States Sue Over Conditions on Federal Disaster Funds
More than 24 states are challenging a DHS policy that would withhold 20% of certain FEMA grants unless states meet election and immigration-related conditions.
Immigration Policy
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Federal immigration notices set Aug. 31 deadline on asylum, work-permit and Form I-94 changes
The Justice Department has listed 2026 immigration notices covering asylum fees, Form I-94 charges, work-authorization validity periods and other filing rules.
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States sue to block federal sharing of personal data from social-service recipients
A coalition of states filed suit in Washington, D.C., seeking to stop a federal policy that could disclose recipients’ immigration status, Social Security numbers and other personal information.
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Haitians in Springfield lose federal protection after court action
Haitians in Springfield are facing uncertainty over deportation protection and work authorization after a federal court allowed TPS to end Aug. 5.
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DHS will restore broader public-charge discretion in immigration decisions Sept. 18
The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations. A final rule restoring broader officer discretion is scheduled to take effect Sept. 18, 2026, for specified admission and adjustment-of-status applications.
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Newton-based Sussex County commissioners adopt resolutions on election error and immigration laws
The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners adopted two certified resolutions July 29 in Newton, seeking a broader accounting of a statewide voter-registration software error and opposing three New Jersey laws involving immigration cooperation, officer identification and personal-information sharing.
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Ninth Circuit Limits Expanded No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy
A 2-1 Ninth Circuit ruling gives covered detainees a chance to seek bond hearings, but it does not guarantee release or apply automatically nationwide.
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Easthampton Council Resolution Seeks State Investigation of Federal Agents
Easthampton’s July 15 council resolution asks Massachusetts prosecutors to examine alleged violations by federal immigration agents and urges state policy changes.
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Connecticut Proposes $5 Million Fund for Residents Affected by TPS Changes
Connecticut has proposed transferring $5 million to the Department of Social Services for support services for immigrant families affected by federal Temporary Protected Status changes, but eligibility, applications and final approval remain unresolved.
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Maine Immigration Laws Now Limit Police, Landlords and Public Facilities
Four Maine laws took effect July 29, limiting some cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and setting new rules for police, jails, public facilities and landlords.
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Appeals Court Leaves $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Blocked for Now
A First Circuit order keeps the $100,000 H-1B payment requirement blocked while the administration appeals a Massachusetts ruling that vacated it.
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Columbus Flock audit puts police data-sharing rules under scrutiny
Columbus halted statewide Flock data sharing after an audit flagged up to 15,577 potentially immigration-related searches. A public hearing is set for Aug. 10.
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First Circuit Keeps $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement Blocked for Now
A First Circuit panel refused to reinstate a $100,000 payment requirement for certain new H-1B petitions while the Trump administration appeals.
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DOJ sues Maryland over Community Trust Act: allegations and what’s next
DOJ filed a July 9, 2026 federal lawsuit against Maryland over its Community Trust Act, alleging limits on ICE detainers and information-sharing. What to watch in court.
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DOL OIG launches probe into alleged H-1B/PERM fraud and wage-kickback coercion
DOL OIG launched a nationwide probe into alleged H-1B/PERM fraud and wage “kickback” coercion, plus a Hotline reporting push for workers and employers.
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DHS public charge rule takes effect Sept. 18, 2026—what green cards change
DHS published a new public charge final rule July 20, 2026, replacing the 2022 framework—effective Sept. 18, 2026 for green-card cases.
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Mullin Warns CA, NJ, NV, PA: Probes or Funding Threats Over Noncitizen Rolls
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in CA, NJ, NV and PA they could face probes or funding cuts over noncitizen-voter claims.
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DHS final rule updates alien registration evidence—effective June 29, 2026
DHS/USCIS’s final rule effective June 29, 2026 updates what counts as “evidence of registration” under 8 CFR Part 264—here’s the practical impact and timeline.
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DOL OIG launches H-1B fraud and labor-trafficking probe—what to watch next
United States National Accountability Fast Follow – DOL OIG launched an investigation into alleged H-1B/PERM fraud and labor trafficking and opened a nationwide tip push.
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Treasury expands bank fraud-sharing rules, with immigration checks in the mix
FinCEN’s June 12 guidance lets banks share more suspected-fraud data under Section 314(b), while immigration-related compliance pressure looms.
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Houston rewrites ICE ordinance after Abbott funding threat; what changed and why it matters
Houston TX – City Council rewrote its immigration-enforcement ordinance after a state funding threat tied to roughly $110 million in public-safety grants.
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Houston’s immigration-policy fight is now a public-safety funding story — and the fallout is immediate
Houston TX – The state’s public-safety funding freeze could affect police, fire, overtime and event security, putting the next council meeting in the spotlight.
