Immigration News Today: Trump Seeks to Widen Ban on In-State Tuition for Noncitizens

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Aug 27, 2025

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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.

Trump seeks to widen ban on in-state tuition for noncitizens:

After the Trump administration and Texas state officials struck a deal to deny undocumented students in-state tuition, the administration later filed separate lawsuits on the same issue against Kentucky, Minnesota and Oklahoma. — Washington Post

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National Guard in Washington, D.C., raises deportation fears for families and workers:

Undocumented parents and caregivers say they are avoiding parts of the city where federal agents have been reported. — The Guardian

New York

What immigrant parents should know about sending their kids to school this year:

A few students have been detained following court hearings, but the city’s Department of Education is encouraging parents to continue sending their kids to school. — Gothamist

Inside NYC’s immigration court, cases are being set for 2029:

Immigrants showing up in court are getting their next court dates set for four years from now as judges face a 3.7 million-case backlog. — NPR

How a local nonprofit is empowering South Asian immigrants with digital skills:

Few programs in the city teach digital literacy to immigrant communities, making it difficult for immigrants to find higher-paying and safe work. — Gothamist

Around the U.S. 

ICE detains father renewing Green Card after three decades in U.S.:

The Colorado man was reportedly informed by federal authorities that renewing his Green Card was no longer an option because of marijuana possession charges from roughly 25 years ago. — Newsweek

Trump’s immigration policies rattle home health care workers in California:

A Honduran TPS holder is facing uncertainty after a lower court ruling paved the way for the Trump administration to terminate her status while litigation continues. — NPR

Maine’s Border Patrol agents are using more traffic stops to make arrests:

With arrests down at the actual northern border, Border Patrol agents are venturing farther into states to boost immigration arrests. — Portland Press Herald

Trump’s ‘Bond Rule’ leaves immigrants stuck in custody:

A new policy change has resulted in many immigrants remaining detained indefinitely, bypassing the possibility of release while their cases are pending. — Capital & Main

Kilmar Abrego Garcia takes legal action to block his deportation to Uganda:

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to keep Abrego in a Virginia detention facility while she reviews his latest lawsuit. — POLITICO

New York

What immigrant parents should know about sending their kids to school this year:

A few students have been detained following court hearings, but the city’s Department of Education is encouraging parents to continue sending their kids to school. — Gothamist

Inside NYC’s immigration court, cases are being set for 2029:

Immigrants showing up in court are getting their next court dates set for four years from now as judges face a 3.7 million-case backlog. — NPR

How a local nonprofit is empowering South Asian immigrants with digital skills:

Few programs in the city teach digital literacy to immigrant communities, making it difficult for immigrants to find higher-paying and safe work. — Gothamist

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