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July 16, 2025
DOJ Tells 9th Circ. TPS Cancellation Delay Can't Stand
The U.S. Department of Justice maintained that the Ninth Circuit should vacate a California federal judge's order postponing its termination of temporary protected status for Venezuelans, based on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling curtailing nationwide injunctions.
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July 16, 2025
States Push To Keep Nationwide Block On Birthright Order
A coalition of states told a Massachusetts federal court Tuesday that nothing less than a nationwide injunction can provide complete relief in the states' case against President Donald Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship.
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July 16, 2025
Order Blocking Khalil's Removal Covers Other Gov't Actions
A New Jersey federal judge's order that the government is "preliminarily enjoined" from deporting a pro-Palestinian activist means prosecutors are blocked from pre-removal actions, like detention, and the continued pursuit of removal proceedings, the jurist clarified Wednesday at the activist's behest.
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July 15, 2025
Trump Admin Seeks Win In Harvard $2B Funding Freeze Case
The Trump administration urged a Massachusetts federal judge Monday to grant it summary judgment in Harvard University's lawsuit challenging the government's effort to freeze $2.2 billion in funding, arguing the dispute is a contract fight that belongs in the Federal Claims Court and the allegations fail on the merits.
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July 15, 2025
Trump Admin Fires 17 More Immigration Judges, Union Says
The Trump administration has fired 17 more immigration judges, bringing the total of immigration judges that have either been terminated, transferred or accepted retirement offers since January to 103, according to an announcement made Tuesday by the union that represents them.
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July 15, 2025
Protest Over $985M Migrant Kid Transport Deal Deemed Moot
A Court of Federal Claims judge threw out a protest lodged against the General Services Administration over its decision to award a nearly $1 billion transportation and logistics contract for unaccompanied children in federal custody to a competitor.
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July 15, 2025
Feds Urge Calif. Judge To End Suit Over Border Patrol Sweep
The U.S. government moved Tuesday to end a proposed class action alleging Border Patrol agents conducted race-based stops and warrantless arrests of people who appear to be farmworkers, arguing the government has required agents to evaluate flight risks and reasonable suspicion for stops, which renders the suit's claims moot.
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July 15, 2025
Afghan's Challenge To Biden Asylum Rule Is Moot, DOJ Says
The Trump administration has moved to toss an Afghan's challenge to Biden-era asylum regulations, telling a D.C. federal judge he no longer has standing after a second negative credible fear interview found him ineligible for asylum.
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July 15, 2025
Wisconsin Judge Says Actions Were Part Of Judicial Duties
The Wisconsin state judge accused of helping an immigrant living in the country illegally avoid arrest objected to a federal judge's recommendation not to have her indictment dismissed, arguing Tuesday that her actions were lawful and that accepting the recommendation would set a dangerous precedent.
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July 15, 2025
Fla. Tribe Seeks To Join Everglades Detention Center Suit
A Florida Native American tribe has filed a motion to join a federal lawsuit against an immigration detention center constructed in the Everglades, saying the facility poses a direct threat to its livelihood.
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July 15, 2025
Judge Lays Out New Framework For Refugee Admissions
A Washington federal judge established a framework for determining which refugees should be admitted to the country, despite President Donald Trump's executive order dismantling the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
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July 15, 2025
Agents Say Arrest Orders Came From Top In Free Speech Trial
Four current or former Homeland Security Investigations supervising agents told a Massachusetts federal judge on Tuesday that orders to locate and arrest student activists whose legal status in the United States had been revoked came from higher-ups, including via memos directly from the State Department — an unusual procedure for an agency that typically deals with criminal activity.
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July 14, 2025
4th Circ. Halts End To Afghan Protected Status Amid Appeal
The Fourth Circuit has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Afghans while immigrant rights advocates appeal a lower court's order denying summary judgment in their favor, according to an order issued Monday.
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July 14, 2025
Groups Renew Push For Everglades Detention Center Ruling
Environmental advocacy groups have renewed their push for an order against an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades, telling a Florida federal court that the center is holding detainees in inhumane conditions and damaging surrounding protected land.
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July 14, 2025
Judge Halts DHS' Diversion Of Migrant Shelter Funds
An Illinois federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from clawing back funds to shelter and assist new migrants after Chicago, Denver and an Arizona county said the government had plans to transfer their funds to Florida for the so-called Alligator Alcatraz detention facility.
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July 14, 2025
DC Circ. Temporarily Stays Block Of Trump's Asylum Curbs
The D.C. Circuit agreed to pause a district court injunction blocking federal officials from implementing President Donald Trump's Jan. 20 proclamation declaring an invasion at the southern border while it weighs the government's request for an emergency stay during the appeal.
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July 14, 2025
DC Circ. Says Biden DOL Didn't Improperly Issue H-2A Rule
The D.C. Circuit has said the Biden administration did not flout notice and comment rulemaking procedures when it issued a rule in 2022 revising the H-2A visa worker program because it pulled the Trump administration's 2021 version of the rule before it became final.
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July 14, 2025
Deportation Before Due Process? Mass. Justices To Decide
A Haitian man charged with sexual assault in Massachusetts hopes to be deported home instead of facing a trial, an unusual case where the state's highest court is expected to decide whether judges can use bail to keep a person in state custody out of immigration proceedings.
