Dedicated to the Structural Hardening of 2026. This silo tracks the transition to AI-driven Algorithmic Adjudication and the mandatory screening of social media profiles (Online Presence Reviews). It covers the technicalities of Extreme Vetting, background investigations, and the new biometric synchronization protocols used at U.S. ports of entry.
Enhanced screening procedures — commonly referred to as extreme vetting — have become a defining feature of the current immigration landscape. These measures affect visa applicants, arriving travelers, and certain benefit applicants, often adding months or even years to processing times. What Is Extreme Vetting? Extreme vetting refers to intensified background checks and screening procedures … Read more
Expedited removal is one of the most powerful enforcement tools available to immigration authorities. It allows officers to order the deportation of certain individuals without a hearing before an immigration judge. Recent expansions have significantly broadened its reach. What Is Expedited Removal? Under INA section 235(b)(1), immigration officers may order the removal of individuals who … Read more
An ICE visit to your home is one of the most frightening experiences an immigrant family can face. But knowing your constitutional rights — and exercising them calmly — can make a critical difference in the outcome. Here is what you need to know. Before You Open the Door You are under no obligation to … Read more
An immigration detainer — also known as an ICE hold — is a request from ICE to a local jail or law enforcement agency asking them to hold an individual for up to 48 additional hours beyond their scheduled release so that ICE can take custody. Understanding detainers is critical because they are one of … Read more
Interior immigration enforcement has expanded significantly under the current administration. ICE operations are no longer limited to individuals with serious criminal histories. Understanding the current enforcement priorities is essential for immigrants, their families, and the communities where they live and work. Current Priority Categories Unlike previous administrations that maintained a tiered priority system focusing on … Read more