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Part 3 of a series on habeas corpus in immigration detention In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we explained what a writ of habeas corpus is and how it can be used to challenge prolonged immigration detention. But habeas is only one tool in the toolbox, and […]

Part 2 of a series on habeas corpus in immigration detention In Part 1 of this series, we explained what a writ of habeas corpus is and how it can be used to challenge the legality of immigration detention. This post focuses on the situation that drives many habeas petitions […]

Part 1 of a series on habeas corpus in immigration detention You may have learned, often with very little warning, that a family member is being held in immigration detention. Perhaps Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a loved one at a check-in, after a court hearing, or following an […]

DHS’s Proposed End to Duration of Status for F-1 Students: Key Changes, Practical Impacts, and Preparation Steps On August 28, 2025, DHS published a proposed rule that would replace the F-1 duration of status (“D/S”) framework with fixed admission periods and a USCIS extension-of-stay process. The rule has not yet […]

You may have come across the concept of “inadmissibility.” Perhaps you, or someone you hope to sponsor, were found to have made a misrepresentation in seeking an immigration benefit, were convicted of certain crimes, accrued unlawful presence, or entered the United States without inspection. Whatever the reason, the result can […]