A broader look at the legislative and regulatory changes shaping the 2026 legal environment. This category focuses on long-term trends in federal law, resource allocations, and administrative actions that impact how companies and individuals remain in full compliance.
The U.S. immigration court system is facing a crisis of historic proportions. With a backlog exceeding 3.5 million pending cases and only approximately 600 immigration judges nationwide, the average wait time for a hearing has stretched to years in many jurisdictions. Understanding the backlog is essential for anyone navigating removal proceedings. The Numbers Total pending … Read more
Asylum law has undergone more changes in the past two years than in the previous two decades combined. From transit bans to third-country processing agreements, the landscape for individuals seeking protection in the United States has shifted dramatically. This timeline tracks the major asylum policy changes. January 2025: Proclamation Suspending Entry A presidential proclamation suspended … Read more
The public charge ground of inadmissibility is one of the oldest provisions in U.S. immigration law, but its application has been subject to dramatic swings in recent years. Understanding the current public charge framework is essential for anyone applying for a green card or seeking admission to the United States. What Is Public Charge? Under … Read more
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” For over 150 years, this has been interpreted to mean that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. … Read more
The Laken Riley Act, signed into law in early 2025, represents one of the most significant changes to immigration enforcement in recent years. Named after a nursing student killed in Georgia, the law mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants accused of certain crimes and expands the grounds for removal. Here is what the law does … Read more