Proposed Repeal of the 2022 “Public Charge” Regulation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed eliminating the 2022 regulations related to the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility. According to the agency, the 2022 rule does not adequately reflect the law, departs from Congress’s intent, imposes overly restrictive criteria, and limits DHS’s ability to accurately assess whether certain noncitizens could become a public charge […]
DHS Announces the Termination of TPS for Burma Starting January 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to Burma will be canceled on January 26, 2026, after concluding that the conditions that led to its designation are no longer present. The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, made this decision after reviewing, together with other federal agencies, the […]
U.S. Supreme Court Analyzes Trump’s Order to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court is analyzing whether it will accept Donald Trump’s appeal regarding his executive order that seeks to restrict birthright citizenship for children of parents who are in the United States without legal status or with temporary status. So far, federal courts have blocked the measure for being considered unconstitutional, so it has not […]
DHS applies adjustments to consolidate the immigration system and maintain more controlled legal levels
USCIS announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the enforcement of immigration laws since January 2025. Under the Trump administration, the agency states it has closed legal loopholes and adjusted programs to ensure that immigration benefits are granted according to the criteria set by Congress. Among the most relevant changes are the end of […]
Accuse Cuban Air Force pilot of alleged immigration fraud
USCIS participated in the investigation that led to the formal indictment of Luis Raúl González-Pardo Rodríguez, a 64-year-old Cuban citizen, accused of immigration fraud, misuse of documents, and false statements to a federal agency. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison. According to the indictment, in April 2025 he submitted a […]
The government shutdown has ended: federal agencies have reopened and employees have returned to their jobs
The longest government shutdown in the history of the United States ended on Wednesday after the House of Representatives approved the funding package that the Senate had previously passed and that President Trump signed into law. The legislation secures funding for most agencies until January 30, 2026, and finances other parts of the government through […]
DHS launches Operation Charlotte’s Web to reinforce immigration law enforcement in Charlotte, North Carolina
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the expansion of Operation Charlotte’s Web in North Carolina, focusing on undocumented immigrants with criminal records. According to DHS, nearly 1,400 detainer orders had not been carried out, allowing these individuals to remain free in local communities. The operation seeks to strengthen the presence of federal law enforcement […]
ICE intensifies immigration actions at the San Diego federal courthouse
Federal authorities have strengthened the presence of immigration agents at the San Diego federal courthouse, focusing on the detention of undocumented immigrants with criminal records or pending judicial proceedings. The measure is part of a broader ICE effort to ensure that detention orders issued by federal courts are enforced effectively. According to reports, the action […]
DHS proposes expanding the collection of biometric data in immigration processes, including DNA testing
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed rule that would expand the collection and use of biometric data from individuals applying for immigration benefits in the United States, including fingerprints, facial scans, iris scans, and DNA testing, according to a document published in the Federal Register. You can also read. “The government […]
The government nears reopening after agreement in the Senate
The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be closer after eight Democratic senators broke with their party and supported a Republican plan to fund most federal agencies through January. The Senate vote, with a result of 60 to 40, allowed the bill to move forward to formal debate before the […]
