U.S. immigration policy
Coverage of U.S. immigration policy in the Nexus archive.
- San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges
The San Francisco immigration court has shut down following the dismissal of several judges, disrupting asylum proceedings. The closure highlights concerns about the impact of administrative purges on immigration legal processes. The court handles cases critical to asylum seekers and immigrants awaiting decisions.
- Trump admin announces dramatic curbs on green card applications
The Trump administration announced significant restrictions on green card applications, marking a major shift in U.S. immigration policy. The new curbs aim to limit the number of permanent residency visas issued, affecting potential immigrants seeking to live and work in the United States.
- Trump changes green card rules: Immigrants who express political opinions on social media can now be denied the path to citizenship
The Trump administration revised green card rules to deny immigrants a path to citizenship if they express political opinions on social media. The policy change links social media activity to immigration eligibility.
- Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app
Trump is set to terminate the temporary legal status for individuals who entered the U.S. via the Biden-era CBP One app. A judge previously blocked this action, but the decision is now being revisited.
- Family held longest in immigration detention ordered released
Hayam El Gamal and her five children have been detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center since June, making them the family held the longest in immigration detention. A court has ordered their release, marking a significant development in their case.