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TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued

Policy Updates – 10/15/2026

On September 30, the Massachusetts District Court issued an order staying certain provisions of an Interim Final Rule issued by the Trump administration regarding the collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations.  Under the rule, DHS issued fines of up to $1.8 million to individuals for failure to depart. The court found that the … Continued

Policy Updates 10/8/2026

After eliminating legal services funding for tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors, the Trump Administration has now decided that its own lawyers will represent these children in immigration court. The Department of Health and Human Services quietly announced last week the creation of a new Unaccompanied Alien Children Legal Representation Division that will work towards … Continued
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Federal Policy Updates – 5/22/25 – Spotlight: Budget Reconciliation

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Early Thursday morning, the House narrowly passed a regressive federal budget that attacks immigrant families in ways that could devastate whole communities. Ostensibly a tax and spend package, the bill actually contains a number of policy changes aimed at immigrant families and the jurisdictions that seek to treat them with compassion and humanity while funneling … Continued

Policy Update – 5/22/2025 Termination of TPS for Venezuela

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  Termination of TPS for Venezuela 5/22/2025 The Supreme Court issued a decision on May 19 allowing the government’s announcement ending TPS protections for Venezuelans under the 2023 designation to take effect,. This could impact about 350,000 Venezuelans. DHS has not yet provided information on next steps. Work permits issued to affected Venezuelan TPS holders may … Continued

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Policy Update – 5/14/2025

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As Congress continues to work on a reconciliation package, the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday snuck in a provision that some are calling a “nonprofit killer”. The provision, similar to a bill passed by the House last year, would give the Treasury Department discretion to designate US non-profit organizations as supporters of terrorism … Continued

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Federal Policy Update – 5/8/25

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A Federal appeals court ordered the return of a Tufts student in immigration detention to Vermont from Louisiana. Though Rümeysa Öztürk still remains detained by ICE more than a month after her arrest, a hearing to consider her release has now been scheduled.  The media reported on Department of Homeland Security plans to deport individuals … Continued

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Federal Policy Update 5/1/2025

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Important update: Starting May 7, 2025, individuals will need an ID document recognized by the federal government in order to fly within the United States. This can be a passport (from any country), a green card, or a work permit, among other federally recognized forms of identification. A REAL ID license or state ID can … Continued

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Policy Update – 4/17/2025

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Good news: CHNV parole remains valid! The Trump Administration had announced that individuals who entered under the CHNV parole program (also referred to as the “Biden program”) would lose protection and work authorization on April 24, 2025. A federal judge has put this on hold! This means that individuals who entered through CHNV and whose … Continued

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Policy Update – 4/16/2025 CHNV Parole Remains Valid

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See more information here to determine if you are included in the group of people who benefit from this court decision.   The Trump Administration had announced that individuals who entered under the CHNV parole program (also referred to as the “Biden program”) would lose protection and work authorization on April 24, 2025. A federal judge … Continued

Policy Update Non-Citizen Registry 4/11/25

Policy Update 4/11/2025 – Registration rule now in effect

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Read our explainer on Registration: what it is, who is already considered registered, and potential consequences of registering or failing to register. Español, Português, Kreyòl ayisyen Today, the Trump Administration’s “registration rule” takes effect. The rule requires noncitizens to to carry proof of registration with them at all times. Many noncitizens are already considered registered, including … Continued