Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court rejected the administration’s attempt to limit automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are undocumented or temporarily present. This is one of the biggest immigration-related rulings of the term and preserves the broad understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause.
Fifth Circuit says immigrants cannot be held past 90 days without bond hearings
A divided Fifth Circuit panel ruled that the administration cannot detain certain immigrants for more than 90 days without giving them a bond hearing. The ruling is especially important because it affects detention litigation in Texas and Louisiana and deepens the national dispute over mandatory detention and due process.
ICE arrests 10,000 people in five days in late-June enforcement surge
AP reported that ICE arrested about 10,000 people over five days, averaging roughly 2,000 arrests per day. The article describes a quieter but much broader enforcement push after earlier high-profile crackdowns drew backlash.
As TPS protections end, Haitian communities face fear and uncertainty
Reuters covered the fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the administration to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians. Haitian community leaders, churches, and immigration attorneys are fielding urgent questions as many TPS holders face potential loss of work authorization and deportation protection.
Federal judge blocks Philadelphia’s ‘ICE Out’ mask-ban law
A federal judge temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing parts of its “ICE Out” ordinance that would have restricted federal agents from wearing masks and required visible identification during operations. The ruling is part of the broader legal fight over how much local governments can regulate federal immigration enforcement activity.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Atlanta
USCIS announced that the new Atlanta Asylum Office will begin conducting affirmative asylum interviews on July 8, 2026 for applicants under its jurisdiction, covering Georgia and Alabama. Interviews may be scheduled at the temporary Atlanta asylum office, the Atlanta Field Office, or the Montgomery Field Office.
July 2026 Visa Bulletin shows major employment-based visa pressure for India
The State Department’s July Visa Bulletin lists India EB-2 as unavailable for the rest of FY 2026, India EB-5 unreserved as unavailable, and India EB-1 retrogressed. The Bulletin warns that additional retrogression or categories becoming unavailable may be necessary before the fiscal year ends.
USCIS issues TPS employment-authorization guidance for Syria after termination update
USCIS posted a July 1 update on TPS-related employment authorization for Syria following the broader TPS litigation and termination developments. This is worth watching for I-9/E-Verify, EAD validity, and client advisals involving Syrian TPS holders.
AP analysis: Supreme Court has become a pivotal force in Trump immigration agenda
AP summarized how recent Supreme Court immigration rulings have shaped the administration’s agenda, including decisions on TPS, asylum processing, returning green card holders, and birthright citizenship. This is useful as a broader “what changed this term” explainer for clients.
Pope Leo praises America’s immigrant tradition during U.S. 250th anniversary remarks
Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, praised the United States’ historic role as a place that welcomed immigrants and urged continued protection of vulnerable people. While not a legal update, it is a notable immigration-related public statement during a week dominated by enforcement and court headlines.
