Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here.
Washington D.C.
Federal judge blocks immigration officials from arresting Columbia student:
Activist Yunseo Chung, who has a green card, claims she’s being targeted for pro-Palestinian views. — POLITICO
- Read the lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of illegally targeting a second Columbia student for deportation.
Trump administration stops processing some green cards ‘to do more vetting’:
USCIS says it is “placing a temporary pause” on finalizing certain applications for legal permanent residency or green cards. — NBC News
Trump signs executive order that will upend U.S. voter registration processes:
Millions of citizens could become disenfranchised in ‘farthest reaching’ executive action targeting immigration. — The Guardian
Trump administration claims details of mass deportations are state secrets:
The Justice Department avoids providing U.S. judge information on expulsions of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador. — The Guardian
Trump’s “pro-Hamas” purge could block foreign students from colleges:
The Trump administration is discussing plans to try to block certain colleges from having any foreign students if it decides too many students are “pro-Hamas,” say senior Justice and State Department officials. — Axios
Around the U.S.
Florida debates lifting some child labor laws to fill jobs vacated by undocumented immigrants:
The bill passed through the Florida Senate’s Commerce and Tourism committee on Tuesday with five votes in favor of the loosened child labor restrictions and four against them. — CNN
Tufts PhD student detained by masked immigration authorities sent to detention facility in Louisiana:
The precise timing of Ozturk’s transfer to Louisiana and the issuance of the judge’s order not to remove Ozturk from Massachusetts without prior notice was unclear. — The Boston Globe
Tattoos, flyers and deleted photos — the limited evidence the Trump administration is using to try to deport migrants:
People in immigration court already face a lower standard of due process, but the Trump administration’s moves reflect further degradation of civil liberties, immigration attorneys say. — CNN
How worried should legal immigrants be about Trump’s deportations?
The Trump administration does not seem to be indiscriminately targeting legal immigrants who have authorization to be in the U.S. on a large scale, but on the basis of ideological or political concerns. — Vox
“You’re here because of your tattoos:”
Friends, family members, and lawyers say ten men sent to El Salvador based on allegations that they are members of a Venezuelan organized crime group say they were targeted because of their tattoos. — Mother Jones
New York
How a Queens organizer is helping Indo-Caribbean immigrants build power and resilience:
As a leading organizer for Desis Rising Up & Moving, Sherry empowers Indo-Caribbean immigrants while helping build a strong, supportive community in the city. — Documented
Green card applications for refugees and asylees suspended by Trump administration:
The move by the Trump administration adds further uncertainty for those seeking permanent residency. — Documented
Caribbean immigration advocates, lawmakers rally for $165M for legal services:
Caribbean immigration advocates and lawmakers on Monday rallied in Albany for an investment of $165 million in the State budget for immigration legal services and infrastructure. — Caribbean Life
2 teens indicted in NYC fatal stabbing of 17-year-old migrant boy:
The defendants are accused of assaulting Yeremi Colina during an argument near John and Nassau streets on Dec. 5, 2024. An indictment unsealed in Manhattan Supreme Criminal Court charges one with murder in the second degree and both of them with gang assault. — Gothamist
Harlem Grandfather, community leader Robert Panton detained by ICE at check-in in New York City:
ICE is seeking to deport Panton to Jamaica, a country he does not know, despite his strong community ties and ongoing medical concerns. — National Immigrant Justice Center
New York is giving away energy-efficient dryers. See if you qualify:
The Appliance Upgrade Program can cover 100% of the cost of a new dryer for eligible households in the state of New York. — Documented
4 important tips for choosing an immigration attorney or lawyer:
Working with a notary or anyone who is not authorized to give legal advice can hurt your chances of gaining asylum or another legal status in the U.S. — Documented
