Immigration

Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.

A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.

It is essential to understand the line between war and peace, scrutinize the application of wartime powers, and interrogate the president’s assertions when he triggers them.

Contrary to the Department of Homeland Security's claims, evidence shows the situation in Afghanistan has not improved. Deporting allies is unjustified and a betrayal.

A "case cruncher" on the legal doctrine governing the state secrets privilege, and a Table containing senior government officials' public acknowledgments.

Where judges have in the past and should in the future draw the line on judicial deference to the President in Alien Enemies Act cases.

"Without question, Congress understood that the birthright citizenship statute extended to the two groups that President Trump has targeted"

An assessment of Stephen Miller's recent remarks on the suspension of habeas corpus and the path ahead for courts and members of Congress.

An emerging consensus among federal judges on the AEA's application increases the odds for the Trump administration's loss at the Supreme Court.

The El Salvador 502B resolution risks falsely drawing distinctions about the applicability of human rights based on immigration status.

What’s known about the agreement between the United States and El Salvador when it comes to CECOT prison, and why sworn testimony may be needed to fill in the gaps.

The Supreme Court's pushback during the first 100 days of the Trump administration is striking. What to look for in the next 100.