Immigration 101

Immigration 101

Trump Creates New System to Impose Millions in Fines on Undocumented Immigrants

Trump Creates New System to Impose Millions in Fines on Undocumented Immigrants

Under a new system put in place by the Trump administration on June 27, immigration officers may be able to impose penalties of millions of dollars on certain undocumented immigrants, putting them at risk not only of deportation but of crushing financial debt. Under this new procedure, designed to… Read More

In Birthright Citizenship Decision, the Supreme Court Expanded Trump’s Power

In Birthright Citizenship Decision, the Supreme Court Expanded Trump’s Power

On the surface, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the birthright citizenship case Trump v. CASA was about the dry legal question of whether federal district courts can issue “universal” injunctions—orders constraining the government from acting against individuals beyond those who brought the lawsuit. But the impact of the Court’s decision… Read More

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