Department of Homeland Security

  • Judge Orders Sworn Testimony from Trump Officials Over Noncompliance in Wrongful Deportation

    A federal judge in Maryland has ordered four former Trump administration officials to provide sworn testimony regarding their alleged failure to comply with a court order in the high-profile wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. On Tuesday, US District Judge Paula Xinis granted attorneys for Abrego Garcia the authority to depose Robert Cerna, Evan…

  • Biden Administration Resumes Immigration Program with Enhanced Vetting for Sponsors

    The Biden administration has announced the resumption of its immigration program, which facilitates the entry of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the United States. This restart follows an earlier suspension prompted by concerns over potential fraud involving U.S.-based financial sponsors. The program, initially launched in January 2023, is a cornerstone of the…

  • DHS Implements New Policy Restricting Asylum Seekers’ Access to Legal Counsel at U.S.-Canada Border

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing new border security policies that significantly impact the time asylum seekers have to consult with legal counsel when crossing the U.S.-Canada border. According to internal documents obtained by CBS News, these changes are set to take effect on August 14, 2024. Under the updated policies, the…

  • U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Rule Allowing Work Permits for H-1B Visa Holders’ Spouses

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a federal rule permitting spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States, dismissing a challenge from Save Jobs USA. The three-judge panel confirmed that federal immigration law grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) broad authority to set conditions for…

  • Biden Administration Halts Controversial Migrant Flight Program Amid Fraud Concerns

    The Biden administration has temporarily suspended a contentious program allowing migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) to enter the United States, following revelations of significant fraud in the program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the decision on Friday, citing an “abundance of caution” as the reason for pausing the issuance of…