Immigration
493 Articles
In Blanche v. Lau, the Supreme Court Rewards the Solicitor General’s Bait-and-Switch at Green Card Holders’ Expense
Lawful permanent residents are left to wonder when it is safe to travel for business, family reasons, or pleasure without jeopardizing their status and day-to-day lives.
Immigration Habeas Tracker: Government Obstruction, Judicial Trust, and Accountability
A comprehensive study of immigration habeas litigation from the second Trump administration, assessing how courts responded to protect judicial authority and individual rights.
More Than an Own Goal: Understanding U.S. World Cup Choices as a Message About Hard and Soft Power
The American people, as the ultimate owners of the country's soft power, can convey a desire for international engagement even as the government chooses a different message.
Northern Ireland’s Racist Violence Has a Familiar Playbook
In Northern Ireland, a horrific crime is being manipulated to justify racist violence and the targeting of migrants.
The Continuing Saga of Chief Judge Boasberg’s Contempt of Court Inquiry Involving Todd Blanche and Emil Bove
Options for the DC Circuit en banc in these contempt of court proceedings.
US-Central African Republic Deportation Agreement Escalates Attack on Immigrants and Puts Lives at Risk
Congress should demand transparency and require the U.S. government to publicly release third-country deportation agreements, including with the Central African Republic.
Collection: Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
Dangerous Speech in Disguise: The White House’s New “Aliens” Website Is Not a Joke
The White House’s new Aliens.gov website uses fear, dehumanizing rhetoric, and conspiracy themes to build public support for mass deportations.
I Was Afghanistan’s Attorney General. Here Is What Justice Looked Like — and What Destroyed It.
Afghanistan’s justice system took 20 years to build and 11 days to destroy. Former Attorney General Mohammad Farid Hamidi outlines the ongoing fight for accountability.
If President Trump is Concerned With the Entry of “Criminal Aliens,” Why Is the U.S. Welcoming Corrupt Foreign Officials?
A former justice minister from Poland who is wanted there on abuse of power charges has somehow turned up in the United States.
Collection: ICE and CBP Operations in Minnesota and Other States
Following two civilian deaths in ICE raids in Minneapolis, protests and legal concerns mount. This collection examines the law, facts, and calls for accountability.
Improvidently Granted: The Sleeper Supreme Court Case Affecting the Rights of 12.8 Million Green Card Holders
The Supreme Court should dismiss the case of Blanche v. Lau as improvidently granted. The stakes are too high, and the facts are mismatched to the legal question at hand.