DOJ Pressures States to Report Undocumented Immigrants
DOJ Pressures States to Report Undocumented Immigrants Immigration enforcement continues to change, and a recent action by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) could increase the sharing of immigration-related information between state agencies and the federal government. On September 2, 2026, the DOJ announced a new legal interpretation concerning states that receive federal funding for […]
No Criminal Record? You Could Still Be at Risk of ICE Arrest
No Criminal Record? You Could Still Be at Risk of ICE Arrest Immigration enforcement is expanding—and having no criminal record does not necessarily protect you from being arrested by ICE. Recent data reported by The Washington Post shows a significant increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests of immigrants who do not have […]
Dorcas v. USCIS: Court Order Challenges Immigration Case Hold Policies
Dorcas v. USCIS: Court Order Challenges Immigration Case Hold Policies What Immigration Applicants Need to Know About the Latest Court Ruling Many immigrants with pending applications before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have faced significant delays because of policies that placed certain immigration benefit requests on hold or subjected them to additional review […]
USCIS Introduces New Asylum Policy Aimed at Reducing Delays
USCIS Introduces New Asylum Policy Aimed at Reducing Delays The U.S. immigration system has long struggled with an overwhelming number of pending asylum applications. In response, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a significant rule change that it says is intended to reduce the growing backlog and improve the efficiency of the asylum […]
Misconceptions About Immigration: Separating Fact from Fiction
Misconceptions About Immigration: Separating Fact from Fiction Immigration is one of the most widely discussed topics in the United States, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many opinions about immigrants and the immigration system are based on assumptions, headlines, or misinformation rather than facts. At Delgado Law Firm, PLLC, we believe that […]