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July 14, 2025
Privilege Issue Snarls Free-Speech Trial Over Deportations
A Massachusetts federal bench trial in a suit by academic groups accusing the Trump administration of targeting for deportation noncitizens who express support for Palestinians was on hold Monday while the First Circuit considers whether certain government materials are privileged, including some that have already been discussed in open court.
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July 14, 2025
Nonprofit Sues DHS For Info On ICE Actions
Democracy Forward Foundation has launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration in Washington federal court, seeking to compel the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release documents pertaining to White House official Stephen Miller's role in leading immigration enforcement actions.
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July 11, 2025
Judge Bars Indiscriminate Immigration Stops In SoCal
A California federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from relying on people's perceived ethnicity or job to stop individuals amid federal immigration raids in Southern California, while also ordering the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide detainees with access to lawyers.
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July 11, 2025
Courts Face Early Push To Expand Justices' Injunction Ruling
In the two weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court curtailed federal judges' ability to issue universal injunctions, Trump administration attorneys have begun pushing to expand the decision's limits to other forms of relief used in regulatory challenges and class actions. So far, judges don't appear receptive to those efforts.Â
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July 11, 2025
State Dept. Defends Visa Revocations For Anti-Israel Protests
A senior U.S. Department of State official testified Friday that a series of high-profile visa and green card revocations were based on participation in campus protests or other acts that "fostered a hostile environment for Jewish students" and included expressions of support for terrorist organizations.
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July 11, 2025
Judge Considers Halt On Abrego Garcia's Deportation
A Maryland federal judge said Friday she would seek to ensure that Kilmar Abrego Garcia isn't deported without due process again, pressing government attorneys to either adequately guarantee that he'll get sufficient notice and a chance to challenge his removal, or to expect an order from her requiring it.
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July 11, 2025
Feds Urge 1st Circ. To Toss Third Country Injunction
The Trump administration urged the First Circuit to throw out an injunction enforcing due process protections for immigrants facing deportation to third countries, saying the U.S. Supreme Court concluded the government is likely to succeed on the merits of the challenge.
Expert Analysis
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9 Things To Expect From Trump's Surprising DOL Pick
The unexpected nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., to lead the U.S. Department of Labor reflects a blend of pro-business and pro-labor leanings, and signals that employers should prepare for a mix of continuity and moderate adjustments in the coming years, say attorneys at Fisher Phillips.
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What 2024 Trends In Marketing, Comms Hiring Mean For 2025
The state of hiring in legal industry marketing, business development and communications over the past 12 months was marked by a number of trends — from changes in the C-suite to lateral move challenges — providing clues for what’s to come in the year ahead, says Ben Curle at Ambition.
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Series
Group Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer
The combination of physical fitness and community connection derived from running with a group of business leaders has, among other things, helped me to stay grounded, improve my communication skills, and develop a deeper empathy for clients and colleagues, says Jessica Shpall Rosen at Greenwald Doherty.
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Tips For Employers Facing Looming Immigration Changes
As Trump's second term heralds a challenging period for immigration policy, employers should look to lessons from his first administration as they implement strategies for their global talent programs and communications protocols, says Eileen Lohmann at BAL.
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Opinion
6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A Law School
Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner identifies several key issues plaguing law schools and discusses potential solutions, such as opting out of the rankings game and mandating courses in basic writing skills.
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Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware
Partner mobility data suggests that the third quarter of this year continued to be a buyer’s market, with the average candidate demanding less compensation for a larger book of business — but moving into the fourth quarter, firms should slow down their hiring process to minimize risks, say officers at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out
In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a “sliding scale” approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Immigration Atty Tips For Avoiding Prosecution Under Trump
Under the incoming Trump administration, immigration attorneys may need to protect themselves from prosecution when advising clients who may not qualify for relief sought by choosing their words carefully and keeping other key factors in mind, says Michele Carney at Carney & Marchi.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity
Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Series
Gardening Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Beyond its practical and therapeutic benefits, gardening has bolstered important attributes that also apply to my litigation practice, including persistence, patience, grit and authenticity, says Christopher Viceconte at Gibbons.
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How Trump's 2nd Term May Alter The Immigration Landscape
Rhetoric from Donald Trump's campaign and his choice of hardline appointees indicate that a more restrictive and punitive approach to immigration is in our immediate future, especially in areas like humanitarian relief, nonimmigrant visa processing, and travel and green card eligibility, says John Quill at Mintz.
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Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review
For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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Rank-And-File DOJ Attorneys Will Keep Calm And Carry On
Career prosecutors at the U.S. Department of Justice often pride themselves on their ability to remain apolitical in order to ensure consistency and keep the department’s mission afloat, and the incoming Trump administration is unlikely to upend this tradition, says Michael Landman at Bird Marella.
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7 Ways To Prepare For An I-9 Audit Or Immigration Raid
Because immigration enforcement is likely to surge under the upcoming Trump administration, employers should take steps to ensure their staff is trained in employment eligibility verification requirements and what to do in the event of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement I-9 audit or workplace raid, say attorneys at Littler.
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How Boards And Officers Should Prep For New Trump Admin
In anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportation campaign, company officers and board members should pursue proactive, comprehensive contingency planning to not only advance the best interests of the companies they serve, but to also properly exercise their fiduciary duty of care, say attorneys at Winston & Strawn.