSTAYS

A statement was published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stating that ICE, CBP, and USCIS is going to “Ramp Up Crackdown on Visa Overstays Following Boulder Terrorist Attack.” An email blast wen out around noon today with the above-quoted text as the subject line and the below-quote from Secretary Noem. “There is NO … Read more

CBP Eliminates Protections for Pregnant Women, Infants, and Elderly

On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a memo revoking protections for pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and individuals with serious medical conditions. CBP had policies in place for these most vulnerable members of our society to ensure their safety and dignity. The policies included commonsense provisions for providing … Read more

Alien Registration Requirement

Alien Registration Requirement On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302), and ensure that failure to comply … Read more

Ukrainian National Died in ICE Custody February 20th

 A 44-year-old citizen of Ukraine in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was pronounced dead by doctors at HCA Kendall Hospital in Miami, Florida, on February 20, 2025, according to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). A hospital physician reported the preliminary cause of death … Read more

TRUMP CANCELS TPS DESIGNATION FOR VENEZUELA

On January 28, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security vacated the January 17, 2025, notice that extended the Temporary Protected Status designation for Venezuela. President Biden used Temporary Protected Status to provide temporary protection from deportation to approximately a million immigrants from 17 countries that had natural disasters or military conflicts that made it dangerous for … Read more

A federal judge blocks Trump’s ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ executive order redefining birthright citizenship

A federal judge said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship was “blatantly unconstitutional” and issued a temporary restraining order to block it. The Judge granted the request by the Washington Attorney General and three other states for an emergency order halting implementation of the policy for the next 14 days while there … Read more