Immigration Detention Centers Stirs Debate

A federal court has just ruled that detainees held for long periods in immigration detention facilities must be given hearings. For advocates, this ruling brings the treatment of detainees closer to parity and could reduce the length of time detainees spend in detention who do not have any criminal history or are not flight risks.

Republican-Led States Drive Harsher Immigration Laws

In the wake of the 2024 elections, several Republican led states are advancing new immigration legislation that would fortify border security and give greater powers to state authorities. The legislation includes expanding the authority of local law enforcement agencies to detain undocumented immigrants and ratcheting up penalties against businesses for employing unauthorized workers.

Legal Battle Over DACA Program Heats Up

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program hangs in the balance once more amid fresh legal efforts to strip its protections from undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children. Since its inception, the Obama era program has remained one of the most contentious elements of U.S. immigration policy after it began shielding recipients from deportation and permitting them to work legally.