Supreme Court Halts Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act
The United States Supreme Court issued a key decision on Friday, May 16, 2025, temporarily blocking former President Donald Trump from resuming deportations of immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, a law enacted in 1798. The case was sent back to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for a deeper review of the legality of […]
United States Advances Legislation to Strengthen Immigration Control
On May 17, 2025, the White House introduced a new legislative proposal titled One Big Beautiful Bill, which seeks to establish a stricter framework for the control of illegal immigration in the United States. This initiative represents a significant shift in the country’s immigration policy, as it outlines enhanced measures for deportation, border security, and […]
Litigation Update: Special Parole, TPS and CBP ONE
Litigation and Legal Uncertainty in Special Parole and TPS Programs: An Analysis of the 2025 Developments Affecting CHNV, CBP One Parolees, and Venezuelan TPS Beneficiaries By Alexander Alfano In the ever-shifting landscape of United States immigration policy, executive discretion, administrative mechanisms, and judicial review intersect in dynamic and often controversial ways. The year 2025 marked […]
Trump Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus to Expedite Deportations
President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering the suspension of the constitutional right to habeas corpus as part of its strategy to speed up the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the United States. This measure would allow the government to detain and deport individuals without giving them the opportunity to legally challenge their detention in […]
ICE’s New Software to Track Immigrants in the U.S.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken a significant step in implementing a new technological platform to track and deport immigrants. This system, known as ImmigrationOS, has been developed by Palantir Technologies under a $30 million contract. Its goal is to streamline the deportation process through comprehensive data analysis and detailed surveillance. What is […]
New Software for Advanced Migrant Tracking in the U.S.
The U.S. government is developing a sophisticated migrant tracking system known as ImmigrationOS, designed to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in monitoring and prioritizing cases of individuals living in the country without authorization. The project, backed by a $30 million no-bid contract awarded to Palantir Technologies, aims to create an integrated database to identify […]
DHS Launches Historic Voluntary Self-Deportation Program with Assistance and Stipend
On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a historic new initiative: offering financial and travel assistance to undocumented immigrants who wish to voluntarily return to their country of origin. Through the CBP Home mobile app, participants can self-deport and receive a $1,000 stipend upon confirmation of their return. The program […]
Trump Seeks End to TPS for Venezuelans: Case Reaches Supreme Court
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to end deportation protections known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan nationals. The measure follows a prior decision by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to cancel the humanitarian relief. Also Read: “United States […]
United States and Rwanda Engage in Talks Over Potential Migration Agreement
The United States administration is currently in discussions with Rwanda, an East African nation, to establish an agreement that would allow for the reception of migrants deported from U.S. territory. The information was confirmed by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during a televised interview on the state-run Rwanda TV channel. Also Read: “USCIS […]
USCIS and ICE Dismantle Nationwide Marriage Fraud Network in the U.S.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced its key collaboration in a nationwide operation that dismantled a network dedicated to marriage fraud for immigration benefits. This investigation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Diplomatic Security Service of the State Department, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland, resulted in the […]
