Court Ruling

Oct 03, 2026 • Visa News • 3 min read

DV-2026 Gets 10 Extra Days Past Sept. 30 After a Judge Finds the State Department Slow-Walked His Order. The Window Opens After a Short Stay

A federal judge in Medani v. Trump ordered the State Department to keep adjudicating DV-2026 visas for ten days past the September 30 fiscal-year deadline, then let it pause the order up to ten days to fix its systems and issue guidance to 111 consulates.

Diversity Visa DV-2026 State Department Court Ruling

Aug 31, 2026 • Immigration News • 3 min read

Federal Court Blocks USCIS Adjudication Holds Class-Wide — Applications From 39 Listed Countries Must Move Again

On Aug. 24, 2026 the Northern District of California enjoined USCIS policy memoranda PM 602-0192 and PM 602-0194 and certified a class covering nationals of 39 proclamation-listed countries, ordering USCIS to resume normal adjudication.

USCIS Processing Times Adjustment of Status Court Ruling

Aug 23, 2026 • Immigration News • 3 min read

Judge Vacates the 75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban - and Wipes Out the Denials Already Issued Under It

Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York struck down the January 2026 order barring immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, vacating denials made under it and ordering the State Department to resume individual assessments.

Green Card Visa News Court Ruling State Department

Aug 11, 2026 • Green Card • 3 min read

A Second Federal Court Blocks the 75-Country Visa Freeze — And This Time It Revives Expired Medical Exams

In Sayani v. Rubio, a Northern District of California judge enjoined the State Department's 75-country immigrant visa pause as to the plaintiffs on August 7, 2026, and extended relief to medical exams and documents that expired during the freeze.

Green Card Visa News Court Ruling

Aug 08, 2026 • Immigration News • 2 min read

Court Lets TPS Work Permits Lapse for El Salvador, Ukraine and Sudan Beneficiaries

A Massachusetts federal court declined on August 5 to block the government from curtailing TPS employment authorization, allowing work permits for three countries' beneficiaries to expire even though their TPS designations run into September and October.

TPS Work Permits EAD Court Ruling

Aug 08, 2026 • Green Card • 3 min read

Federal Judge Rules the 75-Country Immigrant Visa Freeze Unlawful

In De Moura Gomes v. Rubio, Judge Amit Mehta held that the State Department's blanket public-charge refusal policy covering nationals of 75 countries exceeds the Secretary of State's authority — but the relief so far reaches only one plaintiff.

Green Card Public Charge EB-5 Court Ruling

Jul 14, 2026 • Immigration News • 2 min read

Federal Court Orders DHS to Stop Using Force Against Journalists and Observers at Immigration Operations

A Los Angeles federal judge issued a preliminary injunction barring DHS from using force against journalists, legal observers, and protesters documenting immigration enforcement operations in the Central District of California.

DHS Court Ruling Immigration Enforcement

Apr 24, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Court Orders USCIS to Resume Processing Immigration Cases

A judge in Arkansas has issued a preliminary injunction against the USCIS pause, mandating the agency to resume normal case processing.

USCIS Immigration Policy Court Ruling Processing Times

Apr 04, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Court Rules USCIS EB-1A Review Process Invalid

A recent court ruling declares USCIS's second-step review process for EB-1A petitions invalid, impacting future immigration cases.

EB-1A USCIS Immigration Policy Court Ruling +1 more

Feb 26, 2026 • 1Point3Acres • 1 min read

Upcoming Court Decision May Impact Immigration Policies

A court ruling next month could significantly affect immigration policies for certain countries, with potential for expanded restrictions.

Immigration Policy Court Ruling Visa Restrictions Temporary Restraining Order +1 more

Feb 23, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

US Judge Rejects Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi

A U.S. immigration judge has ruled against the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and activist.

Immigration Policy Deportation Naturalization USCIS +1 more

Feb 20, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Catholic Leaders Provide Communion to Detainees After Court Ruling

Catholic leaders deliver communion to immigration detainees in Chicago following a recent court decision supporting their rights.

Immigration Detainees Religious Services Court Ruling Catholic Leaders +1 more

Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Biden Parole Programs Ruled Unlawful for 15 Years

A recent ruling declares Biden's parole programs unlawful, prohibiting similar initiatives for 15 years.

Immigration Policy Parole Programs Biden Administration Court Ruling

Feb 03, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Court Blocks Noem's Efforts to End TPS for Haitians

A court has halted Governor Noem's attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.

TPS Haitian immigrants immigration policy court ruling +1 more

Jan 31, 2026 • Reddit • 1 min read

Court Ruling Challenges USCIS EB-1A Final Merits Criteria

A recent court ruling questions USCIS's final merits criteria for EB-1A petitions, potentially impacting future applications.

EB-1A USCIS Immigration Policy Court Ruling +1 more

Jan 31, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Federal Court Vacates USCIS Denial of EB-1A Petition

A landmark ruling challenges USCIS's denial process for EB-1A petitions, allowing for potential re-filings.

EB-1A USCIS Immigration Policy Kazarian +1 more

Jan 30, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Court Overturns USCIS EB-1A Denial, Orders Approval

A U.S. District Court has ordered the approval of a denied EB-1A petition, impacting future immigration cases.

EB-1A USCIS Immigration Policy Court Ruling +1 more

Jan 30, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Court Ruling Impacts EB-1A Immigration Petitions

A recent court ruling has vacated an EB-1A denial, affecting future immigration cases.

EB-1A USCIS Immigration Policy AttorneyInsights +1 more