New DACA Ruling Suspends New Applications; Biden Vows to Appeal Decision In a lengthy opinion, United States District Court Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or “DACA,” finding that the implementation of the program violated the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs federal rulemaking. Judge Hanen’s decision is, however, limited to new applications, and does not affect current DACA recipients, nor does it bar READ MORE READ MORE

The Legislative Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Free Migration Project have released a new report on ongoing medical deportation in the United States. The practice of medical deportation of undocumented immigrants, although routine, is rarely reported. What Is Medical Deportation? The report summarizes medical deportation as “the physical removal by a non-government entity of an immigrant patient who is critically injured or READ MORE READ MORE

After nearly three decades, the York County Prison will no longer detain immigrants who face deportation proceedings. This move was applauded by many immigrant advocates, who have strongly felt that detainees can face removal proceedings without being detained. The decision to close the detention center was caused by a budgetary issue. The Immigration Court at York is also closing. Around four months ago, the Berks County Prison READ MORE READ MORE

The food and agriculture sector of the United States is facing a looming shortage of workers. This was a concern even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the globe, and the shortage of laborers has worsened with time. Routinely, the labor department has noticed a demand for laborers that is higher than the number of visas allotted under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Agricultural Workforce Coalition (AWC), READ MORE READ MORE

On the final day of Pride Month – an annual celebration for the LGBTQ community – the Department of State (“the Department”) announced that transgender Americans will be able to change the sex marker more easily on their United States passports. The Department has promised to unveil more gender-inclusive changes to passport applications in the future. The United States will be joining a host of other countries READ MORE READ MORE