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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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Policy Updates – 7/3/2025

In a somewhat confounding decision regarding birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday against the use of nationwide injunctions. This decision follows three separate courts issuing preliminary to block the president’s executive order limiting the application of the 14th Amendment. The Court has essentially said that the injunctions should only apply to the named … Continued

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Policy Update – 7/2/2025 TPS for Haiti

TPS pou Ayiti – 7/2/2025 Yon tribinal federal nan New York te deside ke revokasyon TPS pou Ayiti a te ilegal. Sa vle di ke TPS pou Ayiti kounye a retabli jiska fevriye 2026. Pèmi travay yo rete valab tou. Administrasyon Trump la anonse li pral fè apèl kont desizyon sa a, kidonk malerezman sa … Continued

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Policy Update – 6/30/2025 Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship – 6/30/2025 The Supreme Court issued a decision last Friday holding that lower federal courts cannot block the birthright citizenship order from taking effect nationwide through the current court challenges. The birthright citizenship executive order is not in effect. The Court held that it cannot take effect anywhere for … Continued

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Policy Update – 6/27/2025 TPS for Haiti

TPS pou Ayiti – 6/27/2025 Administrasyon Trump la anonse pwoteksyon TPS pou Ayiti ap fini 2 septanm 2025. Menm san TPS, ou ka toujou rete Ozetazini si w ap chèche lòt kalite estati imigrasyon. Anpil Ayisyen ka toujou kalifye pou benefis piblik menm apre TPS yo oswa parole yo fini. Moun ki gen TPS ki … Continued

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Policy Update – 6/18/25

Following a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court, the DHS officially terminated the legal status for over ½ million people granted parole under the Biden Administration. Starting on day one, President Trump has tried to dismantle the CHNV Parole program that provided temporary humanitarian relief to nationals of Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Venezuela, but … Continued

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Policy Update – 6/12/25

While our hearts go out to communities under siege in LA, word has emerged that the administration is planning similar enforcement actions in 5 other areas of the country: Seattle, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and northern Virginia. This all follows on an acrimonious meeting between White House advisor Stephen Miller and ICE Field Office Directors … Continued

Policy Update: Travel Ban 6/5/2025

Policy Update – 6/5/2025 Travel Ban

Travel Ban – 6/5/2025 The Trump Administration has issued a travel ban affecting nationals of 19 countries. The ban suspends issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas for the following countries: Afghanistan Burma Chad Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen The ban suspends issuance of immigrant and tourist, student, and … Continued

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Policy Update – 5/30/2025 Supreme Court Decision on CHNV

More information from USAHello in English, Español, Kreyol ayisyen Supreme Court Decision on CHNV – 5/30/2025 The Supreme Court issued a decision today allowing the Trump Administration’s termination of CHNV parole to take effect. This decision will impact more than 500,000 people who entered on parole through the CHNV program (also known in the community as … Continued

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Policy Updates – 5/30/25

On Wednesday, a federal judge in Boston issued a broad ruling allowing those granted parole to seek more permanent forms of relief. During the Biden Administration, thousands of families and individuals were paroled into the country while they sought more permanent forms of protection in the United States. Parole programs included Uniting for Ukraine, Operation … Continued