Center for Immigration Studies

The Trump administration is increasing the pace of immigration court hearings to address a backlog, leading to a surge in missed court dates and deportation orders. Data shows a threefold rise in 'mega' master hearings, with reduced preparation time for immigrants causing a spike in cases being closed without adjudication.

The Trump administration is accelerating immigration court proceedings by scheduling high-volume 'mega' master hearings to address a backlog, leading to a surge in missed court dates and deportation orders. Data shows a threefold increase in these hearings since June 2018, with reduced preparation time for immigrants, resulting in unprecedented rates of deportation and abandoned asylum claims.

The Trump administration is scheduling more immigration court cases per judge, leading to a surge in missed hearings and deportations. Data shows a threefold increase in 'mega' master hearings, reducing preparation time for immigrants and causing a rise in deportation orders. Critics argue this undermines due process while proponents view it as a solution to a backlog.

The article argues that the U.S. legal immigration system, particularly the H-1B and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs, enables corporations to replace American workers with foreign visa-sponsored labor. It cites data showing 83% of H-1B visas between 2020-2024 were for entry-level employees paid below the local median wage, and H-1B workers earn $19,000 less than U.S. workers in similar roles. The OPT program, with no salary floor or hiring caps, allows over 400,000 foreign students to work in sectors like technology and engineering despite ample American STEM graduates.

The Supreme Court largely supported President Trump’s immigration agenda by allowing policies to end temporary protections for Haitians and Syrians, expand enforcement leeway for green card holders, and limit asylum eligibility. However, it rejected the administration’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship for U.S.-born children regardless of parental status.

The Supreme Court largely supported President Trump's immigration policies, including ending temporary protections for Haitians and Syrians and limiting asylum seekers, but rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Advocates praised the court's defense of birthright citizenship, while some Republicans called for alternative restrictions.

The Supreme Court supported most of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, including ending temporary protections for Haitians and Syrians and limiting asylum applications, but upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Advocates praised the decision, while some Republicans, including Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies, called for tighter immigration policies to prevent births to undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children born to undocumented or temporary visitors. The decision aligns with longstanding judicial interpretations and comes amid rulings on transgender athletes and election spending laws. Critics argue the ruling may become a divisive political issue, similar to the abortion rights debate.

A new Mississippi law will allow the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented immigrants, including their personal details and deportation status. Immigrant advocates warn the registry could facilitate deportations, while supporters argue it helps address illegal immigration's impact on crime.

A new Mississippi law will require the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented immigrants, including personal details and deportation status, effective this week. The law allows sharing data with state and local authorities and includes provisions for cooperation with ICE, sparking concerns from immigrant advocates about potential misuse.

The Department of Homeland Security reveals that thousands of illegal aliens, including sex criminals, murderers, and MS-13 gang members, exploited the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) program to gain legal entry into the U.S. The program, intended to protect at-risk minors, was abused through fraudulent applications, with cases involving murders, sex offenses, and gang-related crimes. USCIS identified over a decade of program exploitation from 2013 to 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security reveals that thousands of illegal aliens, including sex criminals, murderers, and MS-13 gang members, exploited the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) program to gain legal entry into the U.S. A USCIS report highlights widespread fraud in the program, which was designed to protect at-risk minors, with over 120 individuals having murder arrest records and 500 linked to MS-13.

A parent's daughter was killed by an intoxicated illegal immigrant, prompting a critique of U.S. immigration policies. The article highlights data showing newly arrived immigrants have lower educational attainment than past waves, linking this to economic and social challenges under the Biden-Harris administration and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

President Trump's administration is putting Dreamers at risk of deportation despite his past sympathetic comments, with slower renewals and narrowed protections. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is facing challenges, including a court ruling that it is illegal. This affects over 500,000 recipients

A Department of Homeland Security official was killed by a naturalized U.S. citizen with a criminal record, exposing vulnerabilities in federal vetting processes. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was linked to multiple violent crimes, prompting criticism of Biden-era immigration policies and calls for stronger safeguards.