News & Insights

Immigration Law Updates

Stay informed on the latest developments in U.S. immigration law, policy changes, and legal strategies.

Latest Articles

Featured
Federal LitigationApril 2, 20266 min read

The Supreme Court Just Heard Arguments on Birthright Citizenship. Here's What It Means for Your Family.

The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday. The ruling isn't here yet — but the question of who belongs in America already is.

Read More
Asylum & Humanitarian

Climate Displacement and U.S. Immigration: What's Real, What's Not, and What to Do Now (2026)

There is no "climate refugee" visa. But climate harm can still be part of your legal story — if it's framed correctly. Here's what U.S. law actually says in 2026.

February 22, 20268 min read
Asylum & Humanitarian

Refugees in U.S. Could Be Arrested Under a New Immigration Memo

Immigrants who came to the U.S. as refugees could be detained after a year of arriving here under a new policy from the Department of Homeland Security.

February 19, 20265 min read
Removal Defense

How DHS May Review Your Social Media in 2026 — And How to Protect Your Case

DHS now reviews social media for almost every immigration case — green cards, visas, asylum, citizenship. Here's what they're looking for and how to protect yourself.

February 4, 20269 min read
Removal Defense

What an I-601 Waiver Can't Fix: The Immigration Violations That Stay With You

Not every immigration violation can be waived. Understanding the limits of an I-601 is the first step toward informed decisions — and avoiding expensive disappointment.

February 2, 20268 min read
Green Cards & Adjustment of Status

When Following the Rules Isn't Enough

Conditional green cards, divorce, and the risk of perfect compliance. A common immigration case — made dangerous by timing, backlog, and enforcement priorities.

January 25, 20268 min read
Humanitarian & Asylum

How Your Options Actually Work After CHNV Parole Is Terminated

If you entered under the CHNV humanitarian parole program and received a revocation notice, here is what actually happened — and what it means for your specific situation.

January 8, 20267 min read
Humanitarian & Asylum

Maduro Bajo Custodia: ¿Qué Significa Para Tu Estatus Migratorio?

La captura de Maduro no cambia automáticamente tu estatus migratorio — pero transforma el panorama legal y político de maneras que importan y que requieren atención ahora.

January 3, 20266 min read
Federal Litigation

ICE Took Someone You Love. Now What?

A guide to challenging immigration detention — and when a federal judge might order release.

December 8, 20256 min read
Immigration Basics

Cómo Elegir un Abogado de Inmigración

7 señales de un servicio honesto, profesional y ético. Nuestro compromiso comienza aquí: con claridad, honestidad y una representación legal que respete tu historia.

December 1, 20257 min read
Attorney Insights

From the Bench to the Brand: An Immigration Insight

Bringing three perspectives — advocate, prosecutor, and judge — to every client's case.

November 24, 20258 min read
Immigration Basics

42B Eligibility and Good Moral Character

Understanding 42B ('La Ley de los 10 Anos') — the four requirements, the annual cap, and why good moral character and discretion matter more than most families realize.

November 15, 20256 min read
Reuters

Exclusive: Guatemalan Document Undercuts U.S. Claims on Child Deportations

An internal Guatemalan government report reviewed by Reuters found that many families of unaccompanied migrant children did not want their children returned — contradicting assertions made by U.S. officials.

September 6, 20254 min read
CNN

Why Trump's 'Gold Card' Proposal Is More Complicated Than It Sounds

Trump floated a $5 million 'gold card' offering investors a path to U.S. citizenship. Immigration law experts say the proposal is far more complicated and uncertain than it sounds.

September 6, 20255 min read
NPR Law

Trump Moves to Speed Up Asylum Cases Without Court Hearings

The Trump administration is moving to fast-track immigration court cases by allowing judges to drop 'legally deficient asylum cases without a hearing' — a policy shift that experts warn could harm those without legal representation.

September 6, 20254 min read
PBS News

What to Know About Guatemalan Migrant Children and Efforts to Send Them Home

Over Labor Day weekend, the Trump administration attempted to remove Guatemalan children living in U.S. shelters. Federal judges stepped in to block the removals. Here is what you need to know.

September 2, 20254 min read
AILA Doc.

DC Court Holds Firm Against Trump Attempt to Use 212(f) to End Asylum at Border

A federal court rejected the Trump administration's use of INA Section 212(f) and the Constitution's Guarantee Clause to suspend asylum at the southern border, ruling the executive lacks authority to override Congress's statutory protections.

September 1, 20254 min read
Law Office of Sammy Aliferis

What Actually Happens in Expedited Removal

Expedited removal breaks every assumption people have about how immigration law works. There is no judge at the start. No long runway. And often very little time to understand what is happening before decisions are made that cannot easily be undone.

September 1, 20257 min read

Have a question about your case?

Attorney Aliferis provides direct, personalized counsel — no paralegals, no runaround.

Schedule a Consultation

Connect With Us

Follow us or start a live chat — we're here to help.

The Florida Bar
Louisiana State Bar
American Immigration Lawyers Association
U.S. Court of AppealsTenth Circuit
U.S. Court of AppealsEleventh Circuit
U.S. District CourtS.D. Florida
U.S. District CourtM.D. Florida
U.S. District CourtN.D. Florida
U.S. District CourtW.D. Texas
U.S. District CourtE.D. Texas
U.S. District CourtN.D. Texas
U.S. District CourtS.D. Texas
U.S. District CourtN.D. New York
U.S. District CourtW.D. New York
U.S. District CourtW.D. Louisiana
U.S. District CourtE.D. Louisiana
U.S. District CourtM.D. Louisiana
U.S. District CourtD. New Mexico
U.S. District CourtD. Colorado
U.S. District CourtD. Arizona (Pro Hac Vice)
U.S. District CourtW.D. Oklahoma
U.S. District CourtW.D. Pennsylvania