A Platform for Immigrant Justice and Building a New Way Forward
This new policy platform examines how the 1996 laws expanded detention, deportation, and family separation – and outlines a vision for a more just and humane future.
What You Need to Know Now About Public Charge
In this community explainer we will address some frequently asked questions on what this change means and who and when it applies.
Guide to Filing Your First Habeas Corpus Petition: Central District of California
This step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps for filing your first petition for habeas corpus (immigration) in the Central District of California.
Ninth Circuit Rules on Due Diligence Standard for Equitable Tolling For Motions to Reopen
This analysis could be particularly helpful for clients from countries that previously did not accept individuals deported from the U.S., such as Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, as well as those from former Soviet countries.
Supreme Court Holds LPRs with Pending Criminal Charges May Be Deemed Applicants for Admission When Re-Entering the United States: Blanche v. Lau
This advisory summarizes the majority and dissent’s opinions, and shares key takeaways and practice tips for criminal defenders and immigration practitioners in light of the decision.
ILRC Comment Opposing Interim Final Rule regarding Signatures for Immigration Benefit Requests
The comment explains that denying applications after they have already been accepted can result in the loss of filing fees, lengthy delays, and even permanent loss of immigration benefits when eligibility depends on the original filing date.
ILRC Comment Opposing Changes to N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions Form
On June 29, 2026, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) submitted comments urging USCIS to withdraw its proposed revisions to Form N-648, the Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions used by naturalization applicants seeking a waiver of the English and civics requirements based on disability. ILRC commented that the proposed revisions unlawfully impose new eligibility standards that are not authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act, federal regulations, or USCIS's own Policy Manual.
ILRC Comment Opposing the Proposed Fee Increase for Form I-246, Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) submitted comments opposing the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule to increase the filing fee for Form I-246, the Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal, from $155 to $755. The comment provides that the proposed 387% fee increase is arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act because DHS fails to provide a reasoned justification for the increase or adequately consider its devastating impact on immigrants seeking protection from deportation.
Steps to Take if Your DACA Renewal Is Delayed
This guide outlines steps DACA renewal applicants can take if their renewal is delayed.
Living with Texas SB 4: An Unprecedented State Deportation Scheme
For more than two years, advocates have decried Texas SB 4 (2023), a law that creates new state offenses of illegal entry, reentry, and failure to comply with a state removal order. As of May 29, 2026, the law is fully in effect, bringing all Texans and those suspected of being undocumented under the permanent threat of immediate detention and deportation by the state, should they be suspected of violating the law. Texas SB 4 represents an unheard-of state usurpation of federal law, violating constitutional principles and norms that govern how states interact with the federal government. This
Denaturalization and Revocation of Naturalization
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice are ramping up efforts to investigate U.S. citizens and pursue denaturalization cases. This could result in more denaturalization cases and loss of U.S. citizenship for naturalized citizens. Further, these efforts will have a chilling effect on the number of lawful permanent residents applying for U.S. citizenship. This Practice Advisory reviews the present state of denaturalization and revocation of citizenship. It thoroughly reviews the statutes and caselaw to date in denaturalization and revocation of citizenship
What You Should Know if You Were a Client of Former Immigration Attorney Alexandra Lozano
On Friday, May 26, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office released a notice for clients of former immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano. USCIS urges applicants represented by former attorney Alexandra Lozano, who marketed herself as “la milagrosa” (miracle worker), to update their mailing address and informs them that they can withdraw their application or petition by submittiOn Friday, May 26, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office released a notice for clients of former immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano. USCIS
Immigration Consequences of Prop 36 and Other New California Offenses Part Two: Property Crime Offenses
This advisory is part II of a two-part advisory on the federal immigration consequences of California Proposition 36 enacted in December 2024. Part I on Prop 36 and controlled substance offenses is found here.
New BIA Procedural Rules: What's in Effect and What's Not
This advisory seeks to clarify which provisions of the new BIA Procedural rules are currently in effect, and which are not.
ILRC Comment Opposing Proposed USCIS Change of Address Form
On June 24, 2026, the ILRC submitted a comment opposing proposed changes to the USCIS change of address Form AR-11.
ILRC Comment Opposing Fee Increase for Individuals Removed in Absentia
On June 22, 2026, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) submitted a comment opposing ICE’s proposed rule to increase the fee imposed on individuals ordered removed in absentia from $5,130 to $18,000.
How To Defend Immigrants Charged With Drug Offenses in California Courts
Detailed defense strategies and options for noncitizens charged with drug offenses in California, with a brief summary of the immigration consequences of controlled substance convictions. Also includes an Appendix for pro se respondents to use for drug overbreadth arguments.
A Deep Dive into the Dangerous 287(g) Task Force Model
As 287(g) agreements rapidly expand across the country, more law enforcement agencies are being radically transformed into a sweeping immigration enforcement machine. Police agencies are choosing to enter into the most expansive and harmful 287(g) agreement available, the Task Force Model. This policy brief provides a breakdown of the Task Force Model and how it provides carte blanche for rampant racial profiling, unbridled civil rights abuses, and little to no federal oversight.
What Noncitizens and Citizens Should Know About Protecting Your Online Presence: Social media hygiene in a hostile immigration landscape
This explainer offers information for both noncitizens and U.S. citizens about the possible impacts of their social media online presence.
Guide to Filing Your First Habeas Corpus Petition: Northern District of California
This step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps for filing your first petition for habeas corpus (immigration) in the Northern District of California.
ICE Warrants Basics
This short summary explains what ICE warrants (also called administrative immigration warrants or civil immigration warrants) do, and links to resources for further information and analysis.
Legal Analysis of ICE Warrants
This detailed memo analyzes the authority of ICE administrative warrants. The memo discusses the statute and regulations authorizing ICE warrants, the process for issuing them, and the Fourth Amendment implications. The memo also discusses how existence of administrative ICE warrants does not confer immigration authority onto local and state law enforcement officers.
Annotated ICE Administrative Warrants
ICE issues two kinds of " immigration warrants," a "Warrant for Arrest" Form I-200, and a "Removal Warrant" Form I-205. These annotations explain what the warrant forms say and how it relates to ICE policies around arrests and enforcement.
USCIS Adjustment of Status Memo: ILRC Quick Take and Tips for Legal Practitioners
This practice alert is intended to help advocates and practitioners grapple with the latest policy memo on discretion and adjustment of status dated May 21, 2026.
Quick Guide: Defending SIJS Clients in Removal Proceedings
This practice advisory, authored with our partners at the End SIJS Backlog Coalition, Children's Immigration Law Academy, Make the Road New York, National Immigration Project, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, and Safe Passage Project, offers strategies at every stage of an SIJS client’s removal proceedings to advocate against the client’s removal and to preserve the record for appeal.
New Federal Post-Conviction Relief for Survivors of Human Trafficking and Potential Benefits for Noncitizen Defendants
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) was passed on January 23, 2026, and provides new federal post-conviction relief options for those convicted of certain federal offenses that were committed as a direct result of having been a victim of human trafficking. This practice alert discusses the new law and potential benefits for noncitizen defendants.
HR1 Fees at USCIS and EOIR
This practice advisory provides information about recently implemented fee increases at USCIS and EOIR. These fee increases are a result of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” also known as HR1. This advisory explores what we know and what we still don’t know about the fees, how to pay them, and potential future changes.
Navigating Removal Proceedings While Pursuing Survivor-Based Forms of Relief at USCIS
USCIS has exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate certain applications for immigration relief that protect survivors of crime and other forms of abuse. Many people who are in active removal proceedings are eligible for one or more of these forms of relief. In the past, it was often possible to postpone or terminate removal proceedings to pursue such relief at USCIS. However, current policies at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and increasingly negative caselaw from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) have made navigating removal proceedings for these applicants extremely
USCIS Proposes Adding Public Benefits Questions to Change of Address Form
This explainer provides information and context for the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule seeking to change Form AR-11, Change of Address. DHS proposes to add questions seeking information about a person’s employment or current schooling and whether they have received any means-tested benefit. The proposed form change is over-broad and will result in confusion for applicants who are required to update the government about their address changes. This rule is proposed and is NOT in effect yet.
FAQ: USCIS Memo on Adjustment of Status
In this community explainer we will discuss some questions that have been raised since the publication of the memo as well as practical considerations for family-based applicants for adjustment of status.