In a major development involving federal immigration enforcement and due process rights, a U.S. District Judge in Maryland has issued a ruling barring the federal government from re-arresting Kilmar Abrego Garcia for immigration detention upon his release from jail in Tennessee. The ruling follows what the court acknowledged was a wrongful deportation to El Salvador…
The U.S. Department of Education has officially paused forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plans, citing a need to comply with a recent federal court injunction. The unexpected suspension, announced in an update to the Federal Student Aid website earlier this month, has sparked anxiety among borrowers worried that relief may be slipping…
The United States government has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot by a Capitol police officer during the January 6th, 2021 riot, in a rare unnegotiated settlement under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The news was highlighted this week by Georgia attorney Stephanie R. Lindsey…
A preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship will remain in effect after the administration failed to file an appeal within the allotted timeframe. The legal setback marks a significant development in immigration law and constitutional rights, according to immigration attorney LaToya McBean Pompy. McBean Pompy,…
A new U.S. immigration policy is drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and advocacy groups after the introduction of a $250 “Visa Integrity Fee”—a non-waivable surcharge that disproportionately affects applicants from African nations. The fee was quietly inserted into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping legislative package signed into law by U.S. lawmakers…
In a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice has formally contacted attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell, signaling plans to meet with the convicted sex trafficker as part of renewed efforts to uncover the full scope of Epstein’s criminal network. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed on…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will now arrest anyone in the country without legal status—regardless of whether they have a criminal record, Acting Director Todd Lyons announced this week, marking a sweeping shift in enforcement policy under President Donald Trump’s second term. The policy, detailed in a press briefing confirms a nationwide expansion of…