DHS proposed a rule that would limit asylum applicants’ access to work authorization while their cases are pending by tightening eligibility and filing requirements. USCIS News.
The administration has expanded ICE’s authority to detain certain legal refugees. Officials cite national security concerns, while critics argue the move raises due process issues. CBS News.
Since January 2025, ICE arrests and detentions have significantly increased. A growing number of those detained reportedly have no criminal convictions or pending charges. Time.
The administration has expanded ICE’s authority to detain certain legal refugees. Officials cite national security concerns, while critics argue the move raises due process issues. The Guardian.
The United States is deporting asylum seekers fleeing war and persecution to Cameroon, even though they are not from that country. Reports indicate some removals were carried out quietly and have raised legal concerns about compliance with court rulings. Time.
Agreements allowing local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with ICE are rising across the country. This expansion strengthens federal immigration enforcement at the local level. NBC News.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday proposed a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousands of people being evicted. AP News.
A Department of Homeland Security watchdog warned that funding lapses could disrupt oversight of immigration enforcement. The shutdown may delay investigations and reduce accountability within the agency. Politico.