Immigration Watch: Updates as of February 12, 2026

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We will examine growing differences among states in their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, the unprecedented rise in habeas corpus petitions challenging immigration detention, and a new lawsuit targeting the Trump Administration’s Gold Card immigration program. These developments reflect increasing legal, political, and constitutional tensions across the immigration system. State Responses to ICE Enforcement Vary Read More »

One Year of the Trump Administration: Some of the Major Changes We’ve Seen in Immigration

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On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States. He immediately began signing executive orders focused on many controversial political topics, including immigration.  Over the past year, immigration policy, procedure, and legislation have gone through major shifts. Now that we are one year into his presidency, here are a few of the top changes President Trump has made to Read More »

Immigration Watch: Updates as of January 15, 2026

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We will examine several major developments shaping U.S. immigration policy in 2026. These include the Department of Homeland Security’s shift to a weighted H-1B cap selection process, ICE’s plans to expand immigration detention capacity, an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for certain countries, and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices. Below is a Read More »

Immigration Watch: Updates as of January 30, 2026

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We will examine three significant developments in federal immigration enforcement: new internal ICE guidance on warrantless home entries, the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, and leadership changes involving Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino. These events have intensified national debate over constitutional protections, federal enforcement tactics, and oversight of immigration operations. ICE Memo on Read More »

Immigration Watch: Updates as of December 8, 2025

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Immigration policy continues to shift rapidly as federal agencies tighten screening procedures, pause certain asylum applications, and face new legal challenges. This week’s Immigration Watch covers increased vetting of Afghan nationals, USCIS’s immediate hold on certain asylum and immigration benefit applications, and a multistate lawsuit challenging USDA SNAP restrictions for humanitarian immigrants. Below is a Read More »

Immigration Watch: Updates as of November 25, 2025

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This issue of Immigration Watch examines two significant immigration policy developments: the expanded authority of U.S. consular officers in visa adjudications and the impact of the new $100,000 H-1B application fee on the already strained U.S. public education system. Both changes could have far-reaching consequences for immigrant families, employment-based visa applicants, and school districts across Read More »

Immigration Watch: Updates as of October 10, 2025

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U.S. immigration policy continues to evolve rapidly, with major developments affecting federal agencies, employment-based visas, and DACA recipients. This week’s immigration update covers what happens to immigration agencies during a government shutdown, the latest lawsuit challenging the new H-1B visa fee, and the potential reopening of DACA applications. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of what Read More »

Immigration Watch: Updates as of September 26, 2025

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Immigration policy in the United States continues to shift rapidly, with significant changes proposed and enacted in recent weeks. From an updated naturalization civics test to new restrictions on student visas and sweeping changes to H-1B policy, these developments could impact individuals, universities, and businesses nationwide. Below is a breakdown of the key updates and Read More »