The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

DeSantis boasts of deporting 21,000 as notorious Alligator Alcatraz jail closes

Florida immigration jail that became byword for cruelty and cost state taxpayers $1.2m a day shuts down after a year

The Guardian - US · Jun 25

Non-citizens arriving at US border do not automatically get asylum, can be turned away: Supreme court backs Trump administration

Non-citizens who arrive at the US border do not automatically qualify for asylum and can be turned away if they are still outside the country, the US Supreme Court has ruled in a 6–3 decision backing the Trump administration’s interpretation of immigration law.

The Times of India · Jun 25

The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy

In a 6-3 decision, the justices green-lit the practice of limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 25

DOJ Case Against Minneapolis Antifa Groups Has Concerning First Amendment Implications

"This indictment appears to be going way overboard, using a sledgehammer to address what might have been some infractions."

Reason · Jun 25

US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing case

The court, in ​a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative justices, overturned a lower court's finding that the policy violated federal law. The Republican president's administration has said it may seek to revive the policy, known as "metering," after it was dropped by Trump's Democratic predecessor Joe Biden.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

No Hearings, No Warning: Federal Court Rules Trump Can Fast-Track Deportation of Millions

A U.S. appeals court has cleared Donald Trump's administration to restart nationwide fast‑track deportations, allowing migrants to be removed without immigration hearings if they cannot prove two years' residence.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

Judge Throws Out DOJ Lawsuit Against Four New Jersey Sanctuary Cities, Calling Challenge Legally Deficient

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against four New Jersey cities over their sanctuary policies, handing the Department of Justice another setback in its effort to challenge local limits on cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Latin Times · Jun 25

Canada tightens scrutiny of language tests in immigration under new fraud-detection rules

Canada has tightened its immigration language test checks, implementing new verification procedures from June 23, 2026, to combat fraud. Immigration officers will now scrutinize applicant photos against test records and monitor for irregularities throughout the application process. A new escalation system directs suspected fraud to a dedicated unit, with confirmed…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

MAGA Mom Told Daughter She 'Doesn't Care' About Brown People — That Call Ended Their Relationship Forever

A woman shares her story of cutting ties with her pro-Trump parents after a heated argument about immigration, highlighting the emotional toll of political divisions within families.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25