One contentiously debated Senate bill would offer a fast-track path to permanent residency for international students graduating from U.S. universities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The legislation would qualify such graduates for green cards without requiring employer sponsorship, easing the path into the U.S. workforce.

A federal judge has blocked a state law aimed at punishing landlords for renting to undocumented immigrants, saying the law is at odds with federal immigration policies. The law would have imposed fines and legal consequences on property owners who knowingly rent to individuals without legal status.

A new bill introduced in the House would put a clear path to U.S. citizenship into law for undocumented immigrants who served in the U.S. military. The bill would allow noncitizen service members who have completed at least two years of honorable service to apply for citizenship without additional legal hurdles.

A federal court has struck down a state law barring undocumented immigrants from accessing public benefits, including emergency healthcare, food assistance, and shelter programs. The ruling outlined that immigration policy is the sole domain of the federal government, and states can't add to those restrictions or conflict with immigration laws on a national level.

A newly introduced House bill aims to expand access to legal representation for immigrants facing deportation, particularly those in detention centers. The bill would offer federal funding to help nonprofit legal aid organizations and public defenders who work on immigration cases.

A federal judge has halted a recently passed state law that sought to impose stiff penalties on firms that employ illegal workers, claiming that it conflicts with federal immigration and labor laws. The bill, which would have increased the fine and criminal charges against employers who employ unauthorized workers, was resisted by business associations and civil rights groups.

A group of senators in a bipartisan fashion has proposed a bill that would establish a fast-track route to U.S. citizenship for undocumented healthcare workers who have been working in critical positions. The bill seeks to give legal status to those working in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care, especially those who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A federal court judge has overturned a state law that sought to prevent landlords from renting homes or apartments to illegal aliens. The ruling finds that the law violates constitutional protections and federal control over immigration policy, preventing the state from further restricting housing access based on immigration status.

A federal court has overturned a policy that imposed tighter limits on work permits for asylum seekers, alleging violations of due process and federal immigration law. The policy, which extended wait times and introduced further restrictions to eligibility, was already being sued by immigrant advocacy groups, which contended it discriminatorily burdens asylum seekers who have to work to support themselves until the determination of their cases.

A wave of immigration enforcement sweeps conducted in multiple cities within a border state has been roundly criticized by immigrant rights groups, legal activists, and local government officials. The sweeps, which saw hundreds of unauthorized immigrants detained, were part of an overall state initiative to crack down on unauthorized immigration.