In today’s morning read from SCOTUSblog, several critical issues related to the Supreme Court are highlighted through various articles and commentaries. As the nation tunes in anticipation, tomorrow marks a key moment with the court expected to release one or more opinions from the current term. The court proceedings will be covered live starting at…
The Trump administration recently approached the Supreme Court, seeking to halt a federal court order from Massachusetts that prevents the government from deporting immigrants unless additional analysis confirms that they will not face torture in the deportation destination. The appeal, filed by U.S. Solicitor D. John Sauer, criticizes these “judicially created procedures” as disruptive to…
The Trump administration has requested intervention from the United States Supreme Court in a legal dispute concerning its deportation policy. The administration is seeking to terminate a federal judge’s directive that obligates the government to provide individuals with prior notice and the chance to contest their deportation to a third country. This request for emergency…
In an intriguing shift of priorities, law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP finds itself at the center of a pro bono case that runs counter to previous alignments with former President Donald Trump. Skadden is serving as co-counsel alongside the National Immigrant Justice Center in the representation of Monserrat Belen Arreola, a…
As legal professionals resume their post-Memorial Day routines, the latest developments concerning the U.S. Supreme Court dominate today’s discourse. Each weekday, SCOTUSblog curates a selection of significant news articles and commentary, and today’s highlights offer insights into various ongoing legal narratives. Among the pressing issues, Reuters reports that the FBI has launched investigations related to…
In the latest development involving Harvard University and the U.S. government’s immigration policies, a federal judge has temporarily allowed the esteemed institution to continue enrolling international students. While this decision offers a brief reprieve, the underlying challenges persist as the government’s actions reflect ongoing contentious dynamics between the Trump administration and higher education institutions. The…
In a recent judicial decision, U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to bring back O.C.G., a Guatemalan asylum seeker, after he was unlawfully deported to Mexico. This action occurred despite a legal protection order preventing his removal to Guatemala, where he faced threats due to his sexual orientation….
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for the United States to review the asylum claims of around 200 individuals expelled to Costa Rica in February. The expelled migrants include children, and HRW alleges that their transfer occurred without proper legal procedures. These individuals hail from various Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru,…
In a notable development for immigration law, a federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate the legal status of international students across the United States. This ruling by Judge Jeffrey S. White of the US District Court for the Northern District of California provides a…
A recent decision by a U.S. federal judge has temporarily halted an initiative by the Trump administration aimed at banning the enrollment of international students at Harvard College. The action intensifies the ongoing tension between educational institutions and federal immigration policies. Judge Allison Burroughs, presiding in the District Court of Massachusetts, granted a temporary restraining…
In a legal environment marked by political tensions, Jenner & Block has positioned itself at the intersection of academia and policy, aiding Harvard University in its legal challenge against an executive order from the Trump administration regarding international student enrollment. This legal undertaking highlights a complex landscape where educational institutions grapple with regulatory constraints impacting…
The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has implemented a standing order that halts the Trump administration’s attempts at expedited deportations of noncitizens who have filed for habeas corpus relief within the state’s federal court system. This legal initiative, signed by U.S. District Chief Judge George L. Russell III, comes in response to…
In a move that can potentially impact the immigration enforcement landscape in the United States, the Maryland federal district court has instituted a new order that curtails the immediate deportation of detained foreign citizens who have lodged habeas corpus petitions. This judicial order specifically targets the expedited removal processes that have been a subject of…
A federal judge in Massachusetts has determined that the Trump administration violated a standing court order in its deportation procedures for a group of migrants headed to South Sudan. This decision by Judge Brian Murphy of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts arises from an emergency hearing, wherein he temporarily barred the…
On May 21, 2025, immigrant advocacy groups lodged an appeal against a decision by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. This decision denied their effort to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing taxpayer data with immigration enforcement agencies. The groups’ legal representatives expressed that the urgency of the matter is critical, stating that…
An Oklahoma District Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the enactment of a state law, HB 4156, which would criminalize irregular entry and unauthorized stay of noncitizens in Oklahoma. This decision, delivered by Judge Bernard Jones, temporarily blocks the law while legal challenges against it proceed in court. The case, involving…
In today’s legal news, we bring a concise roundup of articles and commentary related to the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on key issues that may resonate within the legal community. For a more extensive look, visit the full morning read. The New York Times covers the Supreme Court’s recent order for the Maine House to…
The United States Supreme Court has allowed the vacatur of temporary protection status (TPS) for 350,000 Venezuelans to go forward, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle known as NTPSA v. Noem. The Court’s decision to grant a stay provides a reprieve to the Department of Homeland Security’s move to vacate TPS for…
In a notable development, the Fifth Circuit Court has expedited proceedings involving Venezuelan nationals accused of gang affiliations, challenging their deportation to an El Salvadorian prison. The deportation is being pursued under a law enacted in 1798, an aspect that has drawn significant legal scrutiny. One judge has taken the opportunity to criticize the U.S….
In today’s selection of key Supreme Court-related news articles and commentary, legal professionals should closely monitor the upcoming release of one or more opinions this Thursday, May 22, by the highest court in the United States. The SCOTUSblog will provide live coverage of these expectations starting at 9:30 a.m. EDT, a critical moment for those…
The Supreme Court, in a decisive move, has cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans residing in the United States. In an unsigned order, the justices temporarily halted a lower court ruling that had been blocking the administration’s efforts to end the…
Dina Weinstein, a partner at Pryor Cashman, underscores the importance of high standards in legal work products, especially in business immigration. According to Weinstein, even draft documents prepared for partners and clients should be thorough and proofread. The final work products, such as petitions filed with the U.S. Immigration & Citizenship Services (USCIS) and applications…
The Supreme Court’s actions and its justices remain under scrutiny as notable legal voices comment on recent and upcoming developments. A recent collection of commentaries, highlighted by the newly appointed executive editor at SCOTUSblog, offers insights into the current judicial landscape. Jonathan Turley of The Hill argues that the justices’ side commentaries potentially undermine the…
The Trump administration acknowledged a significant error in a high-profile deportation case involving an individual identified as OCG. This admission comes after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials reportedly could not locate evidence supporting the assertion that OCG expressed a willingness to return to Mexico. ICE officials have attributed this misstep to a flaw in…
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges accusing her of obstructing immigration enforcement activities. The allegations revolve around an April 18 incident where Dugan reportedly aided Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a noncitizen without legal status, in evading arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Prosecutors allege Judge…