Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Immigration

Asylum, deportation, border

Supreme Court rules on asylum seekers at US-Mexico border

The Supreme Court ruled that asylum seekers must cross into the U.S. to apply for asylum, impacting immigration policies and border control.

Court dismisses visa delay case against U.S. officials

A court ruled against Tamkin Hussain's lawsuit seeking action on her visa application, citing insufficient grounds for unreasonable delay.

Ninth Circuit rules in favor of immigrant's appeal delay

The Ninth Circuit Court granted Jesus Garcia Corrales's petition, allowing his appeal to be reconsidered after a mail delay affected his case.

Court Rules on Immigrant's Unlawful Removal Case

A court ruled on the case of Jose Eliezer Martinez-Andino, addressing his unlawful removal from the U.S. and denying some claims against the government.

Court reinstates expanded expedited removal policy

The D.C. Circuit Court ruled against a stay on the DHS's expedited removal policy, affecting immigration procedures nationwide.

Supreme Court Rules on Immigration Status of Permanent Residents

The Supreme Court clarifies the immigration status of lawful permanent residents at the border in Blanche v. Lau, impacting future cases.

Court dismisses appeal in immigration case of Winston Hayles

The Eleventh Circuit dismisses Winston Hayles' appeal regarding his immigration case, impacting his claim under the Convention Against Torture.

Court denies asylum petition from Brazilian family

The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a Brazilian family's asylum request, citing insufficient evidence for proposed social groups.

Court grants preliminary injunction for Iranian physician

A federal court orders the DHS to expedite employment authorization for an Iranian physician affected by immigration policy changes.

Court denies immigration relief for Nwosu, upholds removal

The Sixth Circuit Court ruled against Odinaka Nwosu's request to stay in the U.S., affirming the decision to remove him to Nigeria.

Court dismisses visa lawsuit by Iranian-Canadian citizen

A U.S. District Court dismissed Touraj Zakeri's lawsuit against government officials over visa delays, citing lack of standing and failure to state a claim.

Court rules on pseudonym request in visa case against State

A D.C. court grants pseudonymity to one plaintiff in visa case while denying it for others, impacting 49 visa applicants from 75 countries.

Court allows noncitizens to proceed anonymously in lawsuit

A D.C. court permits noncitizens to sue DHS anonymously, challenging a policy on biometrics collection, impacting immigration relief seekers.

Court transfers immigration case to Mississippi district

A federal court has transferred a case involving immigration applications from the District of Columbia to the Northern District of Mississippi.

Texas Court denies habeas corpus petition for deportation case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's denial of habeas relief for Mirna Briceño de Aguil, who faced deportation after a guilty plea.

Court Denies EB-5 Investor's Request to Reverse Visa Denial

A D.C. court ruled against an EB-5 investor seeking to reverse a visa denial linked to an application error, impacting immigration status.

Court dismisses visa case involving U.S. citizen and spouse

A D.C. court dismissed a case concerning a U.S. citizen's efforts to expedite his Iranian wife's visa application, citing consular nonreviewability.

Court dismisses visa application case against Rubio, Platek

A federal court dismissed Faranak Soleymani's case against Marco Rubio and Kenneth Platek regarding her F-1 visa application delay.

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