Everything You Need to Know About Applying for DACA

Applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a lengthy procedure that can be overwhelming. It’s important to know the eligibility requirements, the steps to take, and other information that may be helpful in the process. This article will give you a complete overview of applying for DACA. First and foremost, it’s important to … Read more

Who Is in ICE Detention Right Now? New Data Provides a Snapshot of Sprawling Detention System

Recently published data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides insight into who ICE is detaining and for how long. The results show that the majority of noncitizens are being held in the rural South, and many are subject to fast-track removal proceedings. But still, many people remain locked up for months, if not … Read more

Resounding Victory in a Data Case Against ICE

On January 26, the Second Circuit ruled against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a case that has broad implications for the public’s access to data held in immigration agency databases. The case stems from an ACLU Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The request asked for data from ICE about removals, detentions, apprehensions, … Read more

Amid a Severe Shortage of Home Health Aides, Immigrants Help Care for Our Seniors

The United States will need to fill nearly three-quarters of a million open jobs for home health and personal care aides every year through 2031. Currently, immigrant workers fill these jobs in outsized numbers. Without more workers joining the workforce, the drastic shortage of aides could leave millions of Americans without the ability to remain … Read more

USCIS Faces New Class Action Lawsuit for its Extreme Delays in Processing Waivers

Many families in the United States live in a frightening limbo when processing delays prevent one family member from becoming a lawful permanent resident.  A lawsuit was recently filed against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of 248 people, and a class of tens of thousands more, to end the delays, which have … Read more

Immigrant Workers Who Report Labor Violations Will Be Protected Under This New Policy

Immigrant workers who are the victims of labor exploitation are often faced with a difficult choice. They can either stay quiet out of fear of deportation or come forward to report coercive conduct. Looming over that choice is the possibility that the employer may retaliate by calling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or take … Read